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Load-bearing wall removal

Open up your home with the structure properly considered.

The structure behind your plans

Removing a wall can change the way loads travel through a property. A wall may support floors, the roof, walls above or provide lateral stability. Its role needs to be understood before deciding how to replace it.

What your scope can include

  • Review of the existing and proposed layout
  • Beam or frame design where required
  • Bearing, padstone and supporting masonry checks
  • Relevant connection details and structural drawings

What we need from you

  • Existing and proposed floor plans
  • Photographs of the wall and rooms above
  • Wall thicknesses, spans and floor or roof direction
  • Details of any previous structural alterations
A beam is only one part of the design. Bearings, supporting walls and foundations may also need checking. Temporary support and safe construction sequencing must be agreed before work begins.

From information to issued documents

Send your information through our quote form. We review the scope, confirm any missing details and provide a written quotation. Design and technical review follow once the appointment and required information are in place.

What you’ll receive

Your quotation identifies the calculations, drawings, report or responses to be issued. Documents set out the relevant assumptions and limitations so your project team can understand how to use them.

Need a combined package? Explore what an engineering pack can contain.

Common questions

Can I tell whether a wall is load-bearing from a photograph?

Photographs help, but they may not establish the load path. Drawings, measurements, an inspection or opening-up work may be needed.

Is temporary support included?

Temporary works must be specifically agreed. The permanent beam design does not automatically include a contractor’s temporary propping scheme.

How much will the work cost?

Fees depend on the structure, available information and required deliverables. You receive a project-specific written quotation before appointing the team.

How soon can you start?

Tell us your target dates. Availability and delivery timing are confirmed in your quotation; urgent or express work must be agreed before booking.

LET’S MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE A SOUND ONE

Good projects start
with the right structure.

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