Removing Interior Walls

If the wall you want to remove is at a right angle to the floor joists stop.

Removing interior walls. Inspect the floor space above it for signs that it supports the joists or an upstairs wall. Here s how we got it done. This is a structural load bearing wall and can t be removed without doing major damage to your home.

We do not recommend removing walls under them. Interior walls running the length of the house if your interior wall runs the length of the house and equally bisects the house chances are that this wall is load bearing. Removing the drywall was as far as we could go in removing the interior wall until the beam was in place.

If it s a basement wall the chances are higher. Diy busting out walls in this 1950 s rambler to create an open floor plan. Removing interior walls can make a dramatic difference.

After ordering the beam and removing the drywall from both sides of the wall the remainder of the project was about installing the beam removing the wall framing and filling the voids in the floor ceiling and adjacent walls. Also remember that there will be electrical wiring and possible plumbing to deal with as part of the wall removal. And of course when in doubt consult a construction professional before proceeding with removal of any interior walls.

Removing an interior non load bearing wall is messy dusty work but it s not a difficult job and most walls come out more cleanly than you might expect. We show you how to locate load bearing walls and safely remove them to update a h. Then you break through the drywall and begin taking it off piece by piece.

Generally you don t need to apply for planning permission for internal alterations including removing internal walls. You also have to support the ends of the beam with posts that carry the load to the foundation. The basic process involves checking the wall for wiring plumbing or other elements you don t want to damage.