How do I widen the door opening of a load-bearing wall?
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Consult a structural engineer or a qualified contractor
Hire a licensed contractor. Will need a new header for the larger opening. Other building codes will come into play. Get at least 3 bids and contract in writing.
Agree, bc you need a beam put in to carry the load. ..
Thats something for an engineer never mess with load bearing walls . If you do it the wrong way thinking it will stand think again .It will sag and crack after a while causing more damage than its worth to remove the wall in the first place.Someone could get hurt if it collapsed
Good answer can be disastrous if not done properly.
since it is load bearing I would definitely ask a professional