Wall removing

Hi, From what you’ve described, it’s not possible to say for certain if the wall is load bearing without checking on site. Even a short wall or one that used to form part of a cupboard can still be structural depending on how the floor joists run and whether it’s supporting anything above. Breeze block walls can be either load bearing or non-load bearing, so the material alone doesn’t confirm it. The best person to check is usually a structural engineer. An experienced builder may also be able to advise, but I’d always recommend getting it confirmed before removing any more of the wall.

Hi, Based on your description, there is a possibility the wall could still be structural, even though it was part of a cupboard and only half-length. In many properties, particularly where blockwork (breeze block) is used throughout, internal walls can still be loadbearing or contribute to supporting floors or stabilising adjacent walls. The fact that the wall sits at 90 degrees to a known loadbearing wall, and that there is already a lintel installed nearby, suggests the structure may have been altered previously. In these situations, loads can sometimes be redistributed, meaning even smaller walls can play a role. In terms of rules of thumb, there are a few initial checks you can look at: - If floor or ceiling joists run into the wall (i.e. they sit on it), it is likely loadbearing - If the wall lines up with walls above or below, it may be part of a load path - Walls built from blockwork (rather than lightweight stud) are more likely to be structural - Walls perpendicular to other loadbearing walls can sometimes provide support or stability That said, these are only general indicators and not definitive. The safest approach is to have a structural engineer assess the wall before any removal. They can confirm whether it is loadbearing and, if required, specify any beam or support needed. This is also important for Building Regulations compliance. A builder would typically carry out the removal, but only once the structure has been properly assessed and designed. We hope this helps. Best regards, Abdul Gader Archi Tek Studios Ltd

The honest answer is that you cannot confirm a wall is non-load-bearing just by looking at it, especially in an older house where all the internal walls are blockwork. The fact that it is only a short wall from a former cupboard makes it less likely to be a main load-bearing wall, but it could still be providing support, restraint or tying into another structural element. The nearby lintel over the archway does not automatically mean this wall is load-bearing or non-load-bearing. Typical clues are whether it lines up with walls above or below, whether floor or ceiling joists bear onto it, and whether it is supporting anything at its ends, but the only reliable way to know is to have it checked properly on site. The right person to assess it is a structural engineer. Once confirmed, a competent builder can remove it. If it turns out to be structural, the engineer can specify the support required, and Building Control may also need to be involved. So in short, do not rely on guesswork, get a structural engineer to inspect it first, then have a builder carry out the removal if appropriate.