Remove Walls / Open Concept
Load-bearing and non-load-bearing wall removal with engineered beams and clean finishes.
Materials
What we install vs. what corner-cutters use.
Beam
Engineered LVL or steel W-beam sized by engineer.
2x lumber sistered together.
Why it matters: Undersized beams sag, cause drywall cracks.
Posts
Solid-lumber or LSL posts with proper connectors.
Nothing — beam bearing on drywall.
Why it matters: Posts have to carry load to the foundation or the beam fails.
Finish
Flush beam hidden in ceiling with level 5 drywall.
Beam left exposed with rough finish.
Why it matters: Flush finish looks like the wall was never there.
Process
A predictable path — with real durations.
Engineering & permit
1–2 weeksStructural engineer, permit.
Temporary support & demo
1–2 daysShore load, remove wall.
Beam install
1–2 daysSet beam, posts, connectors.
MEP relocation
1–3 daysReroute any wiring, plumbing, HVAC that was in the wall.
Drywall & finish
3–5 daysPatch ceilings/walls, mud, tape, finish.
Paint & trim
2–3 daysPaint, install/match trim.
Customer projects across Houston
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Why us
Why homeowners pick Modern Builders for remove walls / open concept.
Every wall we consider load-bearing until proven otherwise. We check the framing above, look at what's in the attic, and — for anything ambiguous — get a licensed structural engineer to stamp the drawings. We temporarily support the load with proper shoring while we cut and install the new beam. No cheating this step. End conditions matter: the beam has to bear on properly sized posts (or a bearing wall) all the way down to the foundation, or you're just moving the problem.
FAQs
Answers before you ask.
How do I know if a wall is load-bearing?+
We check — it involves inspecting framing above and following the load path. Never assume it's non-load-bearing.
Flush or dropped beam?+
Flush disappears into the ceiling but takes more effort. Dropped is simpler and can be trimmed as an architectural detail.
What about wiring and plumbing in the wall?+
We reroute anything that was in the wall — usually through the ceiling or adjacent walls.
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