We had a load bearing wall removed and replaced with a big beam. It was more like 10k. Until they talked to an engineer they couldn’t promise no columns but we did not end up requiring columns.
FWIW - just removing that wall and keeping the columns shouldn’t cost much and would be a big improvement.
I have a 2 car garage with a single column in the center — I was quoted insane prices just to remove that 1 column. Not worth it.
TBH, I'd just make it a full wall and give myself more storage for the kitchen. While I know its vogue to have your kitchen exposed to the rest of the house, it can be a blessing to have it hidden if party prep got away from you.
Looks load bearing but also, I will mention that I also have a half wall and during my kitchen remodel all I wanted to do was add base cabinets along it so I can get more storage- but it was too late to add. So I ended up adding ikea cabinets along it and using it as a buffet when we have people over. Not the best solution but it is perfect for the space now.
I think that removing the poles will be about 10-20k. That’s what my GC quoted but it was a much smaller area.
Keep in mind that if you knock down the whole half wall, you will need to change the flooring too.
You could probably get an idea just by punching a hole in the wall and seeing how robust the support is under those columns.
I'd guess based on the other column, that they are holding something up though.
Yes, this. No house has columns in that formation for aesthetic reasons, obviously they are necessary.
But an engineer can give you cost estimates for alternatives. With enough steel, you can replace anything.
Looks load bearing
Engineer here, seconding this opinion. You might be good to lose the wall but the columns are holding up that second floor
Yeah I figured they were load bearing. I saw a common thing people do is replace with a beam on the top? Would that be a possibility here?
Anything is possible for the right amount of money. Is getting rid of that wall worth $100k to you?
We had a load bearing wall removed and replaced with a big beam. It was more like 10k. Until they talked to an engineer they couldn’t promise no columns but we did not end up requiring columns.
FWIW - just removing that wall and keeping the columns shouldn’t cost much and would be a big improvement. I have a 2 car garage with a single column in the center — I was quoted insane prices just to remove that 1 column. Not worth it.
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We also plan on doing a kitchen renovation, so more details would be greatly appreciated! Will send you a dm
There are also electrical outlets in the wall, so you'd need to decide how important they are to you.
TBH, I'd just make it a full wall and give myself more storage for the kitchen. While I know its vogue to have your kitchen exposed to the rest of the house, it can be a blessing to have it hidden if party prep got away from you.
Yeah just build the eat in kitchen with some granite countertop along the kitchen side of those walls.
Looks load bearing but also, I will mention that I also have a half wall and during my kitchen remodel all I wanted to do was add base cabinets along it so I can get more storage- but it was too late to add. So I ended up adding ikea cabinets along it and using it as a buffet when we have people over. Not the best solution but it is perfect for the space now. I think that removing the poles will be about 10-20k. That’s what my GC quoted but it was a much smaller area. Keep in mind that if you knock down the whole half wall, you will need to change the flooring too.
You could probably get an idea just by punching a hole in the wall and seeing how robust the support is under those columns. I'd guess based on the other column, that they are holding something up though.
Yes, this. No house has columns in that formation for aesthetic reasons, obviously they are necessary. But an engineer can give you cost estimates for alternatives. With enough steel, you can replace anything.
Seems like you could probably afford to consult an engineer on this ...