Structural Engineer for Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Removing a load-bearing wall changes how roof and floor loads reach the foundation. We calculate the replacement beam, posts, connections, and supporting footings, then prepare the structural drawings typically needed for a building permit.
Projects this service is built for.
- Open-concept kitchen and great-room remodels
- New openings in exterior or interior bearing walls
- Flush or concealed beam design
- Projects with new point loads over existing framing or foundations
Load-path assessment
We identify what the wall supports and where the replacement loads must go.
Beam and post calculations
We size the beam, posts, connections, and any required footing upgrades.
Structural permit drawings
We show the new opening, member sizes, connections, and construction notes clearly.
From first review to structural plan check.
- 01
Share
Send the address, proposed opening, photos, and architectural drawings if available.
- 02
Confirm
Verify joist, rafter, and wall directions plus the foundation below.
- 03
Calculate
Size the replacement system and check every concentrated load.
- 04
Document
Deliver structural calculations and drawings for permit and construction.
Direct answers before you call.
The permit jurisdiction and site conditions control the final scope. We confirm both during the initial review.
See the engineering in context.
Verify the requirements.
These California sources support the licensing, code, and compliance information on this page.
Mason (Lei) Zheng
Founder & Principal Engineer, CMZStudio
California Professional Engineer
Licensed engineering from first calculation through plan check.
Lei Zheng has held a California Civil Engineer license since 2006. At CMZStudio, he reviews structural decisions, prepares and stamps engineering documents, and supports responses through city plan check.
Official California DCA record
C-69809
- License holder
- Lei Zheng
- License type
- Civil Engineer
- Issued
- March 17, 2006
Status verified July 23, 2026
- California-licensed
- 20 years
- Official DCA record
- C-69809