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ALTER ENGINEERING · Residential structural engineering

Load-Bearing Wall Removal

Planning a more open living space? ALTER Engineering helps homeowners, renovation contractors and builders review proposed wall removals and develop the structural design and documentation needed for their project.

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The transformation, illustrated

From Existing Wall to Open Space

Follow the same room from initial assessment to two possible finished results.

Concept illustrations. The final structural solution depends on the existing building and project-specific engineering.

Living room separated from the dining area by a finished white wall with a doorway.

01 · Assessment

Initial Wall Assessment

We visually assess the existing wall and surrounding structure and discuss your proposed opening.

The same room with timber wall studs, doorway framing and ceiling joists exposed.

02 · Review and design

Framing Review and Engineering Design

Once the relevant framing is exposed, we review the structural arrangement and prepare the required design, calculations and drawings.

Finished open-plan living and dining space with a continuous ceiling and no visible beams or columns.

03 · Finished result / Option 1

Concealed Structure

An open interior with structural supports concealed within the finishes, where the existing structure and engineering design allow.

The same open-plan room with exposed dark steel beams and columns.

03 · Finished result / Option 2

Exposed Steel

An alternative finish that keeps the engineered steel beams and columns visible as part of the interior design.

Engineering for your renovation

Services are tailored to the building, proposed work and agreed project scope.

  • Structural assessment

    Review the existing structure, available information and proposed opening to establish the engineering scope. Site review may be required.

  • Beam and support design

    Design replacement beams, posts, connections and supporting elements where required by the assessed project conditions.

  • Structural calculations

    Prepare calculations for the structural elements included in the agreed engineering scope.

  • Drawings and documentation

    Prepare structural drawings and engineering documentation as applicable to the project. Required deliverables are confirmed in the proposal.

How It Works

  1. Request a quote

    Tell us where your project is and what you would like to change.

  2. Project review

    We review your inquiry and identify any additional information needed.

  3. Engineering proposal

    Receive a proposed scope, deliverables and fee for your review.

  4. Design and documentation

    Once the proposal is accepted, we proceed with the agreed engineering work.

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