Covering Neath
Neath sits 7 miles north-east of Swansea, with Swansea 7 miles to the south-west and Ystalyfera 7 miles to the north.
Homes in West Glamorgan
Across Wales you find valley terraces, coastal towns, rural stone houses and newer estates, so access, slopes and local materials all feature in the design.
What is included in a structural alteration in Neath?
Structural alterations change the load-bearing parts of a house, most often removing a wall between two rooms and putting in a steel beam to create an open-plan layout. The work needs a structural engineer’s design and building regulations approval.
- Temporary works and propping
- Fire protection and plaster encasement
- Making good floors, walls and ceilings
How much does a structural alteration cost in Neath?
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 |
What approvals does a structural alteration need in Wales?
Planning decisions in Wales are made by the local council, using permitted development rules set by the Welsh Government rather than England’s. Building regulations in Wales have their own approved documents, and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to work on shared walls and boundaries.
Internal work like this does not usually need planning permission in Wales unless the building is listed.
What can affect a structural alteration?
- 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.
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.
Do I need building regulations approval to remove a wall?
Yes, for any load-bearing wall. Non-structural partitions usually do not need approval.
Do you work in Neath?
Yes. Neath is within our coverage for structural alterations, along with nearby Swansea and Ystalyfera.
Also covering
- Structural alterations in Swansea
- Structural alterations in Ystalyfera
- Structural alterations in Maesteg
- Structural alterations in Pontarddulais
Learn more about structural alterations, or see every project we cover in Neath.