We thinking of redecorating the bathroom at the moment (long overdue). The bathroom is small and is next door to a separate wc. So we're considering knocking it through in to one larger bathroom.
It's a brick wall (rather than a stud) and about 2 meters long. What sort of money are we talking to knock it down and make good? Plus blocking off the existing wc door. I don't think it's a supporting wall.
Plus, at a long shot, anyone recommend someone for the job near Farnborough, Hampshire?
If it isn't supporting then it's a simple DIY job to knock it down. Making good will depend on your definition of good but you will probably need a new floor covering and some plastering. Personally I'd knock the wall down and build a stud to fill the old door then get a plasterer in to make it all look good. Wouldn't be expensive at all.
"Get a plasterer in" & "wont be expensive" isnt something you hear together very often. 🙂
I did it with our seperate bathroom & WC a few years ago.
I boarded the whole ceiling over with new taper edge board & filled the joints with Gyproc joint filler, (after mesh taping them). Result was spot on, & I'd never be able to get a finish like that from plastering.
Do they have seperate windows at the moment ? Youll have to finish the wall flush, but that shouldnt be too difficult. Expect a mess. A lot of mess. 🙂
You need to establish a few things to make a informed decision. It is unlikely that your ceilings and walls are at the same level. Dependent on the age of the house the ceilings and walls might be lathing plaster finish, this is harder to repair and be sure the wall is non load bearing
and you don't need to lintel the opening. If cost is your main issue you can create a down stand at the opening and this allows you to retain both ceilings at the height you find them this can also be used to over come the issue of needing a lintel as you can over clad the lintel inside the down stand. If you go down this route just be aware of casting shadows with your lighting, a bit of thought with your positioning will over come this. Good luck.