Hi , we are planning on knocking down internal wall which separates the kitchen to make the kitchen bigger , just unsure if it is a load bearing wall , it is 1 course of brick ,I think the room was used to store coal back in the day (so I was told) nearly 8 out if 10 houses on the row have done the same thing , I have asked a few of the neighbours and 2 of them said no it's not load bearing and the rest said it was like that when they moved in just don't know weather to take there word , is there a way to check for sure or am I best having an engineer to look at it, thanks
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Hi definitely contact a structural engineer first and before you start working contact building control at your local council they have to check and pass the work
Regards
Paul
Answered5 June 2022
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Anonymous user
Hi Dan,
Even if it’s a one course brick wall it can still be a load bearing wall. You can also check by going in the loft and see if any of the roof structure/rafters is resting on that wall, or on the wall above it, this indicates that it is a load bearing wall.If no roof structure is resting on the wall, it means that the wall is just a partition to separate two rooms, which can be easily removed. In order to be 100% sure it will be better to consult with a structural engineer. Good luck.
Hi there, removing any wall can be a daunting task so therefore I would definitely ask a structural engineer to be safe then sorry.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Always get a an sturctural engineer to access the wall. You may need steel or concrete lintel support. Contact building control as well. They will need to sign the work off and let you know of lintel needs fire boarding.
Hope this helps.
Surinder Bahel Apex Property services Bedford
