Moving a wall

Procrastastudy

Hi guys not really a DIY question sorry.

How much would it cost to move internal walls (ballpark). They are really stupid little stubs of walls actually that comprise the division between my kitchen and living room in an apartment on the quays.

I know it sounds pointless but moving them about a foot would give me much needed kitchen space and tidy up a few bits.

Thanks in advance.

One shot on kill

Stupid little stubs of walls are normal there because there is a structural element to the whole building. I'm thinking this because its an apartment. But obviously can't be sure cause I've never seen it. Is there any more info on the wall


Unless its an ope for a set off double doors or that either I suppose.

jjf1974

Is it a block (solid) wall or a studed wall .Are you sure it is not holding up something .There may also be cables inside the wall that will require moving.In the past i have seen alot of jobs like these that should take a couple of days taking a week or two bacause people rushed into them and didnt realise what was buried in the wall or that the wall was supporting the roof.

Procrastastudy

jjf1974 wrote: »

Is it a block (solid) wall or a studed wall .Are you sure it is not holding up something .There may also be cables inside the wall that will require moving.In the past i have seen alot of jobs like these that should take a couple of days taking a week or two bacause people rushed into them and didnt realise what was buried in the wall or that the wall was supporting the roof.

Just a stud wall - one wall has a light switch. I should add these walls are about a foot and a half long.

looksee

Even if it is just a stud wall it might not be straightforward.

As the others have said, there could be electrical connections that would have to be moved - and that might depend on what the ceiling is made of and which way the electric wires come into the wall.

You remove the stud wall and you will have ceiling to repair and a gap in either carpet or timber flooring that will have to be filled. The wall where the stud wall connected will have to be plastered and made good and skirting joined up. Then when the new bit of stud is built it will be necessary to again do plastering and skirting etc and bring in the electric.

It's probably not a huge job, but fiddly to get right and will cost more than seems reasonable for a small job. Not to mention the mess it will make, and if you have never had any inside building work done you cannot imagine the dust and mess even this small job will make.

I suggest you live with this notion for six months, and if it still seems essential at that stage, then consider it.

Procrastastudy

You've all made the wife very happy who didn't want to do this

Anyone recommend a good kitchen place? I was going to go with Robeplan but they've stopped doing kitchens.

Budget is about 4K for a 7' by 7' basic (but hopefully reasonable standard) kitchen fitted. Need a slim line dishwasher and hob appliance wise.

Happy to take recommendations by PM if that's more suitable

landcrzr

You might want to check your management company agreement, whether the wall is a simple stud or block, it is generally prohibited to alter such things. This is to prevent some clown cutting holes in fire rated walls or putting doorways in load bearing walls etc. You may think that no one will ever know and they may not.

One day however you may choose to sell the place and a prospective buyers Engineer or surveyor might spot such an alteration, then it is unlikely any bank will provide a mortgage. They are quite cautious these days, and for things like that, rightly so.