ORIGINAL REDDIT POST
Decorative column removal
We are redoing the flooring and would like to remove this column. The house is a single story with a basement built in 2003. I believe it's decorative but to make sure, what kind of professional would you recommend to take a look? https://imgur.com/a/tcL20Kq
We are redoing the flooring and would like to remove this column. The house is a single story with a basement built in 2003. I believe it's decorative but to make sure, what kind of professional would you recommend to take a look? https://imgur.com/a/tcL20Kq
Collected discussion
At merely a glance, it looks weight-bearing to me. I would not attempt to remove it. A moderately experienced amateur can tell you that. But, you asked what kind of pro. It you really want to be formal about it, you would need the opinion of a licensed structural engineer
Thank you