GS Renovation carries out structural alterations throughout Lewisham, from new openings in Deptford's SE8 terraces to replacement joists and underpinning in Catford and Forest Hill. With more than 30 years working on the borough's Victorian and Edwardian homes, we design and build supported openings that are engineered, propped and signed off correctly.
Structural alterations for Lewisham period homes
The bay-fronted terraces around SE6, SE23 and SE26 present a familiar set of structural jobs: forming a wide opening into a rear closet wing, cutting a new doorway through a solid brick wall, replacing tired or overloaded floor joists, and occasionally underpinning where old foundations have moved on Lewisham's clay-rich ground near Forest Hill and Blackheath.
Every one of these begins with a structural engineer's design. New and enlarged openings are formed with a steel beam or lintel bearing onto padstones, joists are specified to the correct span and grade, and underpinning is carried out in controlled sequenced bays. We prop, then work, then load, so the SE8 or SE13 home is never left unsupported at any stage.
Getting it signed off in Lewisham
Structural alterations inside your home fall under the Building Regulations, so Lewisham Council's building control inspects the propping, the beam bearings and the finished work rather than any planning department. Planning only enters the picture for exterior changes in a conservation area or to a listed building, which we will flag clearly if your Blackheath or Telegraph Hill property is affected.
Where an opening or underpinning affects a wall shared with the neighbouring terrace, the Party Wall Act applies and we serve notice on the adjoining owner first. We coordinate the engineer, the party wall notices and the building control inspections as one package, keeping the paperwork straight so your alteration is legitimate, certified and ready to build on.
- Building control applications and certification
- Steel beam and RSJ installation
- Load-bearing wall removal and new openings
- Underpinning and foundation strengthening
- Floor structure, joists and beam replacement
Why Choose GS Renovation in Lewisham
For structural alterations in Lewisham, GS Renovation gives you a single team that manages the engineer, party wall notices, Lewisham building control and the build itself. New openings, replacement joists and underpinning are designed, propped and inspected properly. We work cleanly in occupied homes and stand behind the result with 30+ years of local structural experience.
- Free, no-obligation quotations
- Over 30 years of experience
- Dedicated project management
- Fully insured and guaranteed work
- Building control and planning support
- Clean, tidy and reliable tradespeople