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Open floor plans, beams and permits

Open up your space, safely

Taking out a load-bearing wall needs a correctly sized beam and a permit. Describe your wall in 2 minutes and licensed local pros get back to you.

  • Free, no obligation: you decide whether to follow up.
  • No more than 3 professional(s), matched to the service and your area: no mass solicitation.
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Step 1 of 4 What do you need?
Step 2 of 4 Tell us about your project
Project type
Floors above the wall
You are
Wall length (optional)
Step 3 of 4 Where and when?
When would you like to start?
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How it works

  1. You describe your project

    Service, location, timeline and a few details. The request is free for you.

  2. We review the request

    An incomplete or inconsistent request may need more details or may not be shared.

  3. No more than 3 professional(s)

    With your consent, the request is offered to verified professionals serving your area. They pay to access it.

  4. You choose freely

    Professionals contact you directly. You are under no obligation to accept any quote.

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This service is free for the person making the request. It is paid for by professionals: they pay to access requests that match their skills and service area. A request is shared with no more than 3 professional(s), and only if you agreed. We do not perform the services shown ourselves and do not recommend one professional over another.

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Why use our service

One request, professionals from your area

  • Save time

    Instead of searching for and calling several companies, you describe your project once.

  • Professionals near you

    Your request is only offered to professionals who serve your area and offer this service.

  • You stay in control

    No more than 3 professional(s), no obligation to accept a quote, and your data can be deleted at any time.

Regulations

Good to know before you ask

A load-bearing wall carries the weight of the floors or roof above. Removing it means transferring that load to a beam, posts and footings, under a building permit. The beam is sized from code tables or by a licensed engineer.

Ask whether the quote includes shoring, the engineer, the permit, electrical or plumbing in the wall, and the floor, drywall and paint repairs. We do not perform the work ourselves and do not show prices.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a wall is load-bearing?

Clues include joists resting on it, walls stacked above it and a beam or girder below it, but only an engineer or an experienced contractor can confirm it.

Do I need a permit?

Yes, structural changes need a building permit in nearly all jurisdictions.

Can the beam be hidden in the ceiling?

Often, with a flush beam set into the floor framing, depending on the span and the loads. The engineer tells you what is possible.

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