RSJ Steel Beam Installation | Bristol & Monmouthshire

Professional, trusted and reliable RSJ and steel beam installers serving Bristol, Monmouthshire, South Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.

RSJ Steel Beam Installation

Churchfield Construction Company provides professional RSJ steel beam installation services throughout Bristol, Monmouthshire and South Gloucestershire. Our experienced builders install structural steel beams for residential building projects, including property alterations, house extensions, larger openings and renovation work.

Installing an RSJ is a specialist job that must be completed accurately and in accordance with the approved structural specification. Our builders can undertake the preparation, installation and associated building work required to position the steel safely and correctly within your property.

From installing a single steel beam to completing more involved structural steelwork, we provide a reliable service with high standards of workmanship from start to finish.

RSJ and steel installation services we offer:

Why choose us?

Professional RSJ Installation

An RSJ or structural steel beam may be required where part of a building needs additional support or where the load above a new opening must be transferred safely onto suitable bearing points.

Our experienced builders install steel beams in accordance with the structural specification provided for the project. This can include preparing the supporting masonry, forming beam pockets, installing specified padstones and positioning the steel securely.

Common RSJ installations include:

  • Single and multiple steel beam installations
  • RSJs within internal or external walls
  • Beams supporting upper floors and masonry
  • Steelwork for wider residential openings
  • Beams supported by structural steel columns

Professional RSJ installation in Bristol
Steel beam installation in a Bristol property

Steel Beam Installation

The term RSJ is commonly used to describe a structural steel beam, although the exact type and size of steel required will depend on the structural design. This may include universal beams, columns or connected steel sections.

Churchfield Construction Company installs specified structural steelwork carefully and accurately, including the preparation and associated building work needed around the beam.

Our steel beam installation service can include:

  • Preparing beam pockets and bearing points
  • Installing padstones where specified
  • Lifting and positioning structural steel beams
  • Installing steel columns and connected sections
  • Completing associated masonry and making good

RSJ Installation for New Openings

RSJ installation is often required where a wider opening is created within a load-bearing part of a property. The steel beam supports the structure above and transfers its weight safely onto the specified supporting points.

Our builders can install RSJs for new internal and external openings, completing the steel installation and associated builders’ work in accordance with the structural design.

RSJs may be installed for:

  • Kitchen and dining-room openings
  • Open-plan living spaces
  • Openings into new house extensions
  • Wider door and window openings
  • Bi-fold and sliding-door installations

For general wall modifications and related building work, please view our structural alterations and repairs services.

RSJ installation for a load-bearing wall opening in Bristol
Steel beam installation for a house extension in Bristol

Steel Beams for House Extensions

Structural steel beams are frequently required where an existing external wall is opened to connect a property with a new extension. The steel may support masonry, floors or other parts of the building above the opening.

Churchfield Construction Company can install the specified steelwork and coordinate it with the surrounding extension work, helping each stage of the project progress in the correct order.

Extension steelwork may include:

  • Beams above new extension openings
  • RSJs supporting external walls
  • Connected steel beams and columns
  • Steelwork above bi-fold or sliding doors
  • Structural support for upper floors

Structural Steelwork for Property Renovations

Structural steelwork may be required during a major property renovation where the internal layout is being changed, an existing opening is being enlarged or additional support is specified.

Our builders install individual beams and connected steel arrangements as part of residential renovation projects. All work is completed using the dimensions, bearing details and connection requirements provided for the installation.

Renovation steelwork can include:

  • RSJs for enlarged existing openings
  • Beams supporting floors above
  • Steelwork for reconfigured layouts
  • Connected beams and supporting columns
  • Additional structural steel supports

Structural steelwork for a property renovation in Bristol
RSJ installation work in progress in Bristol

Our RSJ Installation Process

Every RSJ installation is different, but our builders follow a careful process to ensure the specified steelwork is fitted accurately, safely and in the correct sequence.

We review the available structural information, consider practical access and prepare the working area before positioning the beam and completing the agreed surrounding building work.

The installation process normally includes:

  • Reviewing the plans and steel specification
  • Preparing access and the working area
  • Installing temporary support where required
  • Lifting and positioning the steel beam
  • Completing masonry and making good

RSJ Installers in Bristol and Surrounding Areas

Churchfield Construction Company provides professional RSJ and steel beam installation services throughout Bristol, Monmouthshire, South Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.

Bristol is one of our principal service areas, while our builders also undertake residential steel installations in Newport, Chepstow, Caldicot and nearby communities.

Areas covered include:

  • Bristol
  • South Gloucestershire
  • Monmouthshire
  • Newport
  • Chepstow and Caldicot

Contact our experienced builders to discuss your proposed steel installation and request a free estimate.

RSJ installers working at a property in Bristol

Our Customer Guarantee

Churchfield Construction Company guarantee that all of our customers will receive the best quality of service, craftsmanship and reliability on all projects that we undertake. We value customer satisfaction above all else, so can assure you that we will treat every aspect of your project with professionalism and endeavour to deliver the perfect project for every client.

Customer Guarantee

Churchfield Construction Company guarantee that all of our customers will receive the best quality of service, craftsmanship and reliability on all projects that we undertake. We value customer satisfaction above all else, so can assure you that we will treat every aspect of your project with professionalism and endeavour to deliver the perfect project for every client.

Why choose Churchfield Construction?

Fully Trained &
Qualified Builders

In order to consistently deliver best results on every project we only employ the best builders in Bristol & Monmouthshire. Our team of expert builders and building contractors are all time-served and fully qualified construction specialists.

20+ Years
Experience

Churchfield Construction Company have over 20 years of experience working within the building and construction industry. Within this period we have built and completed countless new-build houses, house extensions, and many various construction projects.

Professional
& Reliable

We promise to deliver the most professional and reliable service throughout every stage of your project. Our builders are punctual, polite and work to your agreed deadline. To ensure the best possible craftsmanship on each build we only use high quality materials.

Fully Insured
Services

Have peace of mind knowing that in the highly unlikely event of any damage occurring to your property resulting from our work or staff, that Churchfield Construction Company are fully insured against such incidents fully covering your property and belongings.

All Works
Guaranteed

All of our construction work comes with a minimum 10 years guarantee as standard covering: foundations, defects to walls, structural damage and roofing. For further information regarding our guarantee please get in touch and we will be happy to help.

Customer
Satisfaction

As our company pride ourselves on hard work, reliability and customer satisfaction above all else; we guarantee that all of our clients will be 100% satisfied with the quality and standard of all works carried out inline with our agreed plans and final contract.

RSJ Installation FAQs

RSJ stands for rolled steel joist. The term is now commonly used to describe a structural steel beam installed to support part of a building. The actual steel specified may be a universal beam, universal column or another suitable steel section.

An RSJ may be needed above a new or enlarged opening, between an existing property and a house extension, or where additional structural support has been specified. The requirements will depend on the individual property and design.

Structural calculations and installation details will normally be required to determine the correct beam size, bearings and connections. Churchfield Construction Company can install the steelwork in accordance with the structural specification provided.

Structural steel installations will commonly fall within the scope of the Building Regulations. The exact requirements depend on the project, so the necessary structural details and approvals should be established before work begins.

 

Steel supply can be included within the quotation where required. The beam will need to be manufactured or sourced using the dimensions and details specified for the project.

Yes. We can install single beams, connected steel sections and supporting steel columns where these form part of the approved structural design.

Yes. As an experienced building company, we can complete the associated masonry, fire protection and making good included within the agreed quotation.

The cost of an RSJ installation depends on the size and weight of the steel beam, access, temporary support, bearing preparation and the amount of associated building work required. Connected steel sections, supporting columns, fire protection and making good can also affect the price. Churchfield Construction Company provides free estimates after reviewing the proposed installation and relevant structural details.

 

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