Interior Walls in Philadelphia Row House

[Jason Hatfield]

Hey guys!

Anyone have experience renovating row houses? This is my first row home and I'm trying to determine if the wall between the Kitchen and Dining Room is load bearing.  

I checked out the basement but directly under the wall is the wall that separates the Garage from the house.  

I really want to open the space up and turn it into a half height wall but I'm stuck.

Thanks 

[Jamal Pitts]

Hi Jason,

I knock that wall out in 90% of my rehabs.  I actually just did one last week.  Most of the time it's not load bearing.  But your contractor should be able to confirm that. 

I like to knock down as many of the walls as possible on the first floor.  Open layouts are easier to sale.