Structural Alterations & Steelwork

Knock throughs, load bearing wall removal and steel beams, carried out safely and signed off, with our team on the project throughout.

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Open up your home with confidence

Removing a wall to create a bright, open plan living space is one of the most transformative changes you can make to a home, but it is work that demands real care and proper engineering. Fowler Construction undertakes knock throughs, load bearing wall removal and steel beam installation across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire.

If you are opening a kitchen into a generous dining and family space, or reconfiguring several rooms into one considered layout, we make certain the structure above is properly supported, correctly engineered and fully signed off.

Steelwork and structural work carried out properly

We install steel beams and carry out structural alterations to building control standards, working alongside a structural engineer for the calculations and beam sizing wherever they are required. The work is approached methodically, from temporary support and propping through to installing the beam and carefully making good the surrounding walls and ceilings.

We manage every project with senior oversight and bring in our hand-picked team of trusted trades where needed, so you have a single, accountable point of contact from start to finish. The site is kept clean and safe throughout, and we keep you informed at every stage, so a significant structural change is handled calmly and with as little disruption as possible to the rest of the home.

A sound, properly finished opening

The result is a safe, properly supported opening that is signed off by building control, with the new beam neatly encased and the surrounding surfaces made good and ready for decoration. The transformation feels considered and permanent, exactly as it should.

If your plans also take in a wider renovation or extension, we are well placed to carry the whole project through as one continuous, well managed piece of work.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How is the structure supported while the wall is removed?
How long does a knock through take?
Do you work alongside a structural engineer?
Do you make good once the beam is installed?
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