I will design residential load bearing wall removal framing plans
Residential Structural Designer and Building Permit Specialist
About this Gig
Traditional firms charge thousands and take weeks. I specialize in providing rapid, permit-ready structural beam calculations and framing plans tailored specifically for residential wall removals and structural alterations. Whether you are a general contractor or a DIY homeowner, I will engineer the exact structural support needed to keep your house safe and pass building inspections.
What This Gig Covers:
- Load-Bearing Assessment: Verifying gravity load paths from roof joists to the foundation.
- Beam & Header Sizing: Precise calculations for Engineered Lumber (LVL, PSL), Timber, or Steel I-Beams.
- Support Columns & Posts: Calculation of wood/steel support posts and footing capacities.
- Connection Details: Clear CAD details showing beam-to-post and joist hanger attachments.
Deliverables: Formal Structural Calculation Report (.PDF) and clean, code-compliant Structural Framing Plans (.PDF/.DWG).
Project scale:
House
Building type:
Residential
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Commercial
Material speciality:
Concrete
Delivery style preference
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FAQ
What types of structural beams do you size?
I size all standard residential framing materials including Engineered Lumber (LVL, Microllam, Glulam), Solid Sawn Timber (2x10, 2x12 headers), and Structural Steel I-Beams (W-shapes).
