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Knocking internal wall

  • 28-08-2025 01:00AM
    #1
    DonnieCorko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭


    Hi there,

    I bought a house and the bedrooms are all quite small. Im considering knocking the wall of one to get an extra 20 inches in the master bedroom. The wall sounds hollow so I think it isnt load bearing.

    Wondering what the expected cost should be to knock this wall and build a new partition wall? Do I need to contact a structural engineer to check it out first or would a builder know?

    Thanks



Comments

  • #2
    tonytoc11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭tonytoc11


    A builder would be able to confirm if it's load bearing or a stud partition, as you say. If it's non load bearing and isn't a timber frame house, the builder could proceed. If it is load bearing, you should get a structural engineer involved.



  • #3
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,948 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    is the wall // or perpendicular to the direction of the roof trusses.how many stories is the house and where is the room?

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  • #4
    Penn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 36,297 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    A timber stud partition can still be load-bearing, as it may have double header, double sole-piece, be carrying to loading of ceiling joists over, be under struts from the roof.



  • #5
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,948 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    eg this strut is on what seemed to be a NLB wall

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