Timothy Murphy wrote:
I want to make a hole in a plasterboard ceiling
to get access to the roof-space in my one-storey cottage.
I have found that the joists are 1 foot apart,
and am thinking of making the hole a little under 2 feet square,
which would mean cutting one joist.
and putting 2 cross-pieces to hold the joist.

Is this a job I can do myself? Or should I get a builder.
I'm reasonably handy.

Any advice or suggestions gratefully received.



Round here there are firms who come and fit loft ladders and hatches.
Last time I looked it really wasn't worth doing it yourself