Reconfiguring your Waltham Forest home? We provide the structural design for wall removals, chimney removals, and other internal modifications.
Structural Design for Internal Alterations
We provide structural design for a wide range of internal alterations in Waltham Forest properties. This typically involves creating open-plan spaces by removing load-bearing walls, or removing redundant chimney breasts to reclaim floor space. Our chartered engineers assess the existing structure and design new steelwork or timber beams to safely support the building. We provide the necessary calculations and drawings for Building Control approval, enabling you to confidently proceed with your renovation project.
Local Challenges
Internal Alterations in Waltham Forest
In older properties, such as the Warner flats in Walthamstow or Victorian terraces in Leyton, internal walls are often solid masonry and load-bearing. Removing them requires careful introduction of new steel beams, with consideration for temporary propping during construction. Chimney breast removal requires support for the remaining stack in the loft and above the roof, often using a gallows bracket or steel beam arrangement, which must be designed to suit the specific property's construction.
What You Get
- Load-bearing wall assessment
- Steel beam or lintel design and specification
- Bearing and padstone details
- Chimney breast removal support design
- Calculations pack for Building Control
- Notes on temporary works for your builder
Tailored Pricing
Request a Fee Proposal
Every project is unique. Share your drawings with us and receive a detailed fee proposal tailored to your internal alterations project in Waltham Forest.
Recent Project
Leytonstone, Waltham Forest
In a ground-floor flat, we designed the structural solution to remove the wall between the kitchen and reception room. This involved a single steel beam with padstones built into the existing masonry walls, creating a modern, open-plan living space.
Common Questions
Internal Alterations in Waltham Forest — FAQ
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