Steel beam, padstone and bearing calculations
The aim is a concise, buildable answer rather than a bulky report that is difficult to use on site.
Structural Engineering Service
Wall Removals & Property Alterations
Focused structural design for alterations to existing buildings, including open-plan layouts and local changes that need building control approval.
Overview
Clear structural design for approval and site.
Loadbearing wall removals, chimney breast removals, lintel design and local strengthening. BJS Engineering keeps the design package practical, properly evidenced and focused on what the homeowner, architect, builder and building control team need to move the project forward.
Drawings and notes for building control and builders
The aim is a concise, buildable answer rather than a bulky report that is difficult to use on site.
Advice on propping, sequencing and existing structure where needed
The aim is a concise, buildable answer rather than a bulky report that is difficult to use on site.
What Is Covered
The details normally included in this service.
Loadbearing wall removals
Chimney breast removals
Lintel and beam design
Local floor and wall strengthening
Party wall structural advice
Process
A straightforward route from information to answer.
The best starting point is usually a drawing pack, photos of the existing building and a short note explaining what needs to change.
01
Review the existing layout, proposed opening and supporting walls.
02
Design the beam or lintel arrangement to suit the building.
03
Provide a concise package for approval and site installation.
Need this type of structural design?
Send drawings, photos or a short description and BJS Engineering will advise on the right structural input.