what are the steps to getting a supporting wall removed.
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on
September 3rd, 2010
I want to get the wall between my kitchen and dining room knocked down.
It is a supporting wall so I understand I will need a RSJ. It is not straight foward and made need a 2nd mini RSJ braced off the first above the kitchen door. I am not going to do DIY so dont need any tips on how it will be done.
what are the steps I need to take, and what tradesmen do I need.
is it.
1. archtitect
2. structural engineer
3. building control approval
4. builder
5. building control inspection
.
Many thanks
Dav says:
you only need qualified builder who will provise all the materials etc for the job
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:03 am
Rebel1 says:
I think you have everything there only thing I can think of is some type of insurance if you are going to the bank to finance this then some require it before giving finance,getting a few estimates also is a good idea the cheapest quote isn’t or won’t be the best for you so choose someone you are comfortable with ok,another thing also might be fire regs though I assume the building inspector will take care off as for trades then a bricky,a chippy,a plasterer and a spark should you need some wiring and a plumber maybe if any piping needs attention ok,good luck.
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:41 am
Ryan Fabulous says:
It is none of the above. You should hire a “Interior Designer”. they will consult and go over various designs for the opening and hire/direct all the staffing as well as making sure your house wont fall down or you wont be in violation of any building. Having simply the person to build it will leave you being charged for hours of consulting with the builders expecially when they tell you over and over to review the design and layouts. Regulation for a supporting wall can be very strict and its not the builders job to organize the plan its their job to perform the actual man labor.
Go look around for Interior designers, even if they are newly accredited I assure you they will save money in the long run hiring the right people and organizing it properly so you dont have a half torn down wall and find yourself in violation of building requirements.
September 3rd, 2010 at 8:19 am
SzIjYgc ufogTiH says:
I assume the building inspector will take care off as for trades then a bricky,a chippy,a plasterer and a spark should you need some wiring and a plumber maybe if any piping needs attention ok,good luck.
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:09 am
AA15 says:
I think your making hard work for yourself here.
1. Get a reputable builder one that is a member of the guild, your council should be able to give you some names.
2. Any builder worth his salt will arrange for plans and specifications to be submitted to your council.
3. Once they have been approved a council inspector will visit the site at each stage of the project.
4. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES employ a builder that does not submit plans to the council, in many parts of the country it is not legal, but I would suspect his motives.
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:56 am