Chartered civil & structural engineer · Adelaide
Load Bearing Wall Removal Adelaide
Plan an open space with the supporting structure properly assessed.
Practical advice for your project.
Removing a wall changes how loads travel through a building. Solidbase Engineering assesses the existing structure and proposed opening, then develops the agreed structural design for beams, posts, connections and supports.
You work directly with Daniel Cybulski, a Chartered Professional Engineer with more than 15 years of civil and structural engineering experience. Solidbase is based in South Plympton and services Adelaide and projects across South Australia by arrangement.
How we can help
- Load bearing wall assessment for renovations
- Steel or timber beam and lintel design
- Post, connection and supporting footing assessment
What the process includes
- Review the proposed opening and available building information
- Assess the wall, roof or floor support arrangement
- Calculate the loads and design the agreed replacement support
- Prepare engineering documentation and clarify construction queries within scope
A written fee proposal confirms the inspection, calculations, report or drawings included in your project. The scope also identifies assumptions, exclusions and any additional investigations required.
Frequently asked questions
Can you tell whether a wall is load bearing from a photograph?
Photographs help define the enquiry, but they usually cannot establish the full load path. Plans, site observations and sometimes opening up are needed.
Does beam design include checking the supports?
The design scope should consider the beam reactions, posts, connections and supporting structure. Existing footings may need further investigation.
Can the wall be removed before design is complete?
The permanent support and any temporary support arrangements need to be resolved before structural demolition. Discuss the proposed sequence with your engineer and builder.