Steel Beam Installation & Load-Bearing Wall Removal by Brick Builds

A single steel beam installation for a kitchen knock-through in South Somerset typically costs £1,800–£3,500 all-in, including propping, the beam itself, padstones and making good. Larger or double-storey openings cost £3,500–£6,500. We provide a free structural survey and fixed-price quote — call 01460 353121.

Yes. Removing or altering a load-bearing wall always requires Building Control approval, regardless of whether the property is in South Somerset or elsewhere in Somerset. We handle the full Building Control application and notice for you, and the finished work is signed off with a completion certificate.

A straightforward internal steel beam installation in South Somerset — such as a kitchen-diner knock-through — typically takes 3–5 days including propping, removal, the beam lift, and making good. Larger openings or double-storey steels take longer. We provide a clear programme before work starts.

Yes — we work with independent structural engineers who provide the calculations, beam sizing and Building Control-ready drawings for your South Somerset project. This ensures the steelwork is properly certified, insurable, and compliant before we install it.

We take precautions to minimise disruption, including dust sheeting and careful demolition sequencing, but removing a load-bearing wall is inherently dusty and noisy work. We protect your Somerset home throughout and leave the finished opening ready for decoration.