Internal block wall removal

Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by bbm, Jul 2, 2021.

  1. bbm

    bbm New Member

    20210702_134349_copy_1292x726_1.jpg 20210702_134349_copy_1292x726.jpg 20210702_123308_copy_1109x624.jpg 20210702_133048_copy_589x1047.jpg 20210702_132932_copy_1219x719.jpg Hi, I'm in a top floor flat and want to take out an internal block wall to make the kitchen and living room open plan.

    The flat is quite large, probably 8m from front to back walls, so I'm thinking this wall is supporting. If this is the case should I be getting a structural engineer in to do proper calculations and look at getting steels? Would it be ok to leave the wall on the right and support the trusses using a laminate beam to the end wall on the left?

    Thanks in advance. 20210702_134349_copy_1292x726.jpg 20210702_123308_copy_1109x624.jpg 20210702_133048_copy_589x1047.jpg 20210702_132932_copy_1219x719.jpg
     
  2. Hans_25

    Hans_25 Screwfix Select

    You need to get a structural engineer to look at this, do the calcs and specify what is needed, plus you will need Building Regs approval. Also, as you live in the flat, you may not own the roof space and certainly will be liable to the multiple building owners if anything goes wrong. Proceed with the utmost caution.
     
  3. stevie22

    stevie22 Screwfix Select

    Truss roof so highly unlikely that wall is load bearing but you will need freeholder's permission.
     
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  4. bbm

    bbm New Member

    Thanks for your replies. I'll leave it in this time I think and just replace the kitchen.
     

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