How do I open up to install a crawl space access door?

[Snubben123]

Maybe wrong forum section, then the mod can feel free to move it.

Hello!

I want to install a simple door hatch in the wall, so one can access the crawl space, and with it all pipes, the water shut-off, etc. in a much simpler way, instead of having to run outside, around the entire house, crawl in through a door, crawl through an 80x80cm hatch, etc.

What I want to do is install a simpler door hatch (something like https://www.byggmax.se/vagglucka-clickfix-56-wh-dolle-p68721633#1574=106661) but my question is quite simple.

How do I cut the wall open? Hammer drill and then knock it out? Reciprocating saw?

The wall is not load-bearing, it was added after the house was built.

 

[Småbrukaren]

Rent a concrete saw with a large blade or alternatively drill a hell of a lot of holes and chisel or sledgehammer away.

 

[Snubben123]

Hello,

I'm going to tackle this. Does it work with a hammer drill, lots of holes, chisel away? If that's the case, is there anything specific to think about? Nothing is load-bearing or anything.

I'm thinking you drill in a bit, chisel away, remove it, then put up the "door" and trim?

 

[MWHN]

It will probably be very difficult with an impact drill, try to get hold of a rotary hammer instead.

 

[Småbrukaren]

Hammer drill with a long bit. Then sledgehammer.