Party Wall Requirements for Inserting a Steel Beam: What Homeowners Need to Know

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:19:19 +0000

Renovations that involve inserting a steel beam into one or more party walls — such as creating an open-plan layout or removing a wall to form a through-lounge — can be a major upgrade to your home. However, these works often fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, and in many cases, you must serve a Party Structure Notice before you begin.