English Consulting Engineers
A common feature in modern houses is open plan living which can be achieved by removing walls to create bigger, connected spaces. English Consulting Engineers can provide simple beam calculations that allows an opening to be added to a wall or for the wall to be completely removed. Load bearing walls can be completely rearranged changing any living space. English Consulting Engineers will assess the your requirements and develop solutions to help create the desired room arrangement.
The cost of removing an internal wall will depend on whether it is a load bearing wall or not. Non load bearing walls can be removed without the need for significant alterations. A load bearing wall on the other hand will impact the structure of the building and will require additional structural support often by way of a structural steel beam. Structural calculations are required whose cost should be factored into the overall cost of the job. English Consulting Engineers Ltd provide competitive quotes for these calculations.
You do not need planning permission to remove an internal wall unless it is a listed building where express permission must be sought..The removal of a front facing wall will require planning permission and the removal of a rear elevation wall may not require permission if it comes under permitted development rights. English Consulting Engineers Ltd will provide advice for your particular situation.
Planning permission is approval from a local planning authority on whether or not your proposed works can be carried out. It is concerned with the impact it will have on its surroundings, neighbours and the environment. Building Control is the authority that ensures that building works are being carried out to the building regulation requirements. Building control deals with the technical aspects of the build such as the structure, fire regulations etc. These are 2 completely different functions and require separate applications. Whilst you may not need planning permission for building alteration you will need building control sign off for most building work.
At English Consulting Engineers Ltd, we provide planning approval drawings and structural calculations and drawings for Building Control approval. Offering a one stop shop helps streamline the cost by removing the need for an architect.
We are a forward thinking chartered engineers consultancy operating in South West London.
We are fully insured, guaranteeing a safe and reliable project completion.
20+ years experience operating internationally and in the UK.
