Wall Removal
Structural engineering for wall removal projects, including load-bearing wall assessment, RSJ beam design and building control calculations.
Removing a wall – whether to create an open plan living space or to reconfigure a layout – is one of the most popular home improvement projects in the UK. If the wall is load-bearing, a structural engineer is required to design an appropriate structural solution and provide calculations for building control approval. Offset Engineering provides a fast, professional service covering all aspects of wall removal structural engineering.
Is Your Wall Load-Bearing?
Before removing any wall, it is essential to determine whether it is load-bearing. A load-bearing wall supports the weight of the floors, roof or other walls above it. Removing it without proper structural support can cause serious structural damage to your property. Our engineers will assess your specific situation and determine the correct structural solution, whether that involves a steel RSJ beam, timber beam or other structural element.
Structural Design for Wall Removal
Once we have confirmed the wall is load-bearing and assessed the loads involved, we design an appropriate structural solution. This typically involves specifying an RSJ (rolled steel joist) or flitch beam of the correct size to span the opening safely, along with the required padstone or plate bearing details at each end. Our calculations demonstrate compliance with the relevant Eurocodes and are prepared for building control submission.
Building Control Approval
Removing a load-bearing wall requires building control approval. This involves submitting structural calculations and supporting documentation to your local authority or an approved inspector. Offset Engineering produces all the documentation required for this submission, including structural calculations, specification notes and any required drawings. We can also liaise with building control on your behalf if required.
Key Benefits
- Load-bearing assessment included
- RSJ and beam design calculations
- Building control ready documentation
- Pad stone and bearing design
- Propping scheme where required
- Nationwide service
Our Process
A straightforward approach from start to finish.
Enquiry
Contact us with details of the wall you wish to remove and your property type. We will provide a fixed-fee quote.
Site Visit
Where required, one of our engineers will visit to inspect the wall, assess the structure and take measurements.
Structural Design
We design the beam and connection details, producing full structural calculations to Eurocode standards.
Documentation
You receive your building control-ready calculations and any supporting drawings for submission and contractor use.
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