Kitchen remodelling (Didsbury, Manchester)
The structural calculations behind this project, prepared by our engineers for building control.
Project Overview
Location
Didsbury, Manchester
Project Type
Kitchen remodelling
Structural Services
Detailed Calculations
Compliance
Building Regulations
Kitchen Remodelling – Didsbury, Manchester
This Didsbury home has been completely transformed with a kitchen and dining room knock-through, creating a modern, open-plan living space designed for better flow, increased functionality, and enhanced natural light. The homeowners wanted to remove dividing walls to make their kitchen and dining area more spacious and sociable, turning it into the heart of the home.
To ensure the wall removals were structurally safe, compliant with Building Control, and seamlessly integrated, PorthouseDean provided expert structural calculations and guidance for RSJ installation and load-bearing assessments.
Creating a Light-Filled Open-Plan Space
This project focused on:
✅ Knocking through the kitchen & dining room – Opening up the layout for modern living
✅ Load-bearing wall removal – Safely removing walls to create one cohesive space
✅ Steel beam (RSJ) installation – Providing essential structural support for large openings
✅ Maximising light & flow – Enhancing brightness and usability with an open-plan design
What we did
Our structural role included:
✔ Structural calculations for load-bearing wall removal – Ensuring stability and safety
✔ RSJ beam design & sizing – Supporting the new open-plan layout
✔ Building Control compliance – Ensuring approval for modifications
✔ Foundation analysis – Checking structural integrity post-wall removal
With expert engineering in place, this kitchen remodel now boasts a bright, open, and highly functional space, perfect for family life and entertaining.
Thinking About a Kitchen Knock-Through? Let’s Make It Happen!
At PorthouseDean, we provide expert structural calculations for load-bearing wall removals, RSJ installations, and open-plan renovations
📍 Providing structural engineering across Didsbury, Chorlton, and Greater Manchester.
Why Extend Your Home?
More Space, More Possibilities
Create an open-plan kitchen, a family hub, or a bright entertaining space.
A Date You Can Plan Around
You choose the delivery date, and the price follows the date.
More Natural Light
A wider opening to the garden needs a beam sized for the load above it. The calculations set that size.
Personalised Design
Every house is built differently. The calculations work from your drawings and the structure you already have.
How PorthouseDean Supports Your Project
Every project is different, but the need for precise, reliable structural calculations remains the same. Our engineers work with:
Homeowners
Ensuring designs are safe, cost-effective, and practical.
Architects
Providing calculations that allow for creative yet compliant designs.
Builders
Making sure construction runs smoothly with clear, reliable specifications.
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More than 9,000 projects since 2012 have run through the same process. You get a fixed price before you commit, and you choose the delivery date.
📩 Get a QuoteStructural Engineering Services We Offer
Structural Calculations for Loft Conversions
Calculations for the floor, beams and roof changes a loft conversion needs.
Structural Calculations for Wall Knock-Throughs
Beam and support calculations for taking out a wall.
Structural Calculations for Extensions & New Builds
Calculations for foundations, walls, beams and roofs on extensions and new builds.
Structural Calculations for Bi-Fold Doors & RSJs
Beam and padstone sizes for wide openings and bi-fold doors.
Structural Drawings & Building Control Calculations
Complete documentation to help you achieve smooth Building Control approvals.