It would pay to get someone who will be able to confirm for you definitely though to have a look at the wall.
Removing a wall will add value to your property, because it will maximise space and light in that space. However, if it is a structural wall then it will require a permit, which any good builder/renovation company will include in their quote. And if they use a private surveyor rather then than the council one, you should be able to get your application through in 1-2 weeks rather than having to wait longer. The wall area will determine what kind of lintel will be required, but again this should all be inclusive in the quotes you get. If it is just a particion wall, than that is easy and inexpensive to remove.
The main things to keep in mind for additional costs are:
- Are there any light switches, power points, etc on that wall that will also need to be moved
- Is there any plumbing running through that wall
- Are you re-doing the floor covering in the kitchen area anyway, because once the wall is removed, you will need to cover that gap with something
- Are there any cupboards leaning against that wall that may get scratched or damaged by removing that wall
You also need to double check what the company quoting you is including in their quote. I'll give you a quick example of what kinds of things we include in similar quotes:
- applications for permits and organising final inspections
- materials and labour for removing the existing wall
- moving any electrical or plumbing from that existing wall.
- supply and install of the lintel
- rubbish removal
- plastering any areas that need to be fixed where wall was removed
- painting any sections that need to be fixed up where wall was removed
- replacing/fixing floor covering depending on client requirements
Hopefully that gives you a much better idea.
Wishing you every success,
Ana Stankovic
