Replace Floor Joists

Question

We have a living room that is 13'8"x9'9"  with floor joists that attach to the neighbouring house, so that when the neighbours children are jumping around we can feel the vibration in our living room. Is it possible to remove and replace the joists so that they run the opposite way and if so how much is this likely to cost approximately? Thanks

Tony · Accepted Answer

It all depends on the loading walls and if you can put in steel joist hangers in the outer walls.

Flora · Answer

Yes, you can replace joists, you would first need an inspection.

Sebastian · Answer

you can double up your joists from your house to your neighbours house to reduce the vibration

Paul · Answer

What an unusual arrangement between two dwellings but sharing the same joist!

To be honest, if what you are saying is true then you could technically keep all the joists in place but cut your joist, freeing them and then re-hang them on a new timber plate across the whole length of the wall!

If the room was empty and without any floor coverings then the time to complete this work, as long as the existing floorboards are straight forwards to put back down; then you are looking at a 2-day job but excluding organising the work: collecting the material and disposing of the waste material!

Andrew · Answer

This depends on the room size, if it's over 3 metres then you looking at easy joists to go the other way, or doubling up on joists and bolting them together or screwing them, to about 3.4 metres after that you may need to speak with a structural engineer,  we have just done one project that cost the customer £800 for labour and we were able to salvage most of the joist from the old floor.

Go Elec · Answer

Hi,

Need photos to determine inquiry, in principle yes this can be done, however, I don't understanding neighbours property connection.

Amanda · Answer

This is possible and should take around a week all depending on what you find once the floor has been removed.

Michael · Answer

Will need a building surveyor for a yes or no, price comes after the surveyor.

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