Wall to Wow: Replace LOAD-BEARING Walls Like a Pro

[Roland S.]

Want to open up space without blowing your budget or your structure? Here’s your playbook:

🔍 Check First — Identify if the wall really bears load. If you’re not sure, call an engineer.
🧩 Design the Beam — Steel, LVL, or built-up lumber. Size it right or face sagging ceilings.
🏗 Shore Up — Build solid temporary supports before touching anything structural.
🔨 Demolish & Retrofit — Remove the wall carefully, reroute utilities, set in your beam, tie in joists.
🧱 Finish Strong — Drywall, floors, trim — keep it clean so buyers don’t sniff shortcuts.
📊 Benchmark Costs — Range from $5,000 to $11,000+ depending on complexity & utility rerouting.
💡 Pro Tip — Add a 20–30% buffer for surprises (plumbing in the wall, hidden framing, etc.).

Done right, this move could double the appeal of your rehab — open layout, modern feel, strong resale.

Want a contractor vetting checklist or sample structural SOW? DM me — let’s make your next flip bulletproof. 💪

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