knocking down wall

jadebabe

Hi, i was just wondering does anyone have any ideas on how much it would cost to knock down a wall , it is just plasterboard, and also we need to knock our kitchen window out to make a opening into a conversatory.
has anybody got any ideas how much we would need to budget for this ,,thanks j.

kevsan

Can you not do it yourself??

Saves money and can be very theraputic!

macman

jadebabe wrote: »

Hi, i was just wondering does anyone have any ideas on how much it would cost to knock down a wall , it is just plasterboard, and also we need to knock our kitchen window out to make a opening into a conversatory.
has anybody got any ideas how much we would need to budget for this ,,thanks j.

How can anyone answer that without knowing the size of the wall/openings?
Even it's just a non-load bearing plasterboard wall, you may have to re-route light switch cables, reposition sockets etc.

boongi

Don't forget to take into account building regs application and the approval needed for any structural changes like this. Talk to your local council building control department for more details. Likely cost around £150.

Cheshire_HomeWorks

Id be careful about knocking walls down yourself without checking first of all it is not load bearing, it might be theraputic but could be costly if you cause structural damage. Get a good builder in that has been recommended by a friend or neighbour and you can always offer to help to keep the labour costs down! That way you should get a warranty / gaurantee too.

Trusting neither wall are load bearing you are probably looking in the region of £1500 (for labour mostly and will certainly depend on the products you choose for the door to replace the window).

1984ReturnsForReal_2

You might have to fit a hard wired fire alarm....

Apparently..

I am sure someone may correct me as I only read it last week & there were exceptions.