Structural Alteration Services
Structural alterations are changes to the parts of your home that carry weight, such as load-bearing walls, beams and supports. We carry out structural alterations for homeowners in Bournemouth and across Dorset, done safely and signed off to the correct standards.
From load bearing wall removal to bright, open plan living, we open up tired layouts and make far better use of the space you already have. Every change is designed around your home and how you want to live in it.
We handle structural changes for home renovations and extensions too, so this work can sit within a wider project. See our Home Renovations and Loft Conversion & Extensions services.
What's Included in Structural Alteration Work
Every job is designed around your property and the layout you want. Depending on the scope, structural alteration work can include the following.
Internal wall removal
Load-bearing wall alterations
Open-plan living spaces
Structural surveys & calculations
Building control sign-off
Full project management
All structural work meets current Building Regulations and is signed off on completion.
We keep every alteration clear, safe and predictable from day one. One team handles the survey, the beam work and the making good, so the job is managed properly from start to finish.
Initial Site Visit & Consultation
we visit your home, check which walls are structural, and talk through what you want to achieve.
Design, Planning and Advice
A structural engineer produces the calculations, and we advise on the safest way forward.
Detailed Quotation and Programme
You get a clear, fixed quote and a schedule with no hidden costs.
Build and Project Management
We install the beams and supports and coordinate every trade throughout.
Completion and Final Sign Off
Building control signs off the work, and we make good and clean up.
Experienced Local Builders Since 1985
Prem Build are an established, Bournemouth based building contractor with decades of experience delivering residential construction and renovation projects. We take a structured, hands on approach to every build, ensuring clear communication, practical decision making, and consistent project management from start to finish.
We give every project a practical, honest approach, with clear communication at each stage.
40+ Years’ Experience
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Structural Alterations FAQs
Structural alterations are changes to the parts of a house that carry weight, such as load-bearing walls, beams and supports. They include removing internal walls, fitting steel beams, and opening rooms. Because these elements hold the building up, the work must be designed and carried out safely by experienced professionals.
Often, yes. Creating an open plan kitchen, dining and living space usually means removing one or more internal walls. If any of those walls carry weight, a supporting beam is needed in their place. We assess your layout, confirm which walls are structural, and design a safe way to open the space.
Yes. Load bearing wall removal is a common part of our work. We install a correctly sized steel beam to carry the load above, based on calculations from a structural engineer. The work is signed off by building control, so your home stays safe, stable, and fully compliant.
Load-bearing walls usually run at right angles to the floor joists, sit above another wall or beam, or support the floor above. It is not always obvious from the surface, so it is best not to guess. We can inspect your property and confirm exactly which walls are structural before any work begins.
They often are. Many renovations and extensions involve removing walls or reworking the layout to make better use of space. We coordinate the structural work alongside the rest of the project, so it fits neatly into your renovation programme and is handled by one team throughout.
Most structural alterations do not need planning permission, but they must meet Building Regulations. Removing or altering a load-bearing wall requires building control approval and, in some cases, a party wall agreement with neighbours. We arrange the structural calculations, inspections, and paperwork for you, so the work is fully compliant.
A single wall removal with a new beam can often be completed in one to two weeks. Larger jobs, or structural work forming part of a bigger renovation or extension, take longer. We give you a clear programme after assessing the job, so you know what to expect and when.
Yes. Every structural change we make is based on calculations from a qualified structural engineer, so beams and supports are correctly sized for your home. We handle this coordination as part of the service, which keeps the work safe, compliant, and straightforward from start to finish.
Discuss Your Structural Alteration Project
If you are planning to remove a wall or open up your home, speak to Premier Building Services to arrange a site visit and talk through your plans in detail.
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Contact us today for a free, no obligation quotation and expert advice. Whether you are planning an extension, renovation, or internal works, our team is on hand to discuss your requirements and arrange a site visit.
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