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  • 01-03-2009 11:25pm
    #1
    Smoggy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭


    Do I require some form of local council permission for removing 4m of internal wall and supporting it with a steel ?


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    Carlow52
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    Smoggy wrote: »
    Do I require some form of local council permission for removing 4m of internal wall and supporting it with a steel ?

    No, unless they own the house.
    However u should get some for of certification that it was done correctly as when u sell it can be an issue


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    Heatherview
    Closed Accounts Posts: 152 ✭✭Heatherview


    Hi Smoggy
    4m wall good opening, you will need to talk to a structural engineer for advice. If it's done wrong you might be removing more than the wall??

    Use the Experts that is their job
    Heatherview


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    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭mad m


    As stated, do the council own the house? It will be in your tenancy agreement that you can't alter any walls especially a supporting wall without their written approval...


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    Smoggy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Smoggy


    No, it's not a council house. It's owned by myself.

    Im currently getting quoted for the wall to be removed. I was just making sure that I didnt need any form of permission.


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    GreeBo
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    In the US you would need a permit, over here, no :)


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    Smoggy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Smoggy


    I have been quoted 3k for the removal of the wall. Which is way more than I was expecting, so I think it's a none starter. Thanks for all replies.


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    bauderline
    Registered Users Posts: 898 ✭✭✭bauderline


    I would have said that price is fair enough, you might be able to get cheaper but its not the sort of work you want to cut corners on....

    P.


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    #9
    Smoggy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Smoggy


    maybe my expectations are unrealistic, either way 3k is something I dont have to have a wall removed.


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