STEEL BEAM AND RSJ INSTALLATION ACCROSS MANCHESTER
A steel beam or RSJ is required any time a load bearing wall or structural element is removed or altered. Getting the specification right matters. An undersized beam, a poorly bedded bearing end or steelwork that hasn't been properly signed off will cause problems further down the line, both structurally and legally. At SHD, we confirm the correct beam specification for every job before any work begins, supply the steel and install it correctly as part of a fully managed project.
RSJ INSTALLATION FOR WALL REMOVAL
Removing a load bearing wall requires a rolled steel joist to carry the load that the wall was previously supporting. The beam specification depends on the span of the opening, the load above and the type of property. We confirm all of this as part of our structural assessment, supply the correct RSJ and install it to the required standard, with padstones bedded correctly at each bearing point. Building control is managed throughout.
STEEL BEAM INSTALLATION FOR CHIMNEY BREAST REMOVAL
Where a chimney breast is removed from one floor only, the section of chimney above needs to be supported by a steel beam. This is a critical element of the job and one that needs to be specified correctly for the load it will carry. We carry out a full assessment, confirm the beam size required and install it as part of the chimney removal project, ensuring the remaining structure is fully supported and signed off.
STEEL BEAM INSTALLATION FOR DOOR OPENINGS
Creating a structural opening for bi-fold doors, patio doors or new internal doorways in a load bearing wall requires a steel beam or lintel to support the structure above. The wider the opening, the larger the beam required. We confirm the correct specification for your opening size, supply the steel and install it as part of the door opening project, leaving a clean, certified opening ready for your door installer.
STEEL BEAM AND RSJ INSTALLATION PROCESS IN MANCHESTER
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Free Quote and Site Visit
Get in touch and we'll arrange a time to come out, assess the job and give you a clear, itemised quote with no obligation and no pressure. We'll confirm the scope of the structural work required, what beam specification is needed and what the building regulations implications are before any commitment is made.
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Structural Assessment
We establish the load bearing status of the wall or structure, confirm the correct beam size for the span and load involved and identify anything else inside the wall, such as wiring or pipework, that will need rerouting. We specify the steel based on what the job actually requires, not on what's easiest to source.
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The Work
We supply the correct beam and install it as part of the project. Padstones are bedded correctly at each bearing point and all temporary support is managed safely throughout the works. You'll receive daily photo updates so you always know what's happening, even if you're out of the house during the works.
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Building Control Sign-Off
We manage the building regulations process from start to finish. On completion, you'll receive the correct certification for the structural work carried out, which you'll need if you ever come to sell the property.
STRUCTURAL SPECIALIST WHO KEEP YOU IN THE LOOP
Steel beam installation sits at the heart of every structural alteration. It's the element that makes the job safe and compliant, and it's the part that, if done incorrectly, causes the most serious problems. At SHD, structural work is all we do. We don't take on general building work alongside it, which means every beam we install gets the full attention of a specialist team who understand exactly what they're putting in and why.
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Over 10 years of industry experience in structural alterations across Greater Manchester
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Daily photo updates sent to every client throughout the works, so you always know what's happening even if you're not at home
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Clear, itemised quotes agreed in full before any money changes hands, with no hidden costs and no surprises
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Exclusively focused on structural work, so you get a specialist, not a generalist
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Fully insured and compliant, with all building control managed on your behalf from start to finish
We're structural specialists. This is what we do, and we do it properly!
HOW MUCH DOES A STRUCTURAL DOOR OPENING COST IN MANCHESTER?
The cost of steel beam or RSJ installation depends on several factors, and any contractor quoting a fixed price without visiting the property first isn't giving you an accurate figure. The main things that affect cost are:
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The span of the opening and the beam size required
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The weight of the load the beam needs to carry
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Whether padstones or additional bearing support are required
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Whether the beam is part of a wall removal, chimney removal or door opening project
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The extent of temporary support and propping required during installation
Steel beam and RSJ installation is almost always part of a wider structural project rather than a standalone job. Our quotes cover the full scope of the work, including the steel itself, installation, building control and all associated structural work, so you get a single clear price with no hidden extras. Get in touch for a free quote and we'll come out, assess the job properly and give you an accurate figure based on exactly what your project requires.
STEEL BEAM AND RSJ INSTALLATION ACROSS MANCHESTER AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS
We carry out steel beam and RSJ installation across Manchester and the wider region as part of our full range of structural alteration services. Whether you're removing a load bearing wall in a Victorian terrace in Chorlton, taking out a chimney breast in a semi-detached in Didsbury or creating a structural opening for bi-fold doors in Salford, we handle the steelwork as part of a fully managed project.
Areas we regularly cover include Salford, Stockport, Stretford, Wythenshawe, Altrincham, Sale, Cheadle, Bury, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Ashton-under-Lyne, Leigh and Wigan. If you're not sure whether we cover your area, just get in touch and we'll let you know.
