What this work involves
Establish the wall's function. Old drawings help but do not replace assessment of the actual building. New supports, bearings and temporary support belong in one coordinated execution plan.
- Survey and structural assessment
- Engineer’s calculations and details
- Permit check for the proposed work
- Temporary support and sequence
- Installation, checking and finishing
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Assess openings in relation to circulation and quiet areas.
What the drawing needs to explain
Put the kitchen, dining table, storage and garden door on the same drawing. Mark the main route without moving chairs to reveal how much clear space actually remains.
Decide this before construction
Agree furniture positions before finalising flooring, connection points and doors. Then decide which daily route remains available during construction.
Cost factors for this service
Span, load, bearings, access and reinstatement determine the work. The cost of a beam alone is not the cost of the complete alteration.
Bring this to the discussion
Existing drawings, photographs on both sides and the desired opening.
Questions about the work
How do I know whether a wall is load-bearing?
Thickness or a photograph alone is not reliable. A suitable professional should assess the drawings and the actual situation.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.