Is the Wall Load-Bearing?
It isn't always obvious. Internal walls can carry floor joists, the roof, or another wall upstairs. At the site visit we check what the wall is supporting, then design for those loads.
What You Get
- Site visit where needed
- Structural calculations
- Drawings your builder can price and build from
- Ready for a full plans Building Control application
- Answers to Building Control queries on our designs
- Fixed fee agreed upfront
Typical Structural Elements
- The beam: steel, timber or engineered timber, depending on the span and loads
- Bearings and padstones at each end
Before Work Starts
Your builder is responsible for temporary support (propping) while the wall comes out. If the wall is shared with a neighbour, you may need to serve notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Common Questions
Do I need Building Control approval to remove a wall?
Yes, if the wall is load-bearing. Removing or altering it is classed as building work under the Building Regulations, so it needs approval. Our calculations and drawings support that application.
How long does it take?
Usually about a week from the site visit, once we have all the information we need. If the wall removal is part of a larger project, we'll agree a delivery timeframe in your quote.
Can you size the beam from photos?
Photos and plans help us quote. We usually need to visit to confirm what the wall is carrying before we design the beam.
Planning Work on Your Home?
Tell us about the project and we'll send a fixed fee quote.