Tyne and Wear · England
Steel beam installers in Newcastle upon Tyne
RSJs and steel beams for homes and businesses in Newcastle upon Tyne, with calculations, approvals, propping and making good.
- Itemised written quote
- Beam sized by a structural engineer
- Covering Newcastle upon Tyne and nearby
- Free survey visit
- Engineer's calculations arranged
- Building control handled
- Fixed written price once scope is agreed
- England, Wales, mainland Scotland & NI
Steel beam work in Newcastle upon Tyne
If you are in Newcastle upon Tyne or the NE1, NE2, NE3, NE4 and NE6 districts, we can survey, design and install the steel for your opening. The wider Tyne and Wear area is covered as well. One team handles the approvals, the propping, the beam and the finish.
Approval in Newcastle upon Tyne is through council building control or a registered building control approver, and party wall notices apply where steel bears into a shared wall.
Services in Newcastle upon Tyne
Wall removal & knock-throughs
- Load-bearing wall removal
- Kitchen-diner knock-throughs
- Through-lounge knock-throughs
- Chimney breast removal
New & wider openings
- Wider doorways & openings
- Bi-fold & sliding door openings
- Garage conversion openings
- Lintel replacement
Extensions, lofts & basements
Beams, frames & columns
Design & approvals
- Structural calculations
- Building control sign-off
- Party wall beam works
- Fire protection for steel beams
Site works & commercial
What happens, step by step
Survey in Newcastle upon Tyne
We visit, look at the wall and what sits above it, measure the opening and note services, access and how the steel can be brought in.
Engineer's design
A structural engineer sizes the beam, padstones and any posts, and sets out the temporary support needed while the wall is out.
Building control
We submit a building notice or full plans application to Newcastle City Council, so approval is in place before the wall is touched.
Install and sign-off
Props go in, the opening is formed, the steel is set and packed, building control inspects it, and we make good.
Guide prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
As a guide, budget £1,850–£4,650 including VAT for load-bearing wall removal with steel beam in Newcastle upon Tyne, based on published UK cost guides adjusted for prices in the North East (-7%).
| Job | Typical guide range | What it usually covers |
|---|---|---|
| Load-bearing wall removal with steel beam | £1,850–£4,650 | Typical internal wall up to about 4 m: calculations, building control, propping, steel, padstones, fitting, fire protection and making good |
| Chimney breast removal (ground floor) | £1,400–£2,800 | Ground-floor breast removed, steel to support the breast above, building control and making good |
| Rear wall opening for bi-fold or sliding doors | £2,300–£6,500 | External wall opened up to about 5 m with steel, propping, cavity tray and making good (doors supplied separately) |
| Loft conversion steels | £2,300–£5,600 | Supply and fit of floor and ridge steels on padstones, including lifting into the roof space |
| Structural calculations for a beam | £230–£700 | Site measure or photos, beam and padstone design and calculations for building control |
Figures include our approximate regional adjustment for prices in the North East (-7%) and are rounded. How these figures are worked out.
Building rules in Newcastle upon Tyne
For Newcastle upon Tyne, building control is provided by Newcastle City Council, or by a registered building control approver if preferred. We send them the engineer's calculations with a building notice or full plans application and book the inspections. Work done without approval can cause problems at sale and is far dearer to put right later.
Terraced and semi-detached homes often need party wall notices, because cutting into a shared wall to take a beam end is notifiable under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Allow at least two months for the notice period unless your neighbour agrees sooner.
Steel beams in Newcastle upon Tyne: questions
Do you also work near Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. We also cover nearby towns including Gateshead, Gosforth, Felling and Wallsend.
Can I stay at home while the work is done in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Usually, yes. The work area is screened and floors are protected. The rooms either side of the opening are out of action for a few days, and there is some noise and dust while the masonry comes out.
What happens at the survey visit in Newcastle upon Tyne?
We look at the wall, the floor and ceiling either side and what sits above, measure the opening you want, and note cables, pipes and access for the steel. It usually takes under an hour and there is no charge.
Who approves steel beam installation in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Structural work in Newcastle upon Tyne needs a building notice or full plans application to Newcastle City Council or a registered building control approver. We prepare and submit it with the structural engineer's calculations and arrange the inspections, so the completion paperwork follows the job.
Do I need a party wall agreement for steel beam installation in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes, if the beam bears into a shared wall: the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in England and Wales, and a party structure notice must be served at least two months before that work starts. We arrange it through a party wall surveyor.