What is included
- ✓Acro prop and strongboy temporary support
- ✓Careful masonry demolition and dust screening
- ✓Structural steel (RSJ) lifting and seating
- ✓Padstone casting and mortar bedding
- ✓Fire-rated double plasterboard encasement
- ✓Wall making-good and ceiling blending
Request a home visit and quote
Leave your details below and we will contact you to discuss your project and arrange a convenient site survey.
Why neighbours trust Rowan & Mortar
Strict safety procedures
We prop joists methodically so the upper floors remain completely stable throughout the entire demolition.
Building control compliance
We follow engineer drawings to the letter so your local building control inspector signs off without delays.
Proper dust control
We seal off remaining living rooms with zip doors and plastic sheeting to stop masonry dust spreading.
Our quality commitment
We stand behind the work we carry out in your home. If any fitting, join, or plaster finish does not meet what we agreed in your quote, we return and put it right promptly without fuss or extra labour charges. Pricing & payment
How we work with you
-
1
Calculations and site survey
We review structural engineer calculations, verify wall loads, and plan beam hoisting routes into the house.
-
2
Temporary propping
We install steel Acro props and load spreaders under joists above before touching a single brick.
-
3
Demolition and beam placement
We knock through the wall cleanly, cast concrete padstones, and lift the steel beam firmly into position.
-
4
Fireproofing and plastering
We clad the steel in fire-line board, patch adjacent ceilings and walls, and prepare the opening for paint.
Questions about this service
Do I need a structural engineer before booking this?
Yes, an engineer must calculate the size of the steel beam and padstones for load-bearing walls. If you do not have one, we can introduce trusted local engineers.
Do we need Building Regulations approval?
Yes, knocking through a load-bearing wall always requires local council building control sign-off. We can assist with the building notice submission.
How much dust does a knock-through create?
Taking down masonry creates dust, but we tape off doorways with heavy polythene, use extraction tools, and vacuum regularly to keep it contained.
What our clients say about our work
Rowan & Mortar overhauled our Victorian terrace ground floor. The C24 timber joists took out the floor bounce completely, and the plaster finish was so flat our decorator praised it.
Edward P., Guildford, GBJulian and his team turned our tired two-bedroom flat around on schedule. They laid porcelain tiles through the kitchen and hallway with neat, tight grout lines, and left the flat tidy every evening.
Clare M., London, GBHaving a named lead on site made all the difference. When we noticed a small door latch snagging three weeks after handover, Julian came back the next morning and sorted it immediately.
Simon W., St Albans, GBAll services
Ready to discuss your home renovation plans?
Send us a quick message or call to talk through your ideas. We usually call you back within three hours during regular working days to book a visit.