Load Bearing Wall Removal
Load-Bearing Wall Removal Engineering
You’re opening up your floor plan — great idea! But as soon as you tell the building department or contractor, you hear the same thing:
“You’ll need a structural engineer.”
That’s because a load-bearing wall carries weight from the floors or roof above. When it’s removed, that load must transfer safely through beams, posts, and foundations.
We make this process smooth and predictable.
Why Removing a Wall Requires Engineering
A building official needs to confirm:
- Whether the wall is load-bearing
- How much load the new beam must support
- Correct beam size and material
- Post and footing requirements
- Lateral stability and deflection limits
Without engineering, the city won’t approve the permit — and contractors won’t proceed.
What We Provide
A complete, permit-ready engineering package:
- Beam sizing (LVL, glulam, steel, or dimensional lumber)
- Post and footing design
- Load path analysis
- Stamped structural drawings
- Coordination with your contractor or designer
How It Works
- Send us photos and basic measurements
- We confirm the load path and structural requirements
- We design the new beam and posts
- You receive stamped plans for permit
It’s fast and straightforward.
Ready to Open Up Your Floor Plan?
FAQ — Load-Bearing Wall Removal
If it supports floors, a roof, or another wall above, it's load-bearing. We confirm this during design.
Often no. Photos and measurements are usually enough.
Yes — once engineered, it becomes a straightforward installation.
We can design flush beams, dropped beams, or steel beams depending on your project.