Engineering for creating open-plan living spaces by removing load-bearing walls in properties across the Borough of Merton.
Structural Design for Internal Alterations in Merton
We provide the necessary structural design for internal alterations in Merton homes, focusing on the safe removal of load-bearing walls to create modern, open-plan layouts. Our service involves assessing the existing structure, calculating the loads, and designing appropriate steel beams or other supports. We produce the formal calculations and drawings required by Merton's Building Control department to prove the structural integrity of the alterations, enabling you to proceed with confidence.
Local Challenges
Internal Alterations in Merton
In Merton's Victorian and Edwardian housing stock, identifying which walls are load-bearing is the first critical step. These properties have often been altered over the decades, and assumptions can be dangerous. The challenge is to design a new support, typically a steel beam (RSJ), that can be installed with minimal disruption and is appropriately sized to prevent any future cracking or settlement. We also consider installation logistics, ensuring the specified beam can be physically brought into the property and erected safely.
What You Get
- Load-bearing wall assessment
- Full structural calculation package
- Steel beam (RSJ) or column design
- Bearing and padstone details
- Connection design
- Method statement for safe installation
Tailored Pricing
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Every project is unique. Share your drawings with us and receive a detailed fee proposal tailored to your internal alterations project in Merton.
Recent Project
Colliers Wood, Merton
We provided structural calculations for the removal of a 5-metre-long load-bearing wall between the kitchen and dining room of an Edwardian house. Our design specified a single steel beam with padstone bearings to create a large, uninterrupted open-plan family space.
Common Questions
Internal Alterations in Merton — FAQ
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