Removing a wall can completely transform your home - but if the wall is load bearing, the process must be done carefully and professionally. Load-bearing walls support the weight of floors, roofs, and structural elements above, meaning incorrect removal can lead to serious structural damage.
Our team works closely with structural engineers, ensuring your home remains fully supported throughout the process.
Many homeowners ask: “How can I tell if a wall is load bearing?”
Here are the key indicators:
- The wall runs perpendicular to floor joists
- It is located in the centre of the property
- It supports beams, columns, or other structural elements
- The wall continues through multiple floors
- It is thicker than standard partition walls
There is steelwork above (in lofts or ceiling voids)
However - this cannot be confirmed with guesswork.
Before any work is done, we carry out:
✔ Structural assessment
✔ Opening and inspection of ceiling voids
✔ Consultation with a structural engineer
✔ Building control notifications
This ensures we identify the wall correctly and plan a safe, compliant removal.
We deliver a complete end-to-end service:
1. Initial Survey & Assessment
We visit your property, inspect the wall, and advise whether it is likely load bearing.
2. Structural Engineer Calculations
A qualified engineer confirms load paths and specifies the correct support beam (typically an RSJ or lintel).
3. Building Control Compliance
We handle building control approval to ensure your wall removal meets UK regulations.
4. Safe Temporary Support
Before removing the wall, we install props, strongboys, or other temporary supports to hold the structure safely.
5. Wall Removal
The wall is carefully removed, debris cleared, and the area made ready for steel installation.
6. RSJ or Structural Beam Installation
We fit a certified steel beam (RSJ, universal beam, or lintel) as per engineering calculations.
7. Finishing Work
We complete:
- Making good
- Plastering
- Skirting replacements
- Touch-ups
So your new open-plan space is ready for decorating.
✔ Specialists in load bearing wall removal
✔ Fully insured & compliant with building regulations
✔ Structural engineer collaboration
✔ Safe, tidy, professional workmanship
✔ Covering Leeds, Bradford & West Yorkshire
✔ Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
✔ Over 15 years’ construction expertise
We’re trusted by homeowners and landlords across the region for safe, high-quality structural work.
You do not usually need planning permission, but you always need:
- Structural engineer calculations
- Building regulations approval
- Certified installation of steel supports
We handle all of this for you - from start to finish.
Costs vary depending on:
- Size and thickness of the wall
- Beam size and steelwork required
- Access and structural complexity
- Finishing and plastering needs
We provide a free, fixed quotation after your survey.
