消委會調查:1,205宗裝修投訴 拆牆問題最致命
香港消費者委員會最新研究披露,2017 至 2023 年共接獲 1,205 宗家居裝修投訴,平均涉款 20 至 30 萬元,最大金額一宗高達 270 萬元。最令人擔憂嘅係,消委會「放蛇」查詢拆牆工程時,竟發現有 75% 裝修公司喺未核實牆身性質前,已經拍心口話「冇問題、隨時拆得」。但事實上,拆錯一幅承重牆,可能令整層樓結構受損,業主隨時面對天文數字賠償同刑責。
承重牆 vs 間隔牆:點樣分辨?
香港住宅嘅牆身大致分兩類:承重牆(Structural Wall)厚度通常 200mm 以上,鋼筋密度高,主要分布喺單位外圍、樓梯間附近;間隔牆(Partition Wall)厚度多數 80–150mm,主要係磚牆或輕質板,純粹用嚟分間房間,理論上可以拆。但即使係間隔牆,亦未必所有結構都可隨意改動 —— 涉及廚房、廁所或排水位嘅牆,往往連帶喉管同防水層,拆牆即等於重做防水。如果係 70 年代以上嘅舊樓,分辨難度更高,必須要由註冊結構工程師(RSE)出圖確認。可以先參考我哋整理嘅室內設計 8 步完整流程,了解度尺後第一件事就係結構圖核實。
幾時需要入則?4 種情況一定要申請
根據屋宇署規定,以下 4 種工程必須委託認可人士(AP)入則,並取得屋宇署批准先可動工:
- 拆除或改動任何承重牆:罰則最高為港幣 25 萬元 + 監禁 1 年
- 改動廁所、廚房位置:涉及排污管搬位
- 加建閣樓、天台屋:屬僭建範圍
- 外牆改動、改窗形:影響大廈外觀及結構
入則費用約 $30,000–$80,000,視乎工程規模;認可人士費用另計,整體流程需時 3–6 個月。如果你購入嘅係獨立屋或村屋,由於涉及更多結構性改動,入則幾乎係必經程序。
裝修公司報價單必須包含嘅 5 項拆牆細節
消委會建議業主簽約前必須要求裝修公司喺報價單列明以下事項,避免事後加錢爭拗:
- 每幅擬拆牆嘅尺寸(長 × 高 × 厚)同位置標示
- 結構評估報告附件(誰人簽署、日期、RSE 牌照號碼)
- 拆牆後嘅補漆、補地板工序及單價
- 建築廢料運走費用(每車 $1,500–$3,500)
- 是否包括入則或結構工程師費用
我哋嘅裝修流程表 Excel 模板有詳細範本可下載,業主可逐項對照。揀公司前,亦建議參考室內設計師統包服務 6 大檢核重點,分清邊啲工序屬於設計師責任、邊啲屬於分判工頭責任。
2026 拆牆改間隔市場價錢
根據 AC 設計師最新觀察,香港 2026 年磚牆拆除費用約 $80–$120 / 呎,輕質板牆約 $50–$80 / 呎;如連同重砌新牆(包油漆、批盪),收費約 $250–$400 / 呎。500 呎單位若需打通客廳同房間,整體工程連結構評估、入則、清運、補漆,預算約 $80,000–$150,000。揀裝修公司時,建議參考我哋嘅香港室內設計公司點揀指南,重點檢視公司是否願意提供結構工程師簽署嘅評估報告 —— 唔肯出紙嘅,幾平都唔好做。完成拆牆後嘅防水重做亦同樣關鍵,否則隨時演變成浴室磁磚滲水等長期煩惱。
AC Design 拆牆服務承諾
藝創室內設計嘅所有拆牆工程,必由註冊結構工程師(RSE)現場勘察並出具評估報告,報價單清楚列明每幅牆嘅性質、尺寸、處理方式同清運費,絕不口頭承諾。如有任何疑問,致電 5222 1129 或 WhatsApp 查詢,亦可瀏覽我哋嘅設計服務頁面或預約免費上門度尺。
English Summary
The Hong Kong Consumer Council recently revealed a startling finding: in a mystery-shopper investigation, 75% of renovation contractors were willing to demolish walls without first verifying whether they were load-bearing — a violation that can compromise structural integrity and trigger fines up to HK$250,000 plus one year imprisonment. Between 2017 and 2023, the Council received 1,205 home renovation complaints averaging HK$200,000–300,000 each, with the largest single case reaching HK$2.7 million.
This article explains how Hong Kong homeowners can distinguish load-bearing (structural) walls — typically 200mm+ thick and located along unit perimeters or stairwells — from partition walls (80–150mm thick brick or lightweight board). Even non-structural partitions can hide plumbing or waterproofing layers, so kitchen and bathroom walls require special handling. For buildings older than the 1970s, only a Registered Structural Engineer (RSE) can reliably classify wall types from on-site inspection.
The article outlines four scenarios that legally require Building Department approval through a registered Authorised Person (AP): demolishing structural walls, relocating kitchens or bathrooms, building mezzanines or rooftop additions, and altering external walls or window openings. Submission fees typically run HK$30,000–80,000 with a 3–6 month approval timeline.
Five mandatory items every demolition quotation should include: precise wall dimensions and positions, the structural assessment report with RSE licence number, post-demolition restoration costs, waste removal fees (HK$1,500–3,500 per truck), and AP submission fees. Market pricing for 2026: brick wall demolition runs HK$80–120 per square foot, lightweight partition HK$50–80, and full demolition-plus-rebuild HK$250–400 per square foot. For a typical 500 sqft unit needing significant layout changes, total budget lands between HK$80,000 and HK$150,000. AC Design guarantees every demolition project is preceded by an on-site RSE assessment with all classifications itemised in the quotation. Contact 5222 1129 for a free consultation.