RSJ Installation Fulham

RSJ installation is one of the most frequently requested services in Fulham, where homeowners are keen to open up the ground floors of their Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. The typical Fulham terrace has a load-bearing wall separating the front reception room from the rear dining room — removing this wall and supporting the structure above with an RSJ steel beam is the single most effective way to create the open-plan living space that modern families want.

GS Renovation has installed hundreds of RSJs in Fulham properties over the past three decades. We understand the typical construction of the area's terraced houses — including the thickness and composition of internal walls, the direction of floor joists, and the position of chimney breasts — which allows us to plan and execute installations efficiently and with complete confidence.

Our Fulham RSJ service covers everything from initial structural assessment through to building control sign-off and final decoration. We work with experienced structural engineers who design each beam to the specific requirements of your property, ensuring that the altered structure is safe, compliant, and built to last. Party wall agreements with neighbouring properties are managed seamlessly as part of our comprehensive service.

Steel Beam Installation

Our Fulham steel beam installations are planned with precision and carried out with care. We temporarily prop the structure above, carefully remove the wall, lift the steel beam into position, and secure it on properly specified padstones or bearing plates. The beam is then fire-protected where required and plastered flush with the surrounding walls, leaving a clean, seamless finish.

• Structural engineer design and specification
• Steel beam supply and crane/manual lifting
• Temporary propping and Acrow support
• Padstone and bearing installation
• Plastering and seamless finishing

Load-Bearing Wall Removal

Knocking through the wall between front and rear reception rooms is Fulham's most popular structural alteration. We assess the wall, design the steel support, manage the party wall process with your neighbour, and carry out the work cleanly and efficiently. The result is a single, flowing living space that transforms how your family uses the ground floor.

• Ground-floor wall removal
• Front-to-rear reception room conversion
• Kitchen-dining wall removal
• Party wall agreement management
• Floor levelling and making good

Building Control & Compliance

All RSJ installations in Fulham require building control approval from the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. We submit building notice applications, coordinate inspections, and obtain completion certificates on your behalf. Our thorough documentation ensures you have everything needed for future property sales or remortgage applications.

• LBHF building control submissions
• Inspection scheduling and attendance
• Completion certificate procurement
• Structural calculations documentation
• Party wall documentation