Demolition of the walls - the procedure is quite ordinary when something grand is started, such as redevelopment or apartment renovation. But she is ordinary only in words, with a closer look, piquant nuances appear.

Wall dismantling prices

Why and how to carry out the demolition of walls, including the dismantling of the bearing

Firstly, before starting work, it is necessary to remove all communications and electrical wiring from the partitions. You will have to take into account the fact that it is you who intend to demolish. If we are talking about, then this work should be carried out exclusively by professional workers. Because if you simply remove it without any preparation, then the ceiling will not support anything, and the load on the foundation will decrease. Further more - the collapse of the floor, if not the whole building, is possible.

Therefore, most often cost a partial demolition of the wall. The part that transfers the load to the foundation is not touched. When demolishing the bearing wall, auxiliary supports are used on which the weight of the upper elements is transferred. After all work, these elements are removed.

Demolition of the walls will also be needed if it itself is slowly collapsing. In this case, they are simply replaced with new ones. Before choosing a master or demolition company, make sure that this master or company employees perform the following tasks:

• Demolition of brick walls, as well as wooden, concrete;
• Adhere to all known safety standards;
• Meet deadlines

Of great importance are the prices when choosing artists. Before you choose, do a little research. Just write down those companies for which the prices for the demolition of the walls are very pleasant, but also there are many already completed orders. And among them, choose the most suitable for you.

Remember that the price of wall demolition depends on the material, its thickness and length. Wooden partitions are the easiest to tear down. They are found in log cabins and houses of Stalinist construction. In such cases, the demolition of the walls is needed to replace with more durable ones.

Demolition of a brick wall is carried out using a hammer drill or a jackhammer. Work starts from the top. If you need to demolish only a certain part, then use a punch. It will take more time, but the work will be done more accurately.

When demolishing a concrete wall, they are most often used. Because the use of a punch or jackhammer will lead to cracking.

In conclusion, we note that the demolition of the walls is one of the services of our company, the prices for which you can find in the "" section or contact us at the indicated contacts.

Panel houses were built in the second half of the last century. The country's leadership decided in ten years to eliminate the problem of providing decent housing to millions of people.

At this time, the country had not yet recovered from the devastation of wartime, so a solution was found in the massive construction of panel houses.

A small area in such apartments plunged people into a struggle for every extra square meter of housing. Demolition of load-bearing walls in prefabricated houses to this day becomes a problem of redevelopment of apartments.

What are load-bearing walls for?

The expression "load-bearing wall" implies that the fence carries the main load from the ceilings and upstream structures.

There are many tips on how to independently determine which of the walls of your home is a carrier. The thickness of the walls is measured. On this basis, it is concluded that the vertical plane is the carrier.

At the same time, they forget that for this it is enough to open the registration certificate of the house and see the plan of the apartment. We want to convince the reader of this article that the demolition of critical structures should not be carried out independently.

From technically illiterate actions to demolish the load-bearing wall in a panel house, not only the residents of this apartment, but also the inhabitants of the whole house may suffer.

Redevelopment of an apartment in a prefabricated house

The need for redevelopment of living space arises when combining two small rooms into one spacious hall or living room. For example, the demolition of the bearing wall and partitions in a two-room apartment will make it possible to make one spacious studio apartment. Also come with one-room housing.

Before undertaking any work, it is necessary to legalize the changes in the location of walling inside the apartment. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Contact your local authorities (BTI) for a copy of the apartment plan.
2. Contact the design organization for technical documentation for demolition of the wall and redevelopment of the living space.
3. After approving the project and obtaining permission for redevelopment, local authorities begin to carry out the work.

The procedure for processing and obtaining permits is regulated by the relevant decisions of local executive authorities, therefore, it may differ in some nuances in each region of the country.

Illegal redevelopment

We consider it necessary to draw the attention of readers to the fact that unlawful actions to independently demolish the bearing walls can be fraught with unpleasant consequences for the landlord.

Amateur redevelopment of housing in apartment buildings is prohibited by law. Upon detection of such cases, the property owner will be fined.

It can be forced to restore dismantled structures. In extreme cases, by a court decision, homeowners may lose ownership of their apartment.

Remodeling and demolition of load-bearing structures inside the apartment can only be carried out in the manner prescribed by law.

Demolition technology of load-bearing walls in a prefabricated house

Imagine that you need to change the support under any load without changing its position. How can such a manipulation be made? In this case, we mean the demolition of the inner supporting wall. For more information on which wall can be demolished, see this video:

Before you remove the supporting wall, you need to transfer the load from the floor slabs to other supports. We will talk about two ways to demolish a vertical load-bearing fence:

After determining which walls can be demolished, according to the project, perform the following actions:

• openings for installing the crossbar are cut down in the side load-bearing walls. The crossbar is made of a metal profile (Taurus or I-beam); beam design is indicated in the redevelopment project;
• the beam is inserted into the openings; the supporting platforms of the crossbar are supported by rigid gaskets so that the load from the upper structures after the dismantling of the wall smoothly "flows" onto the beam;
• then proceed directly to the demolition of the bearing wall; first remove the concrete with a puncher;
• then you need to dismantle the fittings; it is better to remove the grill with the abrasive wheel of the grinder;
• at the end of dismantling, they begin finishing work.

Column Installation

In order to temporarily transfer the load of the upper structures, hydrostands or jacks are used. If it is possible to rent water racks from a construction company, this will be the best solution for dismantling the wall. Consider the order of the work:

1. Racks are placed on both sides at the corners of the junction of the wall to adjacent fences. Two racks put on one side of the wall, and the other two supports - on the other side of the fence.
2. Hydraulic jacks load as much as possible, resting the racks simultaneously on the floor and ceiling of the room. This creates a condition for the temporary transfer of load to temporary supports.
3. The wall is dismantled in the manner described above.
4. At the junction of the dismantled wall to adjacent fences, two columns are installed.
5. The supporting platforms of the columns are supported by linings. This must be done in order to avoid subsidence of the upper floor slabs.
6. The jacks are removed and transferred to subsequent finishing work.

Of course, such work should be performed only by professional workers. Do not listen to any advice that such work can be done on your own. Read more about redevelopment in this video:

At the end of the dismantling of the supporting structure, the relevant commission draws up an act of acceptance of the work performed. Based on this document, planning changes are made to the technical passport.

The dismantling of a brick wall implies the complete or partial demolition of the reference point of the structure, therefore, it entails a certain danger. In order to prevent deformation of adjacent walls or the destruction of the building, it is necessary to approach this work with full responsibility.

An assessment of the state of the brick structure, development of a redevelopment project, and dismantling with exact adherence to technology and safety rules will be required.

  Masonry removal: which walls can be demolished

In order to improve housing conditions and implement unusual design projects, sometimes you have to demolish a partition or make an opening in the load-bearing wall. Such repair and construction manipulations are fraught with risk and must be carried out in accordance with the approved project with the permission of special authorities.

When planning the dismantling of the wall, it is necessary to determine what type of structure you have to deal with. The technology for dismantling depends on the following parameters:

1. The bearing wall or partition, not included in the power circuit of the house. In the first option, you will need to obtain permission to perform work. The dismantling of an ordinary wall is carried out after coordination. All changes are displayed in the technical passport.
2. Construction material. Walls made of wood, stone, brick, drywall, foam concrete or concrete are subject to demolition. However, a separate reconstruction rate is provided for each type of wall. For example, to dismantle a wooden partition, you will need to spend a minimum of effort. Demolition of a monolithic wall is a laborious undertaking.

Important! When dismantling partitions, the installation of supports is not required. Demolition of the bearing wall is mandatory with the simultaneous strengthening of the opening and the installation of capital supports.

  Methods for dismantling brick walls

The methods of dismantling brick walls largely depend on the quality of the masonry. If the technological standards were not observed during the construction of the enclosing ceiling and the wall was noticeably “outdated”, then it can be destroyed using ordinary tools (scrap).

You can determine the quality of the masonry visually. With a slight impact, the cement quickly crumbles - which means that the wall can easily be broken.

Important! Shocks of scrap should be directed to the seams between the bricks. This will speed up the process of destroying the partition and help keep the bricks intact. Previously used bricks are suitable for the construction of auxiliary buildings or the arrangement of the foundation.

A well-made wall is somewhat more difficult to demolish. The dismantling of this design involves the installation of metal wedges in the crosshairs of brickwork. Wedges are driven in with a sledgehammer until cracks appear in the seams. After which, the exfoliated bricks are sequentially disassembled.

  Dismantling of brick walls, partitions: TTK requirements

Dismantling of brick walls and partitions is carried out according to a standard technical map. The TTK displays recommendations on the organization of the dismantling process, the technology for performing work, labor protection / safety requirements, etc. The rules for dismantling brick walls (TTK) are relevant for the full / partial dismantling of partitions and internal brick walls, for overhaul and reconstruction of residential buildings, industrial and administrative buildings, and other structures.

  Preparatory work

Removing any wall is best to start with a consultation with a specialist. It is better not to touch some load-bearing walls if it is not possible to assess the real degree of risk. In extreme cases, scrapping such a wall is safer to entrust to experienced professionals.

Preparatory measures:

1. Remove electrical wiring from the wall. If this is problematic (hidden wiring and unknown cable arrangement), then it is necessary to disconnect the entire line in the house.
2. Protect the floor so that falling bricks do not cause mechanical damage. Lay any springy material on the floor. It can be old blankets or pieces of foam rubber.
3. Remove small items from the room, close the furniture with plastic wrap.
4. If there is old plaster on the wall, then it must be beaten with a hammer with a chisel or with a perforator. To facilitate this process, the surface of the coating must be moistened with water - this will weaken the structure of the plaster or putty.

  Procedure and rules for dismantling

Brick wall disassembly sequence:

1. Dismantling the top row. Bricks are knocked out with a sledgehammer or punch. The work is carried out as accurately as possible to prevent a simultaneous destruction of a large part of the wall.
2. Subsequent brick rows are "pinched" with a crowbar or perforator. To facilitate the workflow, special forceps are used. An additional plus of this method is that the dismantled bricks remain intact. Procedure for using forceps:
   • neighboring bricks are clamped with forceps;
   • sandwiches with a lever break out of the masonry.

Dismantling a brick wall is done to the level of overlap.

Rules for dismantling:

1. Orderly demolish no more than 3 rows of masonry. The whole brick, crushed stone and brick fight are stacked on the floors, controlling the even distribution of the load (no more than 150 kg / sq.m.)
2. When dismantling the walls using a jackhammer. With weak masonry - scrap and sledgehammer.
3. Brick vaulted structures are dismantled sequentially in rows. In the presence of cracks or through holes, the arches collapse with the observance of safety measures.
4. Dismantling of walls is carried out by separate captures. The length of one section is up to 1.5 m.
5. The dismantling of the window sill of a wall in a brick house is usually carried out by impact. Fragments of the masonry are knocked out by a sledgehammer. For the demolition of this structural element in a residential multi-apartment building, a special permit of the authorized body is required, which is issued on the basis of the project. The document must be agreed in the sanitary and epidemiological station, gas and fire inspections. In addition, the written consent of the neighbors will be required.

  Dismantling the walls in the apartment

  The need to agree on redevelopment

Many apartment owners, having decided on a major reconstruction, mistakenly believe that it will be possible to legitimize redevelopment after the fact - at the end of the repair work. There are frequent cases when homeowners implement a project in their apartment that has been “spied” on the Internet or with friends. They make a serious mistake, because when coordinating a work plan and issuing a permit for repairs, the housing inspectorate takes into account a number of parameters:

• number of storeys of the house and floor of the apartment;
• year of construction;
• material of internal ceilings / external walls;
• layout and location of the apartment (internal or front);
• the state of the foundation of the house, the proximity of groundwater, water bodies, etc.

There is a big risk that having spent a lot of money and effort on dismantling, it will not work to agree on a redevelopment. Unauthorized demolition of walls can lead to cracking of interior partitions at neighbors and have more negative consequences. If an independent redevelopment is revealed, the housing inspectorate has the right to oblige to pay a fine and restore the original condition of the apartment.

Project development and legalization

The whole process of developing a project and legitimizing redevelopment can be divided into several main stages.

Technical assessment of the house.  Inspection of the building is carried out by a design organization that has an appropriate license. Experts make an assessment of the condition of real estate, draw up a conclusion on the possibility of reconstruction, develop a project.

The likelihood of dismantling implementation depends on many criteria:

• the presence of openings in the walls of neighbors;
• house series, dismantling floor - obtaining permission to redevelop is easier on the upper floors of the building;
• level of wear of load-bearing structures.

The dismantling of a brick wall is prohibited:

• in columns (racks, poles);
• in the walls, diaphragms (many frame-panel houses built in the 80s);
• at the joints between the prefabricated structures (floor beams, columns, load-bearing walls and beams);
• if the project requires the elimination / reduction of ventilation ducts.

Project development. The engineer-designer compares the wishes of the client, the possibility of design and offers the best option for redevelopment. The design documentation indicates:

• location of the opening;
• distance to the next opening and external walls;
• opening dimensions;
• way to strengthen the opening.

Re-planning approval.  The following documents are submitted to the housing inspection:

• Application for conversion;
• Notarized copies of title documents;
• The technical conclusion of the design organization about the possibility of dismantling the wall;
• Project;
• Consent of neighbors and all apartment owners.

A set of documents is submitted to the Rospotrebnadzor, the State Fire Supervision and the Housing Inspectorate.

After arranging and strengthening the opening, the employees of the Housing Inspectorate draw up an Act of Completed Works, on the basis of which changes are made to the Technical Passport of the apartment and the BTI archive.

  Demolition of the load-bearing wall and reinforcement of the opening

The method of creating an opening, as a rule, is specified in the design documentation. With self-dismantling, a jackhammer or hammer drill is used. Specialized companies use more modern tools for demolition of the partition - saws with diamond spraying, drills with diamond tips and ropes with bushings.

Consider the step-by-step technological process of creating an opening and its strengthening with a channel:

  Dismantling Safety

An important point of dismantling is compliance with safety regulations. When performing the demolition of a brick wall or partition, a number of rules should be followed:

1. Hazardous areas for people to stay for the period of dismantling must be protected and warning signs installed.
2. Do not overload construction scaffold flooring.
3. The simultaneous demolition of walls in several tiers along the same vertical is unacceptable.
4. It is forbidden to leave overhanging, unstable structures that can collapse spontaneously.
5. In order to reduce the amount of dust during the demolition of brick walls, it is necessary to periodically water construction debris with water.
6. When working with a jackhammer, wear safety glasses with safety glasses, a respirator or gauze bandage.

Some apartment owners, thinking about moving or demolishing the walls, consider that there is no need to spend money and time on coordinating redevelopment, you should not deal with paperwork and waste time on instances. The reality is such that in case of violation of the supporting structures, their destruction is possible, which can cause damage to human health and life. To exclude such situations, it is enough to trust the specialists of the Project + company who are ready to prepare a project on the basis of which thoughtful and safe work will be performed.

Demolition of walls and approval procedure

If it is required to tear down the wall to carry out changes in the room, a permit should be obtained on the basis of which work will be carried out. These powers are assigned by law to the MVK, which coordinates various redevelopments, including the demolition of walls at non-residential and residential real estate. For documentation, you must contact the MVK, which is located at the location of the property. Detailed information on the approval procedure and the necessary steps for this will be provided to you by our company specialists.

A package of documentation is prepared and submitted for consideration to the MVK, whose experts will examine the premises and then issue a conclusion containing a positive or negative decision on the possibility of demolition of the walls. A positive conclusion cannot be issued if the design contains violations of technical standards or there are risks of structural damage. When contacting our specialists, you will gain confidence in the absence of such situations. A positive opinion issued by the IAC must be formalized in a protocol, an extract from which is issued to the applicant.

Coordination of the demolition of the wall: what documents are needed

To obtain approval for the demolition of the walls, you must provide:

• Application for the demolition of the walls, filled in the prescribed form;
• Legal documents and technical documentation of the premises, including a social rental or rental agreement, certificate of ownership, other;
• A wall dismantling project prepared and executed in accordance with the requirements;
• Written consent of all adult family members;
• Expert opinion on the assessment of the technical condition of structures and engineering equipment of the room.

Demolition of the load-bearing wall and possible consequences

For the owner of the premises, inconsistent demolition work can lead to two types of consequences:

• Household. As a result of the work, the strength of building structures of the room and structure may be impaired, which will lead to the appearance of deformations, cracks and even destruction.
• Legal The owner of the premises can be forced to return it to its original state. A similar requirement may be made by the management company, or by the housing inspectorate, which may also impose penalties. Difficulties may also arise during the sale, exchange of real estate and the implementation of other actions with it. The owner of the apartment will be denied the privatization of the home until he is returned to his original form and the supporting documentation is provided that the demolition of the walls was carried out in the prescribed manner. If the premises were not returned within the prescribed period to their original form, the management company or the housing inspectorate may apply to the court, by which the apartment can be taken from the owner, or sold at public auction. Please note that court claims not fulfilled by the previous owner are the responsibility of the new owners.

All these unpleasant moments can be avoided by entrusting the coordination to the Project + specialists, especially since the price of wall demolition in our company is affordable for every property owner.