Remove Load-Bearing Walls the Right Way with Homework Remodels
At Homework Remodels, we help homeowners throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the East Valley reimagine their homes with expert remodeling solutions, like removing load-bearing walls to create open, light-filled spaces. Whether you’re expanding your kitchen, combining rooms, or renovating an entire home, taking down a structural wall is one of the most transformative upgrades you can make. But it’s also one of the most technically demanding.
With our licensed design-build remodeling team, you can be confident your wall removal project will be completed safely, beautifully, and in full compliance with structural engineering standards and local codes.
Why Remove a Load-Bearing Wall?
For many homeowners in Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, or Scottsdale, older homes come with a familiar limitation of small, closed-off rooms. While cozy, these layouts often clash with modern lifestyles, which favor open-concept floor plans.
Here’s how removing a load-bearing wall can dramatically renovate your living experience:
- Create Open-Concept Living Areas: Integrate your kitchen, dining, and living spaces for better flow and connection.
- Enhance Natural Light: Removing central walls allows light to travel further and more freely through the home.
- Improve Sight Lines: Keep an eye on the kids, the pets, or the game while entertaining or cooking.
- Add Flexibility: Make better use of square footage with multifunctional spaces.
Open layouts aren’t just beautiful—they improve how your home functions every day. And Homework Remodels is here to make it happen safely.
Understanding Load-Bearing Walls
Not all walls are created equal. Some are simply partitions, while others play a structural role by supporting the weight of the roof, upper floors, or ceiling joists. These are known as load-bearing walls, and they can’t be removed without planning for structural replacement.
Signs a wall may be load-bearing:
- It runs perpendicular to the ceiling joists
- It’s located in the center of the home
- There’s a wall directly above or below it
- It supports beams or posts in the attic or basement
Our remodeling experts, in coordination with structural engineers, will determine the wall’s function and plan accordingly.
How Homework Remodels Safely Removes Load-Bearing Walls
At Homework Remodels, we approach load-bearing wall removal with meticulous planning, precise engineering, and a focus on aesthetics. Here’s what to expect when you renovate with us:
- Design and Planning
We begin every project with our design-build system. We meet with you to understand your vision, evaluate the space, and develop a clear remodeling plan. We’ll help you imagine the possibilities, from open kitchens to expanded great rooms, all while ensuring your project aligns with local permitting requirements and budget expectations.
- Structural Evaluation
Our team partners with licensed structural engineers when necessary to assess the load the wall is carrying and develop a safe plan for redistribution. This often involves:
- Beam sizing and placement
- Column support or post integration
- Foundation assessment if posts are added
- Permitting and Compliance
Phoenix and surrounding cities require permits for structural changes. We handle the entire process—plan submission, revisions, approvals—so your remodel is legal and up to code.
- Safe Demolition
Once the plan is approved and materials are ready, we carefully demolish the existing wall while protecting your home from dust and disruption. Temporary shoring is used during the process to hold the structure until the new support system is installed.
- Beam and Post Installation
We install new structural supports—typically engineered beams such as LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) or glulam beam, and occasionally a steel beam to carry the load. Whenever possible, we integrate posts into walls or cabinetry to preserve the open look you’re after.
- Finish Work
Our craftspeople seamlessly blend the new layout into your home, handling tasks such as drywall, painting, flooring transitions, ceiling details, lighting, and more. The final result is a space that appears to have been designed with an open feel from the outset.
Common Renovation Projects Involving Wall Removal
Removing a load-bearing wall can dramatically enhance many types of home renovations. At Homework Remodels, we commonly include wall removal in:
- Kitchen Renovations – Open Your Kitchen to the Dining Room or Living Room.
- Whole home remodeling – Redesign your floor plan to reflect modern living.
- Master suite expansions – Combine adjacent rooms to build a spacious retreat.
- Historic home renovations – Modernize layouts while honoring architectural character.
In every case, our team ensures the new structure complements your design vision without compromising safety or performance.
Why Trust Homework Remodels for Load-Bearing Wall Removal?
With over two decades of remodeling experience in the Phoenix area, we’ve helped hundreds of homeowners transform their homes with thoughtful, innovative renovations. We’re proud to be a licensed, award-winning, design-build company trusted by clients throughout Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and beyond.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Design-Build Simplicity: One team from concept to completion
- Award-Winning Work: Recognized by NARI and GuildQuality
- Licensed and Insured: Peace of mind with every step
- Respect for Your Home: Clean job sites and clear communication
- Engineering-Backed Plans: Collaborations with structural professionals
Is It Time to Open Up Your Home?
If you’re ready to take down a wall and transform how you live in your home, Homework Remodels is here to help. Whether you’re dreaming of an open kitchen, a great room, or a brighter and more connected layout, we’ll guide you through every step of the journey.
We serve homeowners across Greater Phoenix—including Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, and Tempe—with quality craftsmanship and expert remodeling solutions that stand the test of time.
Let’s explore what’s possible—without structural surprises.
Contact Homework Remodels today or request a consultation online to discuss your vision and explore how removing a load-bearing wall can dramatically enhance your space.