Approxamatly to re-enforce a small 10x10ft flat roof? I have one outside my window... I know this is very vague but all I want is a very approxamate answer cause I know I know nothing about it ;)

Impossible to say. If you just want a couple of 4x4 pillars to support the existing structure, then only a few bucks. If you need to truly rebuild the structure then a few hundred. A lot depends on materials and labor cost in your area. And if your government gets involved with permits and the like, the cost can really go up.

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you asking because you want to have a party on the roof?
What you want to do will determine how much it cost.

The underlaying structure also facotrs in.
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Its a fairly new roof as its part of an extention. I just didnt fancy going through the floor to my kitchen ;)

Best bet is to contact several general contractors in your area and get bids (this should cost you nothing). This will give you a better idea [img]smile.gif[/img]

Beau - get estimates from at least 3 different companies! Load-bearing is an important business, and if done incorrectly can damage the structure of the property. It's not just a matter of sticking pillars in as someone mentioned - you need to be sure the joists and lintels can take the weight of whatever you're planning. I don't know exact costs, but expect it to run into thousands rather than hundreds (I used to organise contracts for this sort of thing for officce buildings).

[ 06-18-2003, 05:58 PM: Message edited by: Epona ]