Want to open up your floor plan, combine rooms, or create a more modern living space? If the wall you want to remove is load-bearing, you need a licensed structural engineer to design the replacement beam, verify the load path, and produce a sealed report your building department will approve. ENE Structural Engineering specializes in wall removal reports across the Phoenix metro area — from Paradise Valley estates to Tempe townhomes.
Homeowners who want to open up their floor plan by removing a wall between rooms
HOA boards that received remediation recommendations from a milestone or 40-year inspection
Property managers overseeing aging coastal buildings in their portfolio
Commercial building owners with parking structures, balconies, or exterior concrete showing deterioration
Boards proactively planning concrete maintenance before damage becomes critical
Not sure if your wall is load-bearing? That is one of the first things we determine during the site visit. Call us and we will help you figure out the next step.
Not every wall in your home is the same. Some walls are simply partitions that divide rooms. Others are load-bearing walls that carry the weight of your roof, upper floors, or both down to the foundation. Removing a load-bearing wall without proper engineering is not just a code violation — it is a structural safety hazard.
Here is what happens when a load-bearing wall is removed without engineering: the loads that wall was carrying have nowhere to go. Roof members deflect. Ceilings sag. Cracks appear in drywall and around door frames. In severe cases, the structural damage can be extensive and expensive to repair.
Every jurisdiction in Maricopa County — Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Glendale, Tempe, Mesa, and beyond — requires a sealed engineering report and structural drawings before issuing a permit for load-bearing wall removal. Your contractor cannot pull this permit without an engineer's stamp.
The good news: with the right engineering, most load-bearing walls can be safely removed and replaced with a properly designed beam. That is exactly what we do.


Step 1: Share Your Plans
Tell us which wall you want to remove. Share photos, a sketch, or your contractor's plans. We can usually determine the scope from this initial conversation.
Step 2: Site Visit
We visit your home to evaluate the existing structure — framing, load paths, foundation conditions, and the specific wall you want to remove. This is where we determine exactly what is required to safely remove the wall. Site visits are typically scheduled within 3 days of your initial call.
Step 3: Engineering Design
We design the replacement beam (LVL, steel wide flange, or HSS depending on the span and loads), specify the supporting posts and connections, verify the foundation can handle the concentrated loads, and produce sealed structural calculations.
Step 4: Sealed Report and Drawings
You receive a complete wall removal report package — structural calculations, beam design, connection details, and construction drawings — all sealed by a licensed Arizona PE and ready for permit submission. Reports are typically delivered within 2 days of the site visit.
On-site structural evaluation of existing conditions
Determination of whether the wall is load-bearing or non-bearing
Replacement beam design (LVL, wide flange steel, or HSS)
Post and column sizing for beam support
Connection detail design (beam-to-post, post-to-foundation)
Foundation load verification
Sealed structural calculations
Construction drawings with framing details
Sealed and signed by a licensed Arizona PE
Ready for permit submission to your local building department
Stop wondering whether that wall can come out. Contact ENE Structural Engineering today for a fast, affordable wall removal report — and get the engineering you need to move forward with confidence.
Answers to the Most Common Questions For Property Owners, Contractors, and Developers
Pricing depends on the complexity of the wall removal — a single wall in a single-story home is priced differently than multiple walls in a two-story structure. We provide a clear quote after reviewing your project details. Our pricing is competitive and transparent.
Several indicators suggest a wall may be load-bearing: it runs perpendicular to floor or ceiling joists, it sits above a beam or foundation wall in the basement or crawl space, or it is located near the center of the home. However, the only way to know for certain is to have a licensed structural engineer evaluate it. That is part of what we do during the site visit.
In most cases, yes — with the right engineering. A properly designed replacement beam redistributes the loads the wall was carrying. The beam type, size, and support conditions depend on the span, the loads above, and the foundation below. We design the solution that makes it work safely.
Yes. Every jurisdiction in Maricopa County requires a building permit for load-bearing wall removal. The permit application requires sealed structural calculations and drawings from a licensed Professional Engineer.
From your initial call to a sealed report in your hands, the process typically takes about one week — 3 days to schedule and complete the site visit, then approximately 2 days to deliver the sealed report. Your contractor can then submit for the permit.
The beam type depends on the span length, loads, and ceiling height constraints. Common options include LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams, steel wide flange beams, and HSS (hollow structural section) steel. We design the most appropriate and cost-effective option for your specific situation.
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