Kitchen changes

As part of our kitchen renovations I would like to knock through part of the hallway wall (the part that runs parallel to the kitchen) and add this space onto our small kitchen, moving the door further down the hallway. Is this possible? And how much are we look at roughly?

Asked by Yasmin on 30th Sep 2024
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi Yasmin,

Yes this is possible. I would need a site visit or some pictures to assess the work needed in carrying out this task. Please get in touch.

Charlie
GSF"
Answered on 30th Sep 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
"yes this can be done, without seeing it its hard to give a price as it could range from it simply being a stud wall cutting out or all the way up to needing steel supports and braces to do this"
Answered on 4th Oct 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
"Depending on the size and weight load bearing walls this is very difficult to price without visiting site or having structural plans"
Answered on 8th Oct 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
"For sure , all things are possible in this industry its just the cost implications . If the wall is non load bearing engineers calculations would not be required. Therefore the cost would be more . Should no steelwork be required its a relatively cheap. I hope the above is of assistance. Could be up to £1500 ,without a survey.
Kind regards"
Answered on 30th Sep 2024 - Member since Jan 2019 - report
"It could be possible, it depends on what is above and whether there will be a need for steel or simply a lintel above the door."
Answered on 6th Oct 2024 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"If the wall is not a supporting wall then it will be labour costs and a skip to remove it. However if it is a structural supporting wall you will need a structural engineer’s report and calculations for the size of beam required. Sometimes they may require a concrete footing depending on the age of building etc.
Further to the report you will need building control to sign off the beam installation.
So realistic costs would be £1.5k to £2k plus engineers costs and building control fees of roughly £1k.
Hope this helps with your question."
Answered on 1st Oct 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
"This all depends if the existing wall is a supporting wall for the upstairs walls as then you would be requiring a rsj fitting which is a steel joist fitted on padstones to structural engineers specification"
Answered on 10th Oct 2024 - Member since Sep 2021 - report
"Yes it would need a rsj in that part as you remove the wall and it will be approximately £2000 hope this helps"
Answered on 7th Oct 2024 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
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