Covering Crowthorne
Our coverage around Crowthorne (RG45) also includes Camberley, Wokingham and Bracknell.
Homes in the South East
Many South East homes are inter-war or post-war semis and detached houses with room for rear and side extensions, while historic town centres and villages bring conservation area and listed building controls.
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
- Temporary works and propping
- Steel beam installation on padstones
How much should I budget for a structural alteration?
Indicative costs for structural alterations. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| 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 |
Planning and building rules in Crowthorne
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. It does need building regulations approval because it affects the structure.
What should I think about before starting?
- Shared chimney breasts and walls can involve the Party Wall Act.
- The beam size can mean a downstand in the ceiling unless it is set flush within the floor.
From first call to completion
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- 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.
What people ask before starting
Do I need building regulations approval to remove a wall?
Yes, for any load-bearing wall. Non-structural partitions usually do not need approval.
How do I know if a wall is load-bearing?
We check on site and confirm with the structural engineer.
How do I get a price for structural alterations in Crowthorne?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Structural alterations near Crowthorne
- Structural alterations in Camberley
- Structural alterations in Wokingham
- Structural alterations in Bracknell
- Structural alterations in Farnborough
Learn more about structural alterations, or see every project we cover in Crowthorne.