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Removing a load-bearing wall is one of the most common structural alterations carried out in residential properties.
Creating open-plan living spaces often involves removing structural walls between rooms such as kitchens, dining areas and living rooms. When this happens, the loads previously supported by the wall must be transferred safely using a structural beam.
BuildRegs prepares structural calculations for steel beams (often referred to as RSJ beams) required when removing load-bearing walls.
If you already have architect drawings prepared, you can upload them for review and receive a fixed quote for the structural calculations required for Building Control approval.
Typical steel beam calculations start from £249.
Most quotes within 24 hours · Secure digital delivery · Documentation prepared for Building Control
A load-bearing wall is a structural wall that supports loads from the building above.
These loads may come from:
Removing a load-bearing wall without proper structural support can affect the stability of the building. For this reason, structural calculations are usually required to demonstrate that the replacement beam safely supports the loads.
When a load-bearing wall is removed, a steel beam is typically installed to support the loads previously carried by the wall.
This beam is often referred to as an RSJ beam (Rolled Steel Joist).
Structural calculations determine the correct beam size and confirm that it can safely support the loads from the building structure.
These calculations are typically submitted to Building Control as part of the Building Regulations approval process.
Structural calculations are commonly required when:
Building Control officers often require structural calculations to confirm that the proposed beam design meets structural safety standards.
BuildRegs supports structural calculations for a wide range of residential alteration projects including:
If you already have architect drawings showing the proposed structural opening, we can review them and confirm the beam calculations required.
All structural calculations prepared by BuildRegs are designed to support Building Regulations approval.
Documentation typically includes:
Structural calculations for beams and structural elements
Building Regulation drawings suitable for submission
Clear technical documentation prepared for Building Control review
Digital delivery ready to submit
This documentation can be submitted to Building Control as part of the approval process.
Structural calculations for steel beams used in load-bearing wall removals typically start from £249.
Final pricing depends on the span of the opening, loads supported by the beam and the complexity of the structural design.
Upload your architect drawings and we will review the project and provide a fixed quote.
Upload your architect drawings in PDF or DWG format using the Upload Plans page.
We review the drawings and confirm the structural calculations and Building Regulation drawings required.
You receive a clear fixed quote by email.
Once approved, we prepare the structural calculations and technical drawings required for your extension project.
Your completed documentation is delivered digitally by email, ready for Building Control submission.
If you are planning to remove a load-bearing wall, upload your drawings and we will review the project and provide a fixed quote for the structural calculations required.
Typical steel beam calculations start from £249.
Most quotes within 24 hours · Secure digital delivery · Documentation prepared for Building Control
