Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Apr 05, 2010 8:12 am I just made an offer on this house (offer was accepted). We would really like to put up two walls to replace the banisters as they look so out of place. I was looking to find out what this would cost us. This is the lounge with the horrid banister. We want to put up a wall that gives the passage some privacy. We were hoping to put some modern rectangular openings in the wall as well so that the hall doesn't become a clusterphobic shaft. Hope that makes sense! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This is the kitchen area leading up to the lounge. I was wanting to get rid of the banister and put up a wall there too. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Do you guys have any advice or suggestions? Any idea about how much this would cost us? thanks! Re: How much do you think this will cost? putting up a wall 2Apr 05, 2010 10:29 am Are you thinking of doing it yourselve's?, if so, you could use 75mm light gauge steel track and studs and gyprock sheeting, pretty simple, you can make openings and any reveals as required Re: How much do you think this will cost? putting up a wall 3Apr 05, 2010 11:51 am I wish we were handy people around the house, but it's not the case. Most times we end up making things worse when we do it ourselves. But thanks for the info and the heads up so we know what this job will take. We are most likely looking for someone professional to do this for us. We are in the Bendigo area. Any idea about the cost involved? Thanks again! Re: How much do you think this will cost? putting up a wall 4Apr 05, 2010 12:05 pm Finished job depending on the amount of reveal openings--rough guess around $350 per linear metre. ps--take a rough plan to a CSR/Boral outlet , they will give you a quote-or put you in touch with a subbie pps--while your at it, maybe square off those arches--they should already have the head in place--just a matter of cutting out the plaster and making square openings to match your planned openings in the new wall Re: How much do you think this will cost? putting up a wall 5Apr 09, 2010 2:42 pm Thanks saxien! Your advice has been superb! The squaring off idea of the archway is brilliant. It really would update the house brilliantly along with putting up the walls. Thanks Again! DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Are you doing this with a building permit? Conversion of a non habitable room into a habitable room requires building permit. 3 17654 No. It's not original. Circa early to mid 90s would be my guess and maybe even as late as early 2000s 1 7122 Thank you alexp79 and gommeqld for your advice, that's very helpful, thanks 3 8310 |