Why a Wall Removal Survey is Essential Before Your Renovation
If you're planning to remove a wall during a home renovation or extension, getting the structural basics right is absolutely critical. Whether you're thinking of opening up spaces or installing bi-fold doors, a wall removal survey plays a key role in helping you make informed decisions. Wall Away Ltd specialises in providing affordable, expert wall removal surveys across Hertfordshire so you can proceed with confidence.
What Exactly Is a Wall Removal Survey?
A wall removal survey, also known as an internal wall survey or load-bearing wall inspection, is designed to determine whether a wall is structural and load-bearing (requiring support), or non-load-bearing (safer to remove). Identifying this correctly at the start can save you from costly mistakes, unexpected structural damage, delays to your renovation timeline, and paying structural engineer fees when they aren’t needed.
At Wall Away Ltd, our survey includes an on-site visit, inspection of joists and structure, and expert advice if removal is possible. Our survey fee (starting from £200 + VAT) is then deducted from your removal quote if you go ahead with us saving time and money.
Why Surveying Matters Especially for Self-Builders & Extension Projects
If you’re self-building an extension or creating open-plan spaces, especially in older homes, knowing the role of each wall is essential. A wall you believe to be non-structural might actually be bearing significant load. Without correct assessment, you risk sagging ceilings, cracking walls, compromised structural integrity, and increased costs from remedial work.
A professional wall removal survey can catch these issues before work starts, giving you clarity and mitigating risk.
What Our Survey Process Involves
Initial on-site inspection by a wall removal expert
Internal structural assessment checking wall alignment, floor joist direction, and connections
Optional ceiling or loft inspection to determine whether additional supports are present
A clear report and advice, including whether the wall can be removed and if structural support (e.g. an RSJ) is required
A discount off your full wall removal quote if you proceed with us
Common Situations Where Our Surveys Are Valuable
Our wall removal surveys are ideal for homeowners who are converting attics or basements, removing walls between kitchen and dining areas, installing bi-fold doors or large glazed openings, creating open-plan layouts, or unsure whether a wall is safe to remove. By doing a survey early, you clarify the path forward and avoid being caught out mid-project.
Hertfordshire-Based, Trusted Service
Located in Stevenage and serving Hitchin and the wider Hertfordshire region, Wall Away Ltd is a local business dedicated to structural modifications and wall removals. Our team is fully insured, transparent with pricing, and recommended by both homeowners and builders alike.
How Much Does a Wall Removal Survey Cost?
Our surveys start at £200 + VAT and include the full inspection and subsequent advice. If you choose Wall Away to carry out the wall removal, we’ll deduct this amount from your final quote. That means you get reliable insight into the wall’s role and move forward with the right team without paying twice.
Why Choose a Wall Removal Survey Instead of Going Straight to a Structural Engineer?
While structural engineers are invaluable for large-scale alterations, a focused wall removal survey offers several advantages: faster turnaround (helping you maintain renovation momentum), fixed fee structure (avoiding high hourly rates), practical, experience-based advice (not just theoretical analysis), and a discounted cost if you proceed with removal through our team.
We offer survey services focused specifically on your wall removal project, while structural engineers usually produce standalone reports without follow-on removal support.
Ready to Know What Your Wall’s Role Is?
Don’t rely on guesswork or assumptions when it comes to your structural walls. A quick survey can give you confidence and save hundreds, or even thousands, in unexpected costs. To book your wall removal survey with Wall Away Ltd or to discuss the next steps in your renovation, visit our Wall Removal Surveys page or contact us today.