Load-path review
Assessment of floor and roof loads supported by the wall and the structure below it.
Engineering enabled by advanced software and AI.
Residential Structural Changes
Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Removing a bearing wall changes how loads reach the foundation. We evaluate the affected framing and design the beam, posts, connections, and footing changes needed for the proposed opening.
Wall changes we help with
Open-plan living
New openings between kitchens and living rooms.
Wall removal & relocation
Support designs for changes to bearing walls.
Wider passages
Engineered openings for doorways and connected rooms.
Multi-story openings
Structural changes that account for loads above and below.
How we help
Wall removal engineeringClear plans for your new opening
We help you understand the existing structure and plan the beams, supports, and connections needed to open up your home. Together, we agree on the drawings, engineering, and support your project needs before work begins.
Beam calculations
Beam sizing and strength, deflection, and bearing checks for the proposed opening.
Post & footing details
Design of the new support points and footing modifications required by the analysis.
Structural drawings
Beam, post, and connection details with signed and sealed documents where required. Temporary shoring is included only when specifically scoped.
How it works
Your project,step by step.
A clear path from your first ideas to coordinated drawings.
Share your ideas
Tell us what you want to build or change and share any sketches, existing plans, or photos you have.
Plan the next steps together
We walk you through the proposed scope, drawings, fee, and timeline, answer your questions, and agree on a plan together.
Design the supports
We design the beam, posts, connections, and footing changes required for your proposed opening.
Get your plan set
Receive drawings for your contractor and permit review, with review responses and clarifications as agreed.
Load-Bearing Wall Removal questions
Before youget started.
Practical answers about your project, the information we need, and preparing for the next steps.
Request a project quote
Tell us what you want to build.
Share the property address, describe the work, and attach any plans or photos you have. We'll review the information and confirm the services, deliverables, and schedule.