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Load-Bearing Wall Removal in Calgary: Cost & What to Know

Cost Guides, Renovation Planning

Opening Up Your Floor Plan: Load-Bearing Wall Removal

Open-concept living is one of the most requested renovations. But most interior walls are doing a structural job — you can’t just knock them down. Here’s what you need to know.

Load-Bearing vs Non-Load-Bearing Walls

Load-bearing walls support the structure above them (floor joists, roof trusses, upper storeys). Removing them requires replacement support.

Non-load-bearing walls are partition walls that only separate rooms. Much easier and cheaper to remove.

How to Tell Which Is Which

You can’t always tell without a structural engineer. General indicators:

  • Walls running perpendicular to floor joists are more likely load-bearing
  • Walls with beams or posts stacked above them are almost certainly load-bearing
  • Exterior walls are always load-bearing
  • Walls in the middle of the home are often load-bearing

Always hire a structural engineer to confirm.

Cost to Remove a Load-Bearing Wall in Calgary

Project Cost Range
Single-storey home, simple beam $5,000 – $10,000
Two-storey home, standard span $8,000 – $15,000
Long span or complex load $15,000 – $30,000
With steel beam + posts hidden in walls $12,000 – $25,000

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⚠ Estimate Disclaimer: These are only ROUGH estimates that can vary wildly. Do not take these numbers as gospel. Having a defined scope of work and exact selections will give you clarity.

What’s Included

  • Structural engineer assessment and drawings
  • Building permit
  • Temporary support during demo
  • Beam (LVL, steel, or glulam)
  • Supporting posts
  • Reframing and drywalling
  • Moving any electrical/plumbing in the wall
  • Flooring repair where wall was

The Process

  1. Structural engineer assesses the wall and designs replacement beam
  2. Building permit pulled with engineer’s drawings
  3. Electrical/plumbing rerouted out of wall
  4. Temporary supports installed
  5. Wall demolished
  6. New beam and posts installed
  7. Drywall and finish work
  8. Final inspection

Ready to Open Up Your Space?

Contact Olympic City Renovations for a free consultation.

Olympic City Renovations serves Calgary, Priddis, Okotoks, and surrounding communities. We specialize in kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, basement developments, and luxury garage builds.

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