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Load Bearing Wall Removal
Open up the floor plan without gambling on the structure. Steel beam, LVL beam, temporary support, and framing for homeowners, builders, and contractors across Toronto and the GTA.
Beam Installation + Structural Wall Removal
Open up your floor plan with confidence.
Load-bearing wall removal, steel beam installation, LVL beams, and structural framing for homeowners, builders, and contractors across Toronto and the GTA.
Most Requested Service
Turn a closed-off main floor into the open space buyers want.
Removing a bearing wall is the point where a renovation can either gain serious value or go sideways. Swinging Hammers handles the temporary support, steel or LVL beam installation, structural framing, and coordination builders need before drywall and finishes begin.
Services
Built for homeowners, builders, and contractors who need the job done right.
Renovation Work
Home Renovations
Renovation work for homeowners and builders who need clean framing, practical scheduling, and a finished result that improves the way the home sells, rents, or lives.
See recent workFraming & Beam Work
Structural Framing
Framing, posts, beam pockets, openings, garages, and addition prep for builders and homeowners who need the structure done right the first time.
See recent workExterior Structures
Outdoor Living Spaces
Decks, porches, fences, sheds, gazebos, and backyard structures built to improve curb appeal, usable space, and everyday enjoyment.
See recent workOur Process
Get a clean opening without delays, surprises, or guesswork.
1
Send photos or book a visit
Send photos, drawings, or the address so we can quickly understand the wall, opening, and schedule.
2
Confirm the structural plan
We review the wall, span, bearing points, access, and engineer requirements before pricing the work.
3
Coordinate drawings and permits
When the job needs engineering or municipal permits, we help keep that paperwork moving.
4
Protect and support the home
Temporary walls and site protection go in before the bearing wall is opened.
5
Install the steel or LVL beam
The beam, posts, pockets, and connections are installed to match the approved structural design.
6
Ready for inspection and finishing
We leave the opening solid, clean, and ready for inspection, drywall, trim, and the next trade.
Recent Work
Real beam installs, framing, renovations, and outdoor builds.
See what the work actually looks like before you call: openings, beams, framing details, and finished renovation progress from past projects.
Local Crew
The structural part of your renovation is the part we take seriously.
Dennis Cochran and the Swinging Hammers crew help homeowners, builders, and contractors with the work that has to be right before anything gets covered up: bearing walls, beam pockets, temporary support, framing details, and clean handoff to the trades that follow.
Local Service
Beam installation and wall removal across Toronto and the GTA.
Pick your city to see local wall removal and structural framing services for homeowners, builders, and contractors in your area.
FAQ
Questions homeowners ask before opening a wall.
Is my wall load-bearing?+
Sometimes it is obvious, and sometimes it is not. If you send photos or book a site visit, Swinging Hammers can review the framing direction, loads above, and likely beam requirements before you start demolition.
Do I need permits?+
Most structural wall removals need permits and engineered drawings. We can help you understand what is required before work begins so the job does not get delayed halfway through.
Do I need an engineer?+
For beam sizing, bearing points, and code compliance, yes, an engineer is commonly required. We install the beam and framing to match the approved structural plan.
How much does wall removal cost?+
Pricing depends on span, beam type, access, support, permits, and how much finishing is included. A quick site review gives you a clearer number than a guess over the phone.
Steel beam vs LVL?+
Steel is often used when the span is long or headroom is tight. LVL can be a smart choice for many wood-framed openings. The right option comes from the engineer's design and the conditions inside the home.
How long does it take?+
Once drawings, permits, and materials are ready, many beam installations are completed in a few working days. Larger openings or multi-trade renovations can take longer.
Ready to price the structural part properly?
Send photos or book a site visit. Swinging Hammers Construction Inc. will help you understand the safest next step for your wall removal, beam installation, framing, or renovation project.