Removing internal wall, not load bearing

billybonkers

Hi all,

I want to remove an internal wall (not load bearing) from the kitchen to dining room. Wall is 4m long and about 20cm deep, with a door built in.

There are no electrical outlets on either side but there seems to be an alarm sensor wire going into the wall at the base of the door frame on the kitchen side. It is an identical laminate floor in both rooms.

Is this a particularly big job or could I tackle it myself? Myself and brother are pretty handy at DIY, would have all the tools required.

The only thing we wouldn't have is flooring or plaster to patch the end wall up afterwards.

We can probably run the alarm wire under the floor by taking up one of the existing laminate floor boards and run it under the gap left in the floor by the wall before filling it?

Any advice appreciated.

Or should I just get someone in to do it and save myself the hassle?

Calahonda52

whats the wall/house construction

Fine Cheers

We did something similar last year. As already asked type of construction most relevant. Ours was simple timber stud and plasteboard. Creates alot of dust etc so be prepared.
Oscillating saw, crow bar, hammer etc should do the trick. Break a couple of holes and start breaking out by hand and cut studs as required. Mind the skirtings as you might re-use them. Are there different floor finishes in each room ?

billybonkers

Yes it is simple timber, stud and plasterboard.

Nothing else to it.

It's only about 4 inch thick. Same floor on both sides too

listermint

How have you assessed it's not load bearing ?

I've removed load bearing and non load bearing walls in the last year. Block. Lot more crack doing a timber stud.

Calahonda52

billybonkers wrote: »

Yes it is simple timber, stud and plasterboard.

Nothing else to it.

It's only about 4 inch thick. Same floor on both sides too

I asked what construction is the house?
If its TF then it may be load bearing.
You would be bonkers not to check

billybonkers

Calahonda52 wrote: »

I asked what construction is the house?
If its TF then it may be load bearing.
You would be bonkers not to check

It is not timber frame, it is block built. The wall is actually a lot thinner than I thought about 7cm.

Other houses on the road have removed the same wall and have told me it is not load bearing.

Should I just get a pro in to do it?

monseiur

billybonkers wrote: »

It is not timber frame, it is block built. The wall is actually a lot thinner than I thought about 7cm.

Other houses on the road have removed the same wall and have told me it is not load bearing.

Should I just get a pro in to do it?

No need for a pro, like everything the secret in the prep work. Cover floor with thick card board - tape joints (or old deep pile carpet) Also cover all furniture etc.
You'll need a small skip, if you have an open fire chop up the timber studding.
Start at the door and work away from there. You'll need a good hand saw, hammer, nail bar/pinch bar etc. no need for expensive electric tools. Enjoy!

Fine Cheers

Agreed. You might need a pro to skim the ceiling or repair the floor.

Bawnmore

I have the exact same job to do, but it's a block wall. Is it a sledgehammer type job I wonder?