Covering Downpatrick
We work in Downpatrick (BT30) and the places around it, including Comber, Newtownards and Lisburn.
Homes in County Down
Across Northern Ireland you find city terraces, suburban semis and rural bungalows and farmhouses, so the right approach depends on the plot and the planning history.
What do you get with 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
- Steel beam installation on padstones
- Making good floors, walls and ceilings
What will a structural alteration cost?
Guide prices for structural alterations, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| 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 Downpatrick?
In Northern Ireland the council handles both planning and building control. Permitted development rules are set by the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015, and there is no party wall act, so we agree access and protection with neighbours in writing.
Internal alterations rarely need planning permission in Northern Ireland, but structural work needs building control approval.
What can change the price or programme?
- The beam size can mean a downstand in the ceiling unless it is set flush within the floor.
- Pipes and cables in the wall need rerouting first.
What are the steps?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- 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
How do I know if a wall is load-bearing?
We check on site and confirm with the structural engineer.
How long does it take?
The structural work is usually done in a few days, with one to three weeks including making good.
Do you work in Downpatrick?
Yes. Downpatrick is within our coverage for structural alterations, along with nearby Comber and Newtownards.
Structural alterations near Downpatrick
- Structural alterations in Comber
- Structural alterations in Newtownards
- Structural alterations in Lisburn
- Structural alterations in Belfast
Learn more about structural alterations, or see every project we cover in Downpatrick.