RICHMOND HILL · VAUGHAN · MARKHAM · TORONTO · GTA
Open-Concept Renovations & Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Open up your main floor the right way. Razco removes load-bearing walls with engineered steel or LVL beams, full permits and stamped drawings — turning closed, choppy layouts into bright, open living space across the GTA.
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Engineered & Permitted
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Steel & LVL Beams
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Licensed & $2M Insured
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1-Year Workmanship Warranty
What We Do
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Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Safe removal of structural walls with properly sized beams and posts — never guesswork.
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Open-Concept Conversions
Merge kitchen, dining and living into one bright, connected main floor.
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Steel & LVL Beam Installation
Engineered LVL or steel beams to carry the load across the new opening.
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Structural Engineering & Permits
Stamped engineer drawings and city building permits handled for you.
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Post & Footing Reinforcement
New posts and footings where needed to carry the load down to the foundation.
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Full Finishing
Drywall, flooring, ceiling integration and electrical rerouting for a seamless result.
Why Go Open-Concept?
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More Natural Light
Light flows freely once the walls between rooms are gone.
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Better Flow
Cook, entertain and keep an eye on the kids without walls in the way.
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Bigger Feel
The same footprint feels far larger and more usable.
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Higher Resale
Open main floors are one of the most sought-after features for GTA buyers.
What Does Wall Removal Cost in the GTA?
A simple single-storey load-bearing wall removed with an LVL beam typically runs $3,500–$7,000. Longer spans or steel beams run $8,000–$18,000. Add a structural engineer’s stamped drawings ($500–$1,500) and a city permit ($200–$600). Multi-storey load paths and utility rerouting cost more.
💬 Every home and every wall is different. Tell us your space and your budget — we’ll assess what’s load-bearing, what it’ll take to open it up safely, and give you a free, itemized quote with no pressure and no hidden fees.
Our Wall-Removal Process
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Assessment & Structural Review
We inspect the wall and the load path above it to confirm what’s structural and what it will take to open it.
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Engineering & Permit
A structural engineer sizes the beam and provides stamped drawings; we pull the city building permit.
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Temporary Support & Demo
We install temporary shoring to carry the load safely, then remove the wall.
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Beam & Post Installation
The engineered steel or LVL beam and supporting posts are installed and tied into the structure.
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Inspection
The structural work passes municipal inspection before we close anything up.
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Finishing & Reveal
Drywall, flooring, ceiling and electrical are finished for a clean, seamless open space.
Open-Concept & Wall Removal FAQ
Can any wall be removed?
Most walls can be removed, but a load-bearing wall needs an engineered beam to carry the load it was supporting. We start with a structural assessment to confirm what’s load-bearing.
Do I need a permit and an engineer to remove a load-bearing wall?
Yes — structural alterations require stamped engineer drawings and a city building permit. Razco arranges both as part of the project.
How much does load-bearing wall removal cost in the GTA?
A simple LVL-beam removal runs about $3,500 to $7,000; longer spans or steel beams run $8,000 to $18,000, plus engineering ($500 to $1,500) and permit ($200 to $600).
How long does it take?
A straightforward removal takes one to two days; projects with steel beams, multi-storey load paths or utility rerouting take one to two weeks.
Will my house still be safe?
Yes — the beam is engineered for the exact load, we shore the structure temporarily during demolition, and the work is inspected before anything is closed up.
Open Up Your Main Floor — Safely
Engineered, permitted load-bearing wall removal and open-concept conversions across Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham & the GTA. Free, itemized quote · 1-year workmanship warranty.
(647) 561-3333