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Renovations & Beam Design

Structural engineering for wall removals, beam changes and alterations to homes and small commercial spaces. Understand the existing supports and the design needed for your proposed layout.

Discuss your structural alteration

Residential beam and supporting posts illustrating a structural alteration — Illustrative image

THE RIGHT SUPPORT

Start with the question
you need answered.

Opening up a kitchen, moving a basement post or changing a commercial layout can affect the structure above and below the work. We start with the existing building and your proposed changes, then define the review and design needed. The result is structural information that helps you coordinate the alteration with your contractor.

Is this your project?

You want to remove a wall between a kitchen and living space.
A beam or post needs to change to suit a basement layout.
A small commercial renovation affects existing structural elements.

WHAT WE DO

A clearly defined scope.

Understand the support

Review available drawings and site information to establish how the affected structure carries loads.

Design the change

Develop the required beam, post, connection and supporting-structure details for the agreed alteration.

Clarify the construction

Explain the issued structural information and address engineering questions or proposed changes within the agreed scope.

What you can receive

Structural drawings and connection details appropriate to the alteration.
Supporting engineering calculations and documentation for the defined design.
Clear identification of the structural work and coordination needs.

Deliverables are confirmed with your project scope.

What helps us get started

Property location and a description or sketch of the proposed layout.
Available building drawings and relevant photographs.
Contractor questions, permit comments and intended project timing.

HOW IT WORKS

From inquiry
to deliverable.

Review your plans
Discuss the alteration, inspect the available records and arrange a site review where needed.
Develop the design
Confirm the engineering scope and prepare the structural calculations, drawings and details.
Coordinate next steps
Issue the engineering documents and clarify the design with you and your contractor.

COMMON QUESTIONS

A few useful answers.

Can I tell whether a wall is load-bearing?

Its position or appearance alone is not enough. Existing drawings and a site investigation help establish its role. Confirm the structure before demolition.

Can my contractor contact Corevex?

Yes. Contractors can share the proposed work, available drawings and specific design questions to help define the review and deliverables.

Does the design include permit approval?

Engineering documents can support your application. Municipal review and permit approval are separate; we discuss the structural documentation your project needs.

START A CONVERSATION

Let’s talk about your project.

Share the proposed work, available information and your main questions.