Structural Support for Open-Concept Renovations
- HOMEOWNERS
Removing a wall can completely change the way your home feels. A closed-off kitchen can become part of the living space. A divided floor plan can feel brighter, larger, and more connected.
When that wall is load-bearing, the transformation depends on getting the structure right. OpenSpan Structural handles the beam, supports, and structural inspection needed to safely create the opening… so the rest of your renovation can move forward with confidence.
Open Up Your Home with Confidence
The finished space may be what you are picturing first… a larger kitchen, better flow, more natural light, or a main living area that finally works for the way your family uses the home.
Before the finishes can come together, the structure has to be addressed correctly. If a load-bearing wall is removed, the home still needs a continuous path for loads to travel from above down to the foundation.
That is where our work begins. We review how the home is framed, determine what the wall is supporting, and define the beam and support system needed to safely create the opening.
What Happens After the Beam Is Installed?
Once the beam and supports are installed and approved, your home is ready for the next phase of the renovation.
Your contractor or trades can then move forward with the surrounding work, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, flooring, trim, cabinets, lighting, and finishes.
By keeping the structural scope clear and separate, the project stays organized. You know what OpenSpan is responsible for, what your renovation team handles, and when the space is ready to move forward.
What OpenSpan Handles
OpenSpan Structural handles the structural portion of your wall removal project. That includes reviewing the existing conditions, selecting the proper beam solution, installing the structural beam and supports, and coordinating the required structural inspection.
Our role is intentionally focused. We do not manage the full renovation, and we do not perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, flooring, trim, or finish work.
Those parts are handled separately by your contractor or other trades. We take care of the structural work that makes the opening possible, then your renovation team can move forward with the rest of the space.
Ready to Open Up Your Space?
If you are considering removing a load-bearing wall, we can review your project, answer your questions, and help you understand what it will take from a structural standpoint.
Start the conversation today and take the first step toward a more open, connected home.
Your questions answered
Common Homeowner Questions
Load-bearing wall removal is a controlled structural process—not simple demolition. We begin with evaluation and design, install temporary shoring to support the structure, complete the beam and support installation, and coordinate the required inspection.
Each step is planned and executed to maintain structural stability from start to finish.
Each step is planned and executed to maintain structural stability from start to finish.
Most structural installations are completed within a few days once work begins. The exact timeline depends on factors like span length, beam type, and site conditions, but the installation itself is typically efficient and well-coordinated.
We focus on completing the structural scope cleanly so the rest of your project can move forward without delay.
We focus on completing the structural scope cleanly so the rest of your project can move forward without delay.
Yes—we manage the structural permit and inspection process as part of our scope. This includes submitting the permit, coordinating with the local building department, scheduling inspections, and closing the permit once approved.
By keeping the permit limited to the structural scope, the process remains clear, predictable, and efficient.
By keeping the permit limited to the structural scope, the process remains clear, predictable, and efficient.
No—OpenSpan Structural focuses exclusively on the structural portion of the project. Our scope includes evaluation, temporary support, beam and structural installation, and coordination of the required structural inspection.
We do not perform drywall, flooring, trim, electrical, plumbing, or other finish work. Those trades are handled separately by your contractor or project team.
By keeping our scope focused, we ensure the structural work is completed correctly, efficiently, and without overlap—allowing the rest of your project to move forward smoothly.
We do not perform drywall, flooring, trim, electrical, plumbing, or other finish work. Those trades are handled separately by your contractor or project team.
By keeping our scope focused, we ensure the structural work is completed correctly, efficiently, and without overlap—allowing the rest of your project to move forward smoothly.
Why Homeowners Choose OpenSpan Structural
Homeowners choose OpenSpan Structural because they want the open space without guessing about the structure behind it.
We bring focused structural expertise to one of the most important parts of an open-concept renovation. Our work helps make the finished vision possible while protecting the safety, performance, and long-term integrity of the home.
Whether you are early in the planning stage or already working with a contractor, we can help you understand what is structurally required and how to move forward.