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Open-concept alterations

Open-concept alterations

Open up your floor plan with the structure engineered and the permit handled.

Overview

Take down the wall, keep the house standing

Opening walls changes how a house carries load. We identify which walls are structural, design the replacement beam, posts and footings, prepare sealed drawings for your permit and carry out the work.

Open-plan kitchen and living room

What we do

Engineering for removing walls

Not every wall carries load, and the ones that do can be replaced with a properly sized beam and supports. We confirm which is which during a site visit.

Our guide shows three ways homeowners can spot a load-bearing wall before renovating.

  • Load-bearing wall identification
  • Beam, post and footing design
  • Sealed drawings for your permit
  • Construction and finishing

From our projects

Recent work

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How it works

Structure, design and build in sequence

01

Tell us

Send plans, photos or a description of what you want.

02

Site visit

We inspect the space and existing structure and confirm the scope.

03

Drawings & permit

Engineers and architects prepare drawings for your building permit.

04

Build

Our construction team builds it, with engineers on call.

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FAQ

Common questions

Can't find your answer? Ask us.

How do I know if a wall is load-bearing?

Joist direction, wall location and what sits above are clues, but only an engineer can confirm. We assess during a site visit.

How long does the engineering take?

It depends on the project. Tell us about yours and we will give you a realistic timeline.

Do I need a permit?

Yes. Structural changes require a building permit and engineered drawings, which we prepare.

How do we get started?

Call us or send your project details through the contact form. We review what you send, arrange a site visit if needed, and give you a free quote.

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Ready to start? Tell us about your project.

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