[shortcircuit]

We are wanting to remodel the basement and have 3 posts running the width of the basement. Is it possible to move the middle post 2.5 to 3 foot over so the room does not have to have this one beam in it, it would be on the other side of the newly built wall. If it is possible, is this something that can be done by the homeowner or is it something that should be left to a professional.

shortcircuit

[Bljack]

Yes, it could be done and depending upon how experience you are, or how confident you are in being able to complete the job will determine if you could do it yourself or if you would need to hire it out. The first thing you will need to do is have an engineer or architect determine what changes would need to be made to the beam being supported by the posts. Next, calculations would need to be made to determine if the next closest beam not being moved can carry the additional load that will be placed upon it once it becomes part of the supporting structure for a longer span. Once those things are figured out, and a permit is obtained, you will break through the slab, dig a hole for a new footer for the relocated post, get an inspection of the hole, build the footer per the engineers design, install the new post, fix the slab. Somewhere along the way, you will also need to make any changes to the beam and the post that is now carrying part of the longer span, and once all those things are done, then you will be able to remove the post that's in the way of your desired floor plan.

If you are lucky, you'll only need a new footer and post, then remove the old one, but you'd need the technical drawings stamped by the arch or eng. To proceed.

[creahands]

Hi shortcircuit

Posting the same question in 2 forums makes it hard to get an answer.

Chuck