Bearing walls? Please help!

Jchermosillo · 08-09-2012, 12:24 AM

I would like to tear down the two walls shown in the picture below. The wall to the right enters into the kitchen. I'm removing them because I would like an open concept (living room, dining and kitchen all open. My question is it possible? Ive included pictures of what's below the walls in the basement. Please help!!!

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I would like to remove both walls

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Under wall with mirror

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Under wall with mirror

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Under hallway wall

joecaption · 08-09-2012, 12:43 AM

Going to need someone on site for this one. No one here can even guess how to do it without looking the whole house over.
Anything can be done if you have enough money.

Jchermosillo · 08-09-2012, 12:48 AM

Thanks! So what kind of person should I call?

joecaption · 08-09-2012, 12:54 AM

An engineer would have to look it over design the layout and size the beams.
Then a contractor or in some cases you, can build it.
You will need permits for this.

Jchermosillo · 08-09-2012, 01:27 AM

Thanks for your help!!!

08-09-2012, 12:24 AM	#1
Jchermosillo Newbie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3	Bearing walls? Please help! I would like to tear down the two walls shown in the picture below. The wall to the right enters into the kitchen. I'm removing them because I would like an open concept (living room, dining and kitchen all open. My question is it possible? Ive included pictures of what's below the walls in the basement. Please help!!! I would like to remove both walls Under wall with mirror Under wall with mirror Under hallway wall

08-09-2012, 12:43 AM	#2
joecaption Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,799	Bearing walls? Please help! Going to need someone on site for this one. No one here can even guess how to do it without looking the whole house over. Anything can be done if you have enough money.

08-09-2012, 12:48 AM	#3
Jchermosillo Newbie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3	Bearing walls? Please help! Thanks! So what kind of person should I call?

08-09-2012, 12:54 AM	#4
joecaption Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,799	Bearing walls? Please help! An engineer would have to look it over design the layout and size the beams. Then a contractor or in some cases you, can build it. You will need permits for this.

08-09-2012, 01:27 AM	#5
Jchermosillo Newbie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3	Bearing walls? Please help! Thanks for your help!!!

Bearing walls? Please help!