ᐅ What is the approximate cost of creating an opening in a wall?
Created on: 22 Jul 2019 11:46
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taschenonkel
Hello everyone,
My wife and I have an urgent appointment next week and would like to have a wall removed between the kitchen and living room before moving in. The wall is marked in red in the picture. The wall is 3m (10 feet) wide and 24cm (9.5 inches) thick. Above it is a wooden beam ceiling, and there is no wall directly above it on the upper floor. The house is built solidly from sand-lime bricks. Attached is a view of the wall from the living room side.
How much does such a structural opening usually cost? The house is located in the Stade district (Lower Saxony).
My wife and I have an urgent appointment next week and would like to have a wall removed between the kitchen and living room before moving in. The wall is marked in red in the picture. The wall is 3m (10 feet) wide and 24cm (9.5 inches) thick. Above it is a wooden beam ceiling, and there is no wall directly above it on the upper floor. The house is built solidly from sand-lime bricks. Attached is a view of the wall from the living room side.
How much does such a structural opening usually cost? The house is located in the Stade district (Lower Saxony).
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HilfeHilfe22 Jul 2019 12:49taschenonkel schrieb:
The real estate agent and the expert during the inspection thought the same. They estimated costs of around 3000 to 6000 EUR. Has anyone here done something similar and knows a more accurate estimate? After the notary appointment, I will contact a few companies.That sounds about right! Likely above 6000 because it’s a very small job.
Well, before anyone starts working with the equipment, first consult a structural engineer to see if it can simply be removed.
Then you can check whether electricity, water, or wastewater lines are located in or near the wall. These will of course need to be dismantled as well, and may require hiring the relevant trades.
Under no circumstances should you just start demolishing it on a Saturday. Especially since working with 24cm (9.5 inches) calcium silicate blocks without the right tools is not very enjoyable.
Then you can check whether electricity, water, or wastewater lines are located in or near the wall. These will of course need to be dismantled as well, and may require hiring the relevant trades.
Under no circumstances should you just start demolishing it on a Saturday. Especially since working with 24cm (9.5 inches) calcium silicate blocks without the right tools is not very enjoyable.
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sauerland22 Jul 2019 19:51For my project, a wall opening also needs to be enlarged, and a window has to be cut downwards to create a patio door.
The wall where the opening is to be enlarged is load-bearing.
Offer from the structural engineer: 250 euros plus VAT with structural documents, 600 euros plus VAT without documents.
Offers for the two openings:
Offer 1: just under 5,000 euros
Offer 2: around 2,500 euros – somewhat less.
As you can see, the offers can vary significantly.
The wall where the opening is to be enlarged is load-bearing.
Offer from the structural engineer: 250 euros plus VAT with structural documents, 600 euros plus VAT without documents.
Offers for the two openings:
Offer 1: just under 5,000 euros
Offer 2: around 2,500 euros – somewhat less.
As you can see, the offers can vary significantly.
I would have estimated 5000 by now, including beams and some partial removal of the electrical system.
I assume it’s a load-bearing wall. You definitely can’t say for sure without checking.
Request quotes from two companies, then you’ll quickly get an idea of how things work. The race between the hare and the hedgehog happens everywhere, even around your area.
I assume it’s a load-bearing wall. You definitely can’t say for sure without checking.
Request quotes from two companies, then you’ll quickly get an idea of how things work. The race between the hare and the hedgehog happens everywhere, even around your area.
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