Wall removal

Signs a wall may be load-bearing ✅ Runs perpendicular to floor joists * In many houses, load-bearing walls run at 90° to the floor joists above. ✅ Located near the centre of the property * Internal walls in the middle of a house are more likely to support floors or the roof. ✅ Continues through multiple floors * If there’s a wall directly above or below it on another storey, it’s more likely structural. ✅ Supports beams or other walls * If beams, joists or walls appear to terminate on it, that’s a strong indicator. ✅ Thicker than standard partition walls * Internal stud walls are often around 100mm thick. * Structural masonry walls are often 100–225mm+ thick. Signs it may not be load-bearing ✅ Lightweight stud construction. ✅ Runs parallel with floor joists. ✅ No wall above or below. ✅ Sounds hollow when tapped.