East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Steel Installation in Brighton and Hove
Steel installation is the supply and fitting of a structural steel beam, commonly called an RSJ, sized by a structural engineer to carry the load of a wall, floor or roof once an opening has been formed beneath it.
In Brighton and Hove, that covers Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade. Brighton and Hove is known for its Regency architecture, extensive Victorian terraced housing, and later 20th-century development, all within a compact coastal city where many properties are in conservation areas and a significant number are listed.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Brighton and Hove for steel installation
Property styles in Brighton and Hove
Regency squares and terraces are concentrated around Brunswick, Kemp Town and the seafront, with dense Victorian terraced housing across much of the wider city, and later suburban housing further from the centre. Basement conversions, loft conversions and rear extensions are common project types on the terraced stock, subject to conservation area and party wall considerations.
Planning considerations
Brighton & Hove City Council is the local planning authority. The city has one of the highest concentrations of conservation areas of any local authority in the South East, and many properties are listed, particularly in the Regency squares. Basement work also requires careful consideration of structural and drainage issues in a dense urban setting.
How it works
Our steel installation process
- 01
Engineer's calculations
A structural engineer specifies the beam size, type and bearing requirements based on the span and load.
- 02
Temporary support
Propping the structure above the opening before any existing wall is removed.
- 03
Padstones and installation
Forming padstones to spread the load, then lifting and fixing the steel in position.
- 04
Inspection and making good
A Building Control inspection of the installed steel, followed by making good the surrounding wall, floor and ceiling.
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FAQs
Steel Installation in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide steel installation across all of Brighton and Hove?
Yes, we cover the BN1, BN2 and BN3 postcode areas in full, including Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade.
How is a steel beam sized for my opening?
A structural engineer calculates the required beam size and type based on the span of the opening and the load it needs to carry — including the floor or roof structure above and any additional loads such as water tanks. This is confirmed before ordering the steel.
Can a steel beam be installed without removing the whole wall?
Often yes — a beam can be installed to widen an existing opening or doorway rather than removing an entire wall, with the remaining sections of wall providing the bearing for the steel.
Can I extend a listed Regency property in Brighton?
Alterations to listed buildings require listed building consent in addition to any planning permission, and the historic character of Regency terraces means proposals are considered carefully. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.