Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 May 17, 2024 5:41 pm Hi, I'm a newbie to home renovation and was hoping to get some advice. If we wanted to understand which walls and columns are load bearing, is the first point of call to ask for a structural engineer report? Also interested in any armchair opinions based on the picture below. What should we be expecting to pay for the structural engineer's advice? Andrea You are welcome. I know we over engineer our slabs, as we have to give a 6 year structural warranty so we think its prudent to spend a little extra up front, for… 13 1693 ![]() Any structural alteration to your home requires building permit. Before you get it you will have to supply plans with structural assessment, you will also be removing… 2 6370 ![]() 3 7741 ![]() |