What matters in structural work
Support before removal
Temporary propping is used so changes can be made in a controlled way.
Method shaped by the house
Access, load paths and existing construction affect how the work is done.
Neat reintegration afterwards
Once the structure is altered, we make good around the change properly.
Changing the layout without guessing
In Pontypridd, opening up rooms and changing the way a house flows often means altering load-bearing parts of the structure. That is not a job for hopeful measuring and a deep breath. We take on structural alterations such as forming openings, changing load-bearing walls, supporting new layouts and dealing with local structural defects. Before masonry, beams or other supporting elements are changed, we assess the existing build and work to the required structural information so the method suits the way the house is actually put together.
Planned support, controlled work, proper making good
Structural work usually involves calculations, specified supports, temporary propping and Building Regulations, with the build carried out in a controlled sequence. We plan access, the load path, the scale of the opening and the surrounding construction before demolition starts, then install the required support and make good the affected area so it ties back into the rest of the property. Some jobs are part of a bigger extension or renovation. Others are targeted changes on their own. We take on both.
Frequently asked questions
Do structural alterations need calculations?
Structural alterations often require calculations and specified supports, especially where load-bearing walls are being changed or openings created. We assess the existing structure first and work to the required information so the alteration is carried out in a controlled way.
How disruptive is structural work in a lived-in home?
That depends on the scale of the opening, where it sits in the house, the access available and what temporary support is needed. Some jobs are fairly contained. Others involve more demolition and making good, so it helps to plan around how the property is being used.
Can you do structural work as part of a bigger project?
Yes. Structural work can be carried out within an extension or renovation, or as a focused job on its own. Looking at it as part of the wider project often helps with layout decisions, service routes and the order in which the rest of the work should happen.