Wall & Partition Demolition in Homes and Apartments.

Determining whether a wall is load-bearing is not always straightforward and requires professional assessment. However, there are some basic indicators: Load-bearing walls are usually thicker (15cm and more), while non-load-bearing walls are often 10cm or less. In panel buildings, all original concrete walls are typically load-bearing. Load-bearing walls usually run parallel to the shorter side of the building and are positioned above each other on individual floors. Precise determination requires reviewing the building plans or consulting a structural engineer. We offer a free inspection where we can help determine the wall type and recommend the best approach for your situation.

Permits depend on the wall type and scope of modifications. For non-load-bearing partitions, you usually only need to notify the relevant building authority. For load-bearing walls, a building permit is always required. The application must include project documentation prepared by an authorized structural engineer and a structural assessment confirming the modification won't compromise the building's stability. In apartment buildings, consent from the owners' association is also needed. If you're renting, the property owner's consent is required. Our company can assist with preparing the necessary documentation and obtaining all permits.

The demolition time depends on several factors - the size and type of partition, the material it's made from, and space accessibility. Standard demolition of a non-load-bearing partition of 5-10m² usually takes 1 working day. This includes the demolition itself, packaging, and preparing waste for removal. If the wall contains electrical wiring or water pipes, the process may take an additional day for rerouting these utilities. For larger areas or load-bearing walls, the process may take 2-4 days. After demolition, you should allow additional time for surface finishing, plastering, and completion work, which may take another 2-3 days depending on scope.

The price for wall and partition demolition depends on several factors: wall type (load-bearing/non-load-bearing), material (brick, concrete, drywall, panel), thickness and area, location and accessibility, and need for special procedures. Approximate prices: non-load-bearing partition demolition ranges from €20 to €40 per m², load-bearing wall demolition from €50 to €120 per m². Creating a door opening in a non-load-bearing wall costs approximately €150-300, in a load-bearing wall €400-800. These prices typically don't include the structural assessment (€200-500), project documentation (€300-700), and debris removal (€30-50/m³). For comprehensive demolition work with necessary permits and documentation, we recommend budgeting from €800 (small non-load-bearing partitions) to €3,000 and more (load-bearing walls). The exact price will be determined after a free inspection.