Does AVEAD Handle Structural Changes, Like Removing Walls?

Yes. Structural changes are a core part of what we do, and often the most transformative element of a remodel. Removing a wall to open a kitchen to the living area, reworking a floor plan, adding large windows or doors, or building up with a second story all involve structural work, and as a full-service design-build company, we handle it correctly from engineering through construction.

The key thing to understand is that not every wall can simply be removed. Some walls are load-bearing, meaning they carry the weight of the structure above, and taking one out requires proper engineering to redistribute that load, typically with a beam and adequate support at each end. Doing this correctly is not optional; it is a matter of safety and code compliance. This is exactly why structural changes should never be handled by a general handyman or attempted as a DIY project. When we open up a space, we involve the right structural engineering, pull the proper permits, and build it to code, so your home remains safe and sound for the long term.

Determining what is possible starts with assessment. During design, we identify which walls are load-bearing, how the loads travel through your home, and what it would take to make the change you want. Sometimes a wall you assumed was permanent can come out with the right beam; other times, a creative design achieves the open feel you want while working with the existing structure. Either way, you get an honest answer grounded in how your specific home is built.

Because permits, engineering, and inspections are part of any structural work, our design-build model is a genuine advantage here. We manage the entire process, engineering, permit applications with your city, and inspections, behind the scenes, so you do not have to coordinate between an engineer, a contractor, and the building department yourself. As an established Eastside company, our familiarity with local requirements also helps keep the permitting process moving. You can read more about what a whole-home remodel includes, where structural work often plays a central role.

Opening up a home's layout is one of the highest-impact things a remodel can do, turning a compartmentalized, dated floor plan into the bright, connected, open-concept living that suits how people actually live today. It can make a home feel dramatically larger without adding a single square foot. Whether it is part of a kitchen remodel, a whole-home renovation, or a home addition, we bring the structural expertise to do it safely and beautifully.

All of our structural work is engineered, permitted, built to code, and backed by our five-year workmanship warranty. If you are dreaming of a more open, connected home, contact us at (425) 405-0147 or request an estimate, and we will tell you honestly what is possible with your home's structure.