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Originally Posted by scotty2hotty
I want to knock a wall down in my basement. I’m going to tackle the minor reno work myself, but I’m looking for someone to have a quick look and give me the thumbs up (or not).
I’m assuming a structural engineer would be a bit overkill for the task.
Is there a type of handyman you would recommend that could give me the ‘unofficial’ green light? What should I be googling here?
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Unless your home is like 100 years old, it's highly unlikely any basement walls are load bearing.
You got posts that hold up the beams that hold up the joists in home built after the 1940s basically. Think of an unfinished basement.
I would say you are safe to knock down any wall in your basement, but just know there might be a post hiding in said wall, ruining the aesthetic you are planning.