I am making my doorway bigger by 18 inches internally. Will I need to replace the lintel?

Its has a lintel in it but will I need a bigger one for just widening it by 18 inches? I think its a load bearing wall. There are pieces of wood under

Its has a lintel in it but will I need a bigger one for just widening it by 18 inches? I think it's a load bearing wall. There are pieces of wood under the door frame at the top.

or:Its has a lintel in it but will I need a bigger one for just widening it by 18 inches? I think it's a load bearing wall. There are pieces of wood under the door frame at the top.


or:You need to hire a carpenter so it gets done right.

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