Knock down a structure wall to have open plan kitchen

emiko on 07/01/2014 - 16:03

Hi all,

Anyone knows good contractor in Sydney who can knock down a structure wall and insert supporting beam?
any what sort of cost am I looking?

Thanks replies :)

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humdingaling on 07/01/2014 - 16:48

+3

if it is a load bearing wall
10k+ easy

http://www.homeimprovementpages.com.au/article/the_cost_of_r…

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2090511
snook on 16/01/2014 - 23:24

I certainly wouldn't be going with anyone who wants to submit a DA. Like the Council is going to turn up at your door and say they have reports about you replacing a wall! You just need someone with a licence and you can check their qualifications online with the licence number.

If the wall is plasterboard, timber framed, not brick, it isn't too hard to do. A couple of acrow props to hold it up and a suitable beam to cover the distance. We did one about 3 metres wide and used a 14in by 4in laminated beam. A little over engineered for the distance but that's how it is when you DIY at ours. All up, with re-plastering, came in under $1000.