I will calculate load bearing wall removal and size replacement beams

United States

I speak English

Senior Structural Engineer

Hi, I’m Alex S., a Senior Structural Engineer with 15+ years of experience specializing in US building permit plans and structural calculations. I help homeowners, contractors, and real estate investo...
About this Gig

Planning an open-concept layout by removing a load-bearing wall? I provide accurate structural beam sizing calculations and framing layout details tailored to US building codes (IRC/IBC).


Whether you are replacing an interior wall with an LVL, glulam, or steel beam, I deliver clear engineering calculation sets ready for contractor reference and permit review.


What Can Be Included:

  1. Load Calculations: Gravity, ceiling, roof, and floor load analysis acting on the opening.
  2. Beam Sizing & Selection: Sizing for LVL, Glulam, PSL, or Steel I-beams (W-shapes).
  3. Support Column & Post Sizing: Sizing end posts, double studs, or steel columns.
  4. Point Load Tracing: Verification of load path to footings below.
  5. Framing Details: Connection details (beam-to-post, hangers, bearing length).


What I Need to Get Started:

  • Length of wall being removed and ceiling height.
  • Photos of the wall, attic, or basement/crawlspace above and below.
  • Floor above info (attic only, second story, or roof load).


Note: All deliverables consist of unstamped structural calculation reports and drafting details ready for permit submission or local engineering review.


Message me before ordering to confirm your project

Project scale:

Building

Building type:

Residential

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Commercial

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Other

Material speciality:

Concrete

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Wood

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