Covering Corby
Our coverage around Corby (NN17) also includes Uppingham, Kettering and Market Harborough.
Homes in the East Midlands
Housing in the East Midlands includes Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, with stone-built villages in some areas where conservation controls apply.
What does a structural alteration involve?
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 Corby?
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 |
Do you need permission for a structural alteration in Corby?
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
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 I think about before starting?
- Shared chimney breasts and walls can involve the Party Wall Act.
- Pipes and cables in the wall need rerouting first.
From first call to completion
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Your questions answered
How much does it cost to remove a load-bearing wall?
Usually £3,000 to £7,500 including VAT for a single wall with a steel beam, calculations and making good.
How long does it take?
The structural work is usually done in a few days, with one to three weeks including making good.
Can you visit a house in Corby to quote?
Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.
Structural alterations near Corby
- Structural alterations in Uppingham
- Structural alterations in Kettering
- Structural alterations in Market Harborough
- Structural alterations in Oakham
Learn more about structural alterations, or see every project we cover in Corby.