Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Jul 03, 2012 4:18 pm Hi all, I'm after some advice on 'removal of internal wall', we need to understand the processes and trying to obtain some quotes at the same time. We called up the council and they advise: - we need to fill out a Building Application 2 Form - we need to get a structural engineer out to look at the wall and advise what needs to be done - we need to get a wall removalist to knock down the wall. My questions are: - How much does it cost for a structural engineer to come out? and what to do they do? - Do they help with the application to the council ? - Wall Removalist - Do they knock down the wall only ? or do they plaster the walls as well? I've attached an image for your reference, hope that you can help me. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Removal of Internal Wall 2Jul 03, 2012 5:06 pm Take this with a grain of salt, but if it were me, I'd say bugger the council and just get a reputable builder in to do the job. They will know if the wall is structural or not and will be able to advise appropriately. *******? Yeah maybe, so you might want the opinion of an expert. Off I scurry... Re: Removal of Internal Wall 4Jul 05, 2012 2:39 pm Hi Missy, I'm still trying to get organised with a structural engineer etc ... i've received quotations etc that they don't need to come on site at all ... don't quite understand how they can determine if its a load bearing or not without coming on site. Re: Removal of Internal Wall 5Jul 11, 2012 12:19 am Hi, I would bet money on it, just by looking at your floor plan that this is not a structural wall. In this case, not load bearing and stud frame, there is no need for council approval. Also any confident/experienced builder/demoltion contractor will be able to tell you that it is not load bearing, just by checking in the roof space. I can also say that i'd have a hard time charging more than a few hundred dollars to remove and dispose of that much gyprock/stud frame wall in the Sydney Area. Cheers Chris Thank you alexp79 and gommeqld for your advice, that's very helpful, thanks 3 6286 3 7453 Sorry, don't know costs, but there are a couple of very important principles you need to get right (and now) .... (1) never agree to any "upgrade" unless you first know… 5 4627 |