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Moving/removing concrete block interior walls in a basement

11 years ago

I just purchased a home with a semi finished basement. There's a bathroom and a laundry room down there, but the layout is awkward. There's a concrete block wall dividing the two rooms and the shower is actually in the laundry room side. Ideally I would like to remove that wall and make the bathroom a 3/4 bath. Is this an option? How do I determine if it's load bearing? What's the best way to remove it?

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Vith
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Can you see any floor joists? Do the floor joists run perpendicular to the wall? Is this wall near the middle of the house? A picture of the floor joists at the wall would be helpful. If it is load bearing you should consult an engineer to make a plan. If not load bearing, it can be removed with a concrete saw / blade and a sledgehammer. If using concrete saw, plug into a GFCI outlet and employ a garden hose (and probably a friend to hold said hose) to control dust. You will need breathing, eye, and ear protection.
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