Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Jul 30, 2014 7:59 am Hey all, first home buyer here Looking at a property this weekend and the master bedroom is a bit too small for our liking. There is another room behind so we are thinking of possibly knocking down this wall to make the master bedroom larger. I don't have the exact measurements and I know it also depends on electricity points, load or non load bearing etc. We would get a contractor in to do it regardless but has anyone here had experience removing interior walls? If so: - what did it costs you to remove your non load bearing interior wall - what did it cost to remove your load bearing wall - who did you use - any other considerations The bedrooms have been described as 'double' sized which I'm believing is large enough to accommodate a double bed and nothing bigger. Just a rough ball park figure of what you paid, the size of your wall, your stats etc would be much appreciated. We have a builder (neighbour) who will hopefully be able to come for the inspection and give us more of an idea whilst there. Thanks guys Re: Removing interior wall advice 2Jun 30, 2015 11:37 am The reason you haven't received a answer on your question to date is because you have way too many variables for anyone to offer any advice. I have been a trade carpenter for over 10 years and a licensed builder so let me try shed some light on your situation. Load bearing wall - If the wall is intact load bearing then moving the wall is the cheapest part of the project. Load bearing walls require council approval. This would entail getting a draftsman to relocate the wall on you plan and having a engineer design how this will happen. Once you have both those things you can submit it to council for approval and then find a builder. Now because you now require a builder as apposed to a carpentry company the cost is vastly different. A carpenter can go in there knock it down send you the bill and thats that! A builder (because its load bearing) will have to put his licence against the work and subsequently will be responsible for it for 10 years as structural warranty. The best way to look at it is hourly. Builder (a Good one) $55.00 - 110.00 per hour Carpenter $45.00 - 65.00 per hour sparkie $55.00 - 110.00 per hour Draftsman - allow $800 Insurance (compulsory) allow $300 Engineer - allow $500 Other thing to consider - - skipping of demolished wall - heating or cooling zones by re locating a wall - painting and plastering 6 11122 I am looking for someone who might have tackled a similar issue as me. I have a few rendered interior walls, the surface condition is hardly flat. I can see all the bumps… 0 7938 Hi Would love some advice on a DIY project I've dived into that's now keeping me up at night. We've got a cool 1970's Mid Century style house here in NZ and have always… 0 3984 |