Load bearing wall removal in Hamilton typically runs $8,000 to $25,000, and the span, beam type, and foundation requirements are what move a specific project within that range. Here's what the free structural assessment covers, what actually drives the price, and how to book yours.
What the Free Assessment Actually Covers
A structural assessment confirms whether your wall is actually load bearing through direct framing inspection - not a guess based on how it looks. If it is load bearing, that same visit scopes the span, identifies beam type options, and checks whether the existing footings can handle the new point loads. A written, fixed-price proposal follows within 48 hours, at no cost.
Fixed-price means fixed. Every project is delivered at exactly the price on your written proposal - engineering, permits, demolition, beam installation, post installation, and structural closure all included in that number.
What Actually Moves the Price
Span & Beam Type
A single opening up to 12 feet with an LVL beam runs $8,000 to $14,000. A 12-to-20-foot medium span, sometimes needing a steel I-beam, runs $12,000 to $20,000. Anything over 20 feet or with multiple posts runs $18,000 to $35,000.
Foundation Requirements
When posts require new footings or beam pockets cut into the foundation, that adds $3,000 to $8,000 - priced only once the structural assessment confirms it's actually needed.
From Approved Estimate to Open Floor Plan
Once you approve the proposal, a licensed structural engineer designs the beam and post system for your specific span and load, and engineer-stamped drawings go to the City of Hamilton for permit approval - typically 2 to 6 weeks. Work never starts before that permit is approved. Once it is, temporary support goes in, the wall comes out, the beam and posts go in, and a framing inspection confirms everything before drywall closes it up - usually 2 to 5 days of physical work.
Why Book the Assessment Before Comparing Quotes
Ready when you are: call (647) 692-2131 or request your free assessment online - most homeowners hear back within one business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes - there is no cost and no obligation to proceed. We confirm load bearing status by direct framing inspection, then provide a written fixed-price proposal within 48 hours.
A single short-span opening up to 12 feet, using an LVL beam with one post at each end and existing footings adequate as-is, typically runs $8,000 to $14,000 including engineering and permits.
Permit processing with the City of Hamilton typically runs 2 to 6 weeks after your engineer-stamped drawings are submitted. Once the permit is approved, the structural work itself usually takes 2 to 5 days.