Cost to Remove a Load-Bearing Wall UK 2026

Removing a load-bearing wall to open up a UK home costs £2,500–£6,500 in 2026 including the RSJ, structural engineer, building control and make-good plastering. Larger openings or two-storey walls add £2,000–£4,000.

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Typical UK price range: £2,500–£8,000. Typical time: 3–7 days.

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Job type Remove load-bearing wall Remove partition wall Knock through (2 rooms) Open plan kitchen-diner Single RSJ only

Region London South East South West Midlands North of England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland

Specification level Basic / standard Mid-range Premium / high-end

Extras

Structural engineer fee £350–£800 Building control £250–£600 Make-good plastering £600–£1,500 Flooring make-good £400–£1,200 Localised rewire £350–£900

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Key points

• £2,500–£6,500 for a typical single-storey opening
• Always needs a structural engineer (£350–£800)
• Building regulations sign-off required
• Allow 3–5 days on site plus 4–8 weeks for engineer/building control

Cost breakdown

Item	Low	High
Structural engineer	£350	£800
Building control	£250	£600
Acro props + temp works	£200	£500
Wall removal	£800	£2,200
RSJ install	£600	£1,800
Make-good plastering	£500	£1,400

Cost by UK region

Region	Typical cost
London	£7,087
South East	£6,562
South West	£5,775
Midlands	£5,250
North England	£4,725
Scotland	£4,987
Wales	£4,725

How to save money

• Never skip the structural engineer — illegal and dangerous
• Get the engineer to spec 25 % spare load capacity for future works
• Schedule the make-good with a redecoration — fewer dust events

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FAQs

How wide can the opening be?

Up to 4 m with a single RSJ; wider needs twin or composite beams. Your structural engineer will calculate.

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Disclaimer: Prices are guide ranges based on 2026 UK market data. Get quotes from local tradespeople for accurate pricing.