Covering Shirley
Shirley is about 6 miles south-east of Birmingham. We also cover Solihull (2 miles to the east), Acocks Green and Birmingham.
Homes in the West Midlands
Across the West Midlands, terraced and semi-detached houses in red brick are typical, along with post-war estates where garage conversions and side extensions are popular.
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
- Temporary works and propping
- Steel beam installation on padstones
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 |
What approvals does a structural alteration need in England?
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 can affect a structural alteration?
- Shared chimney breasts and walls can involve the Party Wall Act.
- Removing walls can affect the fire escape route on open-plan ground floors in three-storey houses.
What happens after I enquire?
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
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.
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.
How do I get a price for structural alterations in Shirley?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Also covering
- Structural alterations in Solihull
- Structural alterations in Acocks Green
- Structural alterations in Birmingham
- Structural alterations in Aston
Learn more about structural alterations, or see every project we cover in Shirley.