We remove load-bearing walls with proper engineering review, temporary shoring, and permanent beam installation. This service is built for homeowners opening floor plans or reconfiguring interior layouts.
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Our Wall Removal Approach
Removing a load-bearing wall without understanding the load path above it puts the whole structure at risk. We confirm bearing conditions, specify beam sizing, and plan temporary shoring before any demolition happens.
You get an engineered solution with permit documentation, a shoring plan, and a defined sequence from demo through finish restoration.
We evaluate load paths, identify bearing conditions, and coordinate engineering requirements before scope is finalized.
Permit applications and temporary support plans are completed before any demolition work begins.
Wall removal, beam placement, and finish restoration proceed with inspections at required milestones.
Portland Load-Bearing Wall Work
SW Portland
Interior layout opened with structural wall removal, beam installation, and coordinated finish work during whole-home remodel.
N Portland
Garage relocation requiring structural framing corrections, new foundation, and load-path coordination.
N Portland
Interior reconfiguration with structural updates, kitchen remodel, and code-compliance corrections.
Our Guarantee
We stand behind our work. Every H&C project includes a written one-year workmanship warranty backed by our Oregon contractor bond and insurance.
Every joint, cut, and connection we make is backed for 12 months from substantial completion. If our work fails, we fix it at no cost to you.
You receive a signed warranty document at closeout. No verbal promises. No fine-print surprises. The scope is clear before you sign off.
Report a defect in writing or by email within 30 days of discovery. We schedule an inspection, confirm the issue, and handle the repair.
Project Financing
H&C Design-Build now offers financing options through U.S. Bank Avvance. If you are evaluating a remodel, you can review pre-approval options before final scope decisions are locked.
Financing is offered through U.S. Bank
Common Questions
Wall orientation, location relative to the roof ridge, and framing connections determine bearing status. We assess this on-site with selective openings before recommending scope.
Yes. Portland requires a structural permit, engineered beam calculations, and inspections for any load-bearing wall modification.
Single-wall removals with standard beam spans run $5,000 to $15,000. Wider spans, multi-wall projects, or complex load paths with steel beams can run $15,000 to $30,000.
Engineering and permitting take 2 to 4 weeks. Construction including shoring, removal, beam installation, and finish restoration runs 1 to 3 weeks.
Often yes. Ductwork, wiring, and plumbing inside the wall need rerouting. We identify these conflicts during assessment and include rerouting in the scope.
From Our Crew
Portland remodeling is what we do every day. These guides cover the real decisions homeowners face: permits, costs, materials, and trade coordination.
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