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Load Bearing Wall Removal Hampstead & Belsize Park (NW3)
Specialist structural alterations, Licence to Alter support, and open-plan reconfigurations for high-value homes in NW3.
Removing a load-bearing wall in Hampstead or Belsize Park is not just a building decision — it is a structural and regulatory one.
We assess the structure carefully, confirm feasibility, and put the correct engineering and approval strategy in place before any work begins.
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Modernising Historic Spaces in NW3
Structural Changes Done Safely, With Clear Costs From the Start
Hampstead and Belsize Park contain some of London’s most desirable architecture, from red-brick mansion blocks along Fitzjohn’s Avenue to stucco villas and townhouses around Belsize Park Gardens. Many of these homes were designed for a different era, with compartmentalised layouts and isolated kitchens.
We specialise in the structural reconfiguration of high-value NW3 properties. Whether you are opening up a reception room and kitchen in a mansion block flat or reconfiguring the lower-ground floor of a Hampstead Village townhouse, we deliver the engineering precision these buildings demand.
Working in NW3 requires more than construction expertise. It requires a detailed understanding of conservation controls, leasehold obligations, and Camden Council procedures. We manage the structure so you can secure the approvals with confidence.
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Why NW3 Homeowners & Leaseholders Choose Us
Structural work in Hampstead requires a considered, “white-glove” approach. We understand the pressures and expectations that come with working in this area.
If you own a flat, structural work almost always requires a Licence to Alter from the freeholder. We provide the structural drawings, method statements, and insurance documentation typically requested to support approval.
We are experienced in working within mansion blocks and converted buildings. This includes managing restricted working hours, protecting communal areas, and minimising disruption to neighbouring residents.
Much of NW3 sits within Conservation Areas, and some properties are Grade II Listed. We understand what can usually be done internally under Building Regulations and when Listed Building Consent is required.
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Our Process – Designed for Complex Properties
We follow a strict structural protocol designed to protect multi-storey buildings and neighbouring homes.
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Structural Assessment
We confirm load paths, which is critical in converted flats where walls may have been altered historically by other owners.
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Engineering & Method Statements
We prepare detailed structural calculations and sequences of work, often required by freeholders and Party Wall surveyors in NW3.
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Protection
Full dust containment and heavy-duty floor protection are used to safeguard both private and communal areas.
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Temporary Support
Advanced propping systems are installed to prevent movement to floors above — essential where neighbours live overhead.
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Steel Installation
From manoeuvring steel through stairwells to installing beams at garden-level properties, we manage complex logistics safely.
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Sign-Off
We coordinate Building Control inspections and provide completion certification, which is essential for closing a Licence to Alter.
Cost of Removing a Load-Bearing Wall in Hampstead & Belsize Park
Costs in NW3 are typically higher than the London average. This reflects restricted access, upper-floor logistics, additional temporary works, and the level of protection required for neighbouring properties.
Typical Guide Ranges for NW3 Projects
Structural Removal Only
£1,850 – £3,200
Reflecting increased protection, access, and logistical complexity.
Full Structural Project
Typically £9,500 – £12,500
This usually includes the structural engineer, method statements for freeholders, steel installation, waste removal, and high-quality making good.
These figures are guide ranges. Final costs depend on structure, access, leasehold requirements, and finish level.
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Regulations, Engineers & Approval (Camden Council)
Most load-bearing wall removals in Hampstead and Belsize Park require approval under the Building Regulations, even where planning permission is not needed.
For properties within the London Borough of Camden, this type of work is usually submitted under a Building Notice. As a guide, the Building Control charge for a structural alteration of this nature is around £1,000, based on Camden’s published fee schedule.
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👉 The Building Notice process is managed through Camden Building Control
A structural engineer is almost always required in NW3, particularly in flats and historic buildings where loads are transferred across multiple dwellings. Where a property is Listed, internal alterations may also require Listed Building Consent.
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Real questions London homeowners ask before removing a supporting wall in Hampstead
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I live in a flat in Belsize Park. Can I remove a wall?
In many cases, yes — if the structure allows it. However, as a flat owner you will almost certainly need a Licence to Alter from the freeholder. This typically requires a structural engineer’s report and confirmation that neighbouring flats will not be affected. We provide the documentation needed to support this process.
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My building is Grade II Listed. Is wall removal possible?
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How do you manage noise in a mansion block?
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Do I need a Party Wall Agreement?
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