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the people who've seen it have said this wall is non structural and doesn't require a lintel.
Definitely double-check for load-bearing... or were you going to use acrow props regardless and have a lintel backup plan?
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Thoughts, whether you do it or they do it, I'd be knocking a couple of holes in the ceiling to have a look at the joist orientation etc.
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Also bear in mind that, assuming you're using a tradesperson who is above board, they should have insurance if things go terribly wrong and your upstairs becomes your downstairs.
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I would cut a hole at ceiling level and confirm what way the joists above are running.. If they are running parallel with the wall, then they aren't being held up by it.. it's only a matter of pulling off the boarding and then removing the stud..
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Aghhh. Going round in circles with our floor, and would appreciate some input on removing this wall.
The wall upstairs is offset from this one and the people who've seen it have said this wall is non structural and doesn't require a lintel.
I have an SDS and a grinder. As I see it the main thing preventing me from diy is moving the light switch to the other side and free time.
The guys doing our floor have quoted £2k for removing it and making good. Which I don't think is an unfair price, however it makes our total bill for all the work£11k... and 9k would be better.
Thoughts?
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