Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

Sounds like it was built like this, so I'd assume nothing. Get pro advice
- a structural engineer.

Thanks for that - it looks like the same advice (in one way or the
other) from all directions. Having never done this before, and to
make sure I don't get ripped off, what sort of ball-park figure
should I expect to pay for this advice?
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Selah