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Removal of Load Bearing Wall

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Posted by: from Brampton
1/27/2012 at 10:46:27 AM

I have a 36" opening in a load bearing wall, (10 ft wall) that I am thinking of widening to 5 or 6 feet.

Taking into account, permits and drawings by a structure engineer, what type of expense would I be looking at?

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Date/Time1/27/2012 at 11:13:32 AM

Hi Kim:

What I would suggest is get two estimates from reputable renovation framers.

There could be other issues involved such as the support of the bearing wall: is it supported by posts (underneath), is the support for the wall on a continual footing etc.

Sometimes what may seem to be a simple job, may turn out to be more complex than one thinks or could be the opposite.

Not knowing what your region demands, is a variable onto itself. Get people who know your codes to give you the estimates. They also know what will be required by the region as far as permits and drawings.

Chuck

Meadowood Homes

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Date/Time1/28/2012 at 12:34:22 AM

Hi There,

We have completed many projects of this nature.

Basically this project, which involves engineers design, execution of construction, and engineers inspection and verification.

Generally costs between $750 to 1250. per foot. At this price we basically take care of everything, except flooring and painting,

Cheers

Joe Quartarone

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