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Wall removal cost: what it really costs in 2026
Open-plan knock-throughs, honestly priced.
£1,100 – £3,960
Taking out a non-load-bearing wall starts around £1,100. A load-bearing wall with a small steel runs about £2,200, and large structural openings £3,960+.
Price by spec
| Option | What it means | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Non load-bearing | Stud wall out, ceiling made good | £1,100 |
| Load-bearing (small) | Steel beam (RSJ) installed | £2,200 |
| Load-bearing (large) | Long spans, bigger steels | £3,960+ |
What actually happens
- Structural engineer confirms what's holding what
- Building control notified; calculations approved
- Props up — the ceiling is supported before anything moves
- Wall removed and the steel lifted in
- Steel packed, padstones set, props down
- Ceiling and walls made good and plastered
Popular choices
Kitchen-diner knock-throughsBroken-plan (part walls, columns)Pocket or Crittall doors in the opening
Regulations to know
- Load-bearing removals need building regulations approval and structural calculations — no exceptions
- On party or shared structures, Party Wall Act notices apply
- An engineer's calcs cost a few hundred pounds and are not optional
Tips from the trade
- Never let anyone 'tell by knocking' — pay for the engineer's letter
- Order the steel early; it's the usual delay
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