Restoration & Refurbishment

Is the pantry wall load bearing?

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 2.58 PM

Hello! I need to completely re-do a kitchen in a 50's 2 bed semi-detached house we have bought, ex-council. The kitchen is tiny so in my opinion a pantry just doesn't make any sense there. Small corner pantry (ca. 1mx1m), next to external wall, staircase/landing above. On the elongation of the wall to be knocked down there is solid bedroom wall upstairs. Is it likely to be a load bearing wall? Have had 2 builders to have a look at and their opinions are different. I'm looking for a structural engineer, but it is not easy to find one for a reasonable price so it takes time. I'd would be grateful for your opinions.