Guides for your building works.
Costs, permits, technical pointers: short guides written by the engineer who handles your project, to help you prepare it with the Belgian rules in mind.
- #CostsSeptember 2026Reading time 6 minRead the guide
How much does it cost to remove a load-bearing wall in Belgium?
Load-bearing wall removal cost in Belgium in 2026: structural design, works, steel beam, propping, finishes, architect and VAT at 6% or 21%.
- #PermitsSeptember 2026Reading time 5 minRead the guide
Removing a load-bearing wall in Belgium: do you need an architect?
Do you need a permit to remove a load-bearing wall in Belgium? Brussels, Flanders, Wallonia: when a planning permit and an architect are required.
- #PracticalGuideSeptember 2026Reading time 3 minRead the guide
What a structural engineer costs in Belgium
Typical fees by type of project, VAT, what makes a job more or less expensive and how to compare two quotes from engineers.
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A wall to remove, an extension, a crack that worries you: describe the situation and we will tell you what needs to be studied.