Load Bearing - I can’t tell

[BeardedWonderPNW]

Hi all!

Trying to remove a closet to open a small bedroom, I've done my research, called a remodeler but still cannot figure it out

Local people will not come out because it’s not worth their time in the pandemic. The last guy I talked to told me since my closet has a header means it's load bearing which I hadn’t heard before.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time.
Erik

 

[BeardedWonderPNW]

Also, forgot to add, the header that goes into the wall stops there. There’s a trimmer in the wall which butts up against the garage wall.

 

[Snoonyb]

Welcome.

Assuming the dwelling is a 2 story, or split level.

If there is basement, or a crawl space, what is directly under this wall?

Since it appears that there is another wall, running in the same direction, as the wall being removed, either or could be bering.

Use a stud finder to locate any framing members, that are above these walls, and using a tape measure to determine if they are continuous, and there probable dimension by measuring the floor thickness at a stairway, you can assist in that determination.

 

[JoeD]

Can't tell by looking at the wall. You need to know what is above the wall. It is not likely that a short wall like that is a load bearing.