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Preston, Lancashire

Structural Alterations in Preston

Knocking through in a Preston home takes proper thought, especially in older terraces with solid load bearing walls. We install steel beams, form open plan kitchens and remove chimney breasts safely, working with structural engineers and building control at every step. From Victorian houses in Frenchwood to newer builds on the estates, we make sure the changes are sound, signed off and finished cleanly.

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Internal structural steelwork and blockwork during a renovation in Preston

Structural Alterations in Preston

What we handle

  • Removing load bearing walls and forming new openings.
  • Fitting steel beams and RSJs to the engineer's design.
  • Temporary support, propping and safe sequencing.
  • Making good around altered walls, floors and brickwork.

Building work in Preston

Preston homes cover a huge range. You get Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the city centre, Avenham and Frenchwood, along with solid bay fronted houses through Ashton-on-Ribble and Broadgate. The Larches and outer estates bring plenty of post war and modern builds. That mix means work here spans old brick, sash windows and lath and plaster through to cavity walls and newer layouts, so no two Preston jobs are quite the same.

Covering Preston and nearby

Broughton Building Company works throughout Preston and the surrounding area, including City Centre, Avenham, Frenchwood, Broadgate. Send your postcode with an enquiry to confirm the job is within the usual working area.

See our full structural alterations service for more detail on how the work is planned and finished.

Common questions

Structural Alterations in Preston, common questions

Straight answers for your project and the local area.

Can you remove a load bearing wall in Preston?

Yes. Removing a load bearing wall and installing a steel beam or RSJ is common work in Preston, done with proper temporary support, bearings to the engineer's design, and careful making good around the new opening.

How is building control handled for structural work in Preston?

Structural alterations in Preston normally need building regulations approval. The work is coordinated with the structural engineer's details and building control inspections at the right stages.

Do you cover the whole of Preston and nearby areas?

Yes. We are based in Broughton just north of the city, so we cover all of Preston including the City Centre, Avenham, Frenchwood, Broadgate, Ashton-on-Ribble and Larches. Being this close means quick call outs, easy site visits and no long travel charges added to your quote.

Do you work on older terraced houses in Preston?

Very often. A lot of Preston housing near the centre, Avenham and Frenchwood is Victorian and Edwardian terrace. We understand solid walls, sash windows, lath and plaster and older drainage, so we can renovate, extend or repair these homes properly while keeping the features worth saving.

Can you handle newer estate homes as well?

Absolutely. Out towards Larches and the outer estates the houses are mostly post war and modern builds with cavity walls and standard layouts. We do garage conversions, extensions, kitchens, bathrooms and repairs on these just as readily, matching modern materials and finishes to the existing property.

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