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Assessment of non-load bearing walls

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.14 PM

Hi I want to remove two small sections of brick wall (the brick enclosure around the old water tank in bathroom and a thick 1m piece that sticks out in the kitchen but seems to have nothing above it). I guess I need a structural engineer to come and confirm they are indeed not load bearing. My questions: - would an engineer give me a report that I can then show building regs if needed? - is the structural engineer generally liable for any additional costs if it later turns out the wall was load bearing? - how much should I expect to pay? Thanks Stefano

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Hello Stefano In regard to your questions before you call structural engineer I would discuss that with Building Control Officer (if you in actually doing renovation and have them inspecting the works) if the calculations are needed as the walls that you mention are usually not load bearing but you have to confirm that. If you don't have Building Control supervision then the best is contact the structural engineer directly. - The fee per visit shouldn't be more than £150 +vat and the report should be within that cost (if no calculations needed). - The report have to describe actual conditions so there is no place for mistake however there can't be charges again for the same issue - The average calculation cost for one load (beam, timber, lintel) should be around £105+vat I hope that help. Best regards Chris Buildmac Ltd

Answered8 June 2015