Josh Brooks Construction — Licensed • Insured • 31 Years

Load Bearing Wall Removal
Longmont, CO — Structural Remodel Specialists

Load bearing wall removal in Longmont typically costs $3,500–$12,000 including the beam, posts, permits, and finish work. Cost depends on span length and whether the floor above needs additional support.

Opening up your floor plan is the #1 return-on-investment structural remodel — Josh Brooks has removed hundreds of load bearing walls safely across Northern Colorado.

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Why Hire Josh Brooks Construction?

✓ License CON-24-0152 — verifiable at Colorado DORA
✓ 31 years of hands-on Front Range construction experience
✓ Seventh-generation builder — Josh Brooks personally manages every project
✓ $1M/$2M general liability insurance
✓ 2167 Frontier St, Longmont CO 80501 — local, not a call center
✓ Senior & Veteran discounts available
✓ Free written estimates — clear price before any work starts

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CON-24-0152 • $1M/$2M Insured • 2167 Frontier St, Longmont CO 80501

FAQ

Common Questions

How do I know if a wall in my Longmont home is load bearing?

Load bearing walls typically run perpendicular to floor joists, sit above a beam or foundation wall in the basement, or are located in the center of the home. The only way to know for certain is a structural assessment — opening a wall and inspecting the framing above. Josh Brooks Construction identifies load bearing walls during our free estimate visit and tells you exactly what structural support is needed.

How much does load bearing wall removal cost in Longmont CO?

Load bearing wall removal in Longmont typically costs $3,500–$12,000 depending on the wall length, beam size, post requirements, and finish work. A short 8-foot span with a standard LVL beam runs $3,500–$6,000. A 20-foot open kitchen-to-living span with flush beam installation runs $7,000–$12,000. We include permits, structural work, drywall, and paint matching in our estimate.

Do I need a permit to remove a load bearing wall in Longmont?

Yes. Longmont requires a building permit for any structural modification including load bearing wall removal. The permit requires engineered drawings or a structural assessment, a licensed contractor, and an inspection after the beam is installed. Josh Brooks Construction handles all permitting for load bearing wall projects — we have done this process dozens of times in Longmont and Boulder County.

How long does load bearing wall removal take in Longmont?

Most load bearing wall removals in Longmont take 2–5 days from demolition to finished drywall. This includes removing the wall, installing the structural beam and posts, framing the opening, running any relocated electrical or HVAC, and finishing with drywall, texture, and paint. Permit processing adds 5–10 business days before we can start.