Hello knowledgeable folks!

I've just picked up the keys to my new apartment in a 1930s building and want to open up the space between the kitchen and living room.

The wall is constructed of stone blocks with what looks like some kind of plaster/mortar between them.

I quickly ran into trouble when I encountered an electrical cable running diagonally in the wall, which I of course cut and turned off the power to myself.

Now to my question, could there be any more issues with this wall?
From what I can see according to the blueprint, it doesn't have a load-bearing function. It's tough to saw through even with a blade for brick/mortar.

I've decided to hire someone to do this for me, but is there anything I should keep in mind?

Thanks for now!
 
  • Opening in a plastered stone wall between kitchen and living room, showing wall texture and interior details like a table, tool kit, and wooden floor.
  • Living room with a partially demolished wall, blue outline marks intended opening. Brown floor, copper light fixture, and scattered renovation materials.
  • Interior wall with a highlighted blue line marking a section between kitchen and living room, small window cutout visible, sunlight through adjacent window.
  • Floor plan of an apartment with highlighted sections. The highlighted area marks the kitchen and living room, connected by a non-load-bearing wall.
I cannot deduce from the drawing that the wall is non-load-bearing. More information is needed, especially how the floor above is constructed. Probably some form of construction drawing is also required.
 
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This construction drawing is the one I found from an attic renovation.
 
  • Blueprint of attic renovation showing floor beam layout, stairwell placement, and structural wall positions with annotations.
AhlRobert AhlRobert said:
This construction drawing is the one I found from a renovation of the attics.
Now then! I also found the original drawing from 1934!
 
  • Original architectural drawing from 1934, featuring detailed plans and measurements for a building named Kl Mössberg No 5.
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AhlRobert AhlRobert said:
Here we go! Also found the original drawing from 1934!
 
  • Architectural drawing of a building section, labeled "KV. Mösseberg Tomt No 5" with measurements in meters and handwritten notes, dated 1934.
With these drawings, everything becomes clear. There is a wooden joist above, and you can see the direction and dimensions of the beams. Therefore, your wall cannot be load-bearing.
 
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J justusandersson said:
With these drawings, everything becomes clear. There is a wooden floor structure above, and you can see the direction and dimensions of the beams. Then your wall cannot be load-bearing.
Nice to hear an opinion from a professional!
Thank you very much!
 
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