Publish Date: June 4, 2020
Planning to open up your living space by removing a load-bearing wall? Before any demolition begins, it’s essential to engage a qualified structural engineer to assess the wall and design the appropriate support beam.
At Mellan Consulting Engineers, we specialise in structural engineering for wall removal beams on the Gold Coast, providing precise beam sizing, support detailing, and certification to ensure your renovation is safe, compliant, and approved by council.
We assess:
– Whether the wall is load-bearing
– What the wall is supporting above (e.g. roof, floor, ceiling joists)
– The span and position of the opening
– The appropriate type of beam (steel/timber)
– Required end supports, posts, and pad footings if needed
You’ll receive clear, builder-ready structural drawings, plus a Form 15 for council or private certifier submission. If required, we also inspect the work after installation and issue the Form 12 to confirm compliance.
With extensive experience in residential renovations across the Gold Coast, we understand how to integrate structural beams with existing homes — including slab-on-ground, suspended floors, or timber frames.
If you’re removing a wall to create an open-plan layout, install bifold doors, or connect two rooms, contact Mellan Consulting Engineers to design and certify the beam safely and professionally.