Covering Bideford
Alongside Bideford, we also cover Barnstaple, Bude (20 miles to the south-west) and Launceston.
Homes in the South West
Homes in the South West range from coastal and rural properties in stone and slate to city terraces and modern estates, so extensions are designed to match the local materials.
What is a structural alteration?
We arrange the structural calculations, support the floors and roof above with temporary props while the wall comes out, install the steel on padstones, then encase it for fire protection and make good. Chimney breast removals and new openings in external walls follow the same process.
- Building control application and inspections
- Fire protection and plaster encasement
- Making good floors, walls and ceilings
How much does a structural alteration cost in Bideford?
Use these ranges to budget for structural alterations; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| Structural alterations | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Single load-bearing wall removal with steel | £3,000 to £7,500 |
| Chimney breast removal with support | £1,800 to £4,500 |
| Multiple walls or full open-plan remodel | £8,000 to £20,000 |
How is a structural alteration approved in Bideford?
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
Internal work like this does not usually need planning permission unless the house is listed or your permitted development rights have been removed.
What should Bideford homeowners check first?
- Shared chimney breasts and walls can involve the Party Wall Act.
- Pipes and cables in the wall need rerouting first.
What are the steps?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Your questions answered
How long does it take?
The structural work is usually done in a few days, with one to three weeks including making good.
Can the steel be hidden in the ceiling?
Often it can be set within the floor depth, avoiding a downstand. The engineer confirms what is possible.
Do you work in Bideford?
Yes. Bideford is within our coverage for structural alterations, along with nearby Barnstaple and Bude.
Other towns nearby
- Structural alterations in Barnstaple
- Structural alterations in Bude
- Structural alterations in Launceston
- Structural alterations in Tiverton
Learn more about structural alterations, or see every project we cover in Bideford.