We evaluate the existing structure and, when required, provide or coordinate the structural design, calculations, and stamped drawings needed for permitting and construction.
A load-bearing wall should not be removed until the existing structure has been evaluated and an appropriate replacement has been designed. Depending on the project and jurisdiction, stamped structural drawings may also be required for permitting.
The structural portion may take only a matter of days once temporary support and site conditions are ready, but the overall schedule depends on the span, utilities, permitting and the finishes affected by the work. We establish the anticipated sequence before construction begins and provide updates as the project progresses.
Often, yes, but older homes can require more investigation. Previous alterations, nonstandard framing, settlement and existing foundation conditions may affect the structural solution. Those conditions are evaluated before a final approach is recommended.
Cost depends on the span, loads, existing framing, utilities, access, permitting and the level of finish work involved. The initial consultation is a phone call to understand the project and determine fit. If appropriate, the next step may include an on-site evaluation before a construction proposal is developed.
Yes. Structural wall removals are often one part of a larger kitchen, whole-home or other substantial renovation. O'Laughlin Construction can coordinate the structural work with the surrounding construction so the engineering decisions support the finished space.