STRUCTURAL
Steelwork
IN-HOUSE.

Specialist structural steelwork contractors in West Yorkshire. RSJ steel beam installation, load bearing wall removal and structural alterations — all steelwork handled in-house. Leeds, Harrogate, Baildon and Ilkley. Free quotes within 24 hours.

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Structural engineer — in-house

100%

Steel in-house — no subcontracting

Free

Site survey — West Yorkshire

24hr

Quote response time

Steelwork

RSJ / Steel Beam Installation

Universal beams specified to structural calculations. All sizes and spans across West Yorkshire.

Load Bearing Wall Removal

Full project management — engineer calculations, temporary propping, steel installation, Building Control.

Structural Alterations

Chimney breast removals, goalpost frames, opening enlargements and structural modifications.

Building Control Certified

Structural Steel In-House

Free Surveys — 24hr Response

West Yorkshire Based

Fixed Price Quotes

What is structural steelwork

THE STRUCTURAL Steel
GAP NO-ONE TALKS ABOUT

Most extension builders in West Yorkshire subcontract their structural steelwork. They hire the extension, pass the steel beam installation to a third-party fabricator or structural contractor, and you are left coordinating between two sets of people who have never worked together on your job before.

Cobin Contractors does not work that way. RSJ steel beam installation, load bearing wall removal, goalpost frames and structural calculations are performed by our own in-house team. The same people building your extension are the same people installing the steel. That means single-point accountability, no scheduling gaps between contractors, and faster Building Control sign-off.

We build two-storey extensions across LeedsHarrogateBaildonIlkley
RoundhayAdel, Bramhope and the wider Yorkshire region..

Cobin

Steel installed by the same team building your project

No coordination between contractors. No scheduling gaps. One call, one team, one completion certificate.

Others

Steel subcontracted to a third party

Your builder manages a steelwork contractor they may have never worked with. Delays compound. Accountability is split.

Cobin

Structural calculations produced in-house

We specify the correct Universal Beam for your exact loading condition — not over-specified to cover uncertainty.

Others

Third-party structural engineer required

You pay separately for calculations and wait for an engineer unfamiliar with the site. Then a different team installs it.

Our structural services

Three Core Services.
All In-House.

Every structural steelwork service we offer is performed by our in-house team across West Yorkshire — not managed out or passed to third parties.

Service 01

RSJ & Steel
Beam Installation

We install Universal Beams (commonly called RSJs) across West Yorkshire for all domestic and light commercial projects. Every beam is specified to structural engineer calculations — not estimated, not over-specified. We manage the full process from temporary propping through to Building Control inspection.

What's included

Typical cost — West Yorkshire 2026

£1,000 – £2,500

Complete installation including materials, labour, engineer calcs and Building Control. Yorkshire rates are £200–£400 below London. Free site assessment included.

Service 02

Load Bearing
Wall Removal

Removing a load bearing wall is the most common structural alteration homeowners in West Yorkshire undertake — particularly for open-plan kitchen-dining transformations. We handle the complete project: structural assessment, engineer calculations, temporary propping, beam installation, Building Regulations approval and making good.

What's included

Typical cost — West Yorkshire 2026

£1,800 – £7,500

Standard kitchen wall: £2,500 – £3,400. Large rear wall / goalpost frame: £6,000 – £8,500. Includes all professional fees and Building Control. Source: structuralengineercalcs.com, February 2026.

Service 03

Structural
Alterations

Beyond standard RSJ installation and wall removal, Cobin Contractors undertakes a full range of structural alterations to West Yorkshire properties — including goalpost steel frames for large openings, chimney breast removals, external wall opening enlargements and structural modifications required as part of extension projects.

Common alteration types

Typical cost — West Yorkshire 2026

£3,000 – £10,000+

Depends heavily on alteration type and span. External wall openings range £6,000 – £10,000. Chimney breast removals £3,000 – £4,500. Free structural assessment on every enquiry.

2026 cost guide

Structural Steelwork Costs
West Yorkshire 2026

Transparent, verified cost ranges for structural steelwork in West Yorkshire — based on current 2026 UK market data from structural engineers, not marketing estimates. Yorkshire rates run £200 to £400 below London.

Sources: structuralengineercalcs.com (Feb 2026), myjobquote.co.uk (Jan 2026), procalculator.co.uk (Dec 2025).

Extension Type Size Cost Range (£) Duration Design
Double storey rear — small
Typical semi-detached rear extension. 2 rooms added: extended kitchen + bedroom above.
15–25m² £55,000 – £80,000 10–14 weeks Included
Double storey rear — medium
Most common format. Open-plan kitchen-dining below, master suite above.
25–40m² £80,000 – £130,000 12–16 weeks Included
Double storey rear — large
Large rear opening with goalpost steel frame. Typically in detached properties.
40–60m² £130,000 – £180,000 14–20 weeks Included
Double storey side extension
Side return format. Common on Victorian and Edwardian semis in Leeds and Harrogate.
15–25m² £55,000 – £95,000 10–14 weeks Included
Wrap-around double storey
Combined side + rear over two floors. Highest ROI format for terraced and semi homes.
40–60m² £110,000 – £180,000 16–22 weeks Included
Architectural + structural package only
If you already have a builder and need just the design and calculation pack.
£3,500 – £7,500 4–8 weeks Separate
What’s included in all figures: architectural design, structural engineer calculations, planning submission, Building Control fees, foundations, shell, all steelwork, first and second fix, plastering, and standard finishes (mid-range tiles, flooring, kitchen shell provision and bathroom sanitary suite). Excluded: high-end kitchen appliances, premium flooring upgrades, bespoke joinery and landscaping

Planning & fees estimate

£1,400 – £2,800

Planning application (£258 householder), Building Control (£600–£1,200), party wall surveyors if required (£700–£1,500 per wall), lawful development certificate where applicable.

Average value uplift — West Yorkshire

£80k – £170k

Property value uplift from a double storey extension in Leeds, Harrogate and Ilkley. Uplift typically exceeds build cost in desirable postcodes. Source: Zoopla market data, Q1 2026.

How it works

From First Call to
Building Control
Sign-Off

A double storey extension is not a two-week job. We break every project into eight clear phases — each with a defined output, defined sign-off and a named person responsible on our team.

01

Free Site Assessment & Feasibility

We visit your property, survey the site, discuss your brief and assess planning feasibility. You receive an indicative cost range and a preliminary programme within 5 working days — no obligation.
Output: feasibility report + indicative budget + outline programme.

02

Free Site Assessment & Feasibility

We visit your property, survey the site, discuss your brief and assess planning feasibility. You receive an indicative cost range and a preliminary programme within 5 working days — no obligation.
Output: feasibility report + indicative budget + outline programme.

03

Free Site Assessment & Feasibility

We visit your property, survey the site, discuss your brief and assess planning feasibility. You receive an indicative cost range and a preliminary programme within 5 working days — no obligation.
Output: feasibility report + indicative budget + outline programme.

04

Free Site Assessment & Feasibility

We visit your property, survey the site, discuss your brief and assess planning feasibility. You receive an indicative cost range and a preliminary programme within 5 working days — no obligation.
Output: feasibility report + indicative budget + outline programme.

05

Free Site Assessment & Feasibility

We visit your property, survey the site, discuss your brief and assess planning feasibility. You receive an indicative cost range and a preliminary programme within 5 working days — no obligation.
Output: feasibility report + indicative budget + outline programme.

Where we work

Structural Steelwork Across
West Yorkshire

We build two-storey extensions across Leeds, Harrogate, Bradford and the wider Yorkshire region. Every build is managed from our West Yorkshire base — no remote site managers, no weeks between visits.

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Leeds

Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Roundhay and central Leeds.

LS1–LS29

Harrogate

Harrogate town, Pannal, Starbeck and surrounding villages.

LS1–LS29

Harrogate

Harrogate town, Pannal, Starbeck and surrounding villages.

LS1–LS29

Harrogate

Harrogate town, Pannal, Starbeck and surrounding villages.

LS1–LS29

Harrogate

Harrogate town, Pannal, Starbeck and surrounding villages.

LS1–LS29

Harrogate

Harrogate town, Pannal, Starbeck and surrounding villages.

FAQs

Structural Steelwork
Questions

Answers to the questions West Yorkshire homeowners ask us most often when planning a two-storey extension. Something not covered here? Send us a message — we reply within 24 hours.
How much does a double storey extension cost in West Yorkshire in 2026?

A typical double storey rear extension (25–40m²) in West Yorkshire costs £80,000 to £130,000 turnkey in 2026 — including design, structural engineering, planning submission, foundations, steelwork, shell and standard finishes. A wrap-around (40–60m²) runs £110,000 to £180,000. Yorkshire rates typically run £15,000–£25,000 below equivalent London projects. Every Cobin quote is fixed-price before work starts.

A typical double storey rear extension (25–40m²) in West Yorkshire costs £80,000 to £130,000 turnkey in 2026 — including design, structural engineering, planning submission, foundations, steelwork, shell and standard finishes. A wrap-around (40–60m²) runs £110,000 to £180,000. Yorkshire rates typically run £15,000–£25,000 below equivalent London projects. Every Cobin quote is fixed-price before work starts.

A typical double storey rear extension (25–40m²) in West Yorkshire costs £80,000 to £130,000 turnkey in 2026 — including design, structural engineering, planning submission, foundations, steelwork, shell and standard finishes. A wrap-around (40–60m²) runs £110,000 to £180,000. Yorkshire rates typically run £15,000–£25,000 below equivalent London projects. Every Cobin quote is fixed-price before work starts.

A typical double storey rear extension (25–40m²) in West Yorkshire costs £80,000 to £130,000 turnkey in 2026 — including design, structural engineering, planning submission, foundations, steelwork, shell and standard finishes. A wrap-around (40–60m²) runs £110,000 to £180,000. Yorkshire rates typically run £15,000–£25,000 below equivalent London projects. Every Cobin quote is fixed-price before work starts.

A typical double storey rear extension (25–40m²) in West Yorkshire costs £80,000 to £130,000 turnkey in 2026 — including design, structural engineering, planning submission, foundations, steelwork, shell and standard finishes. A wrap-around (40–60m²) runs £110,000 to £180,000. Yorkshire rates typically run £15,000–£25,000 below equivalent London projects. Every Cobin quote is fixed-price before work starts.

A typical double storey rear extension (25–40m²) in West Yorkshire costs £80,000 to £130,000 turnkey in 2026 — including design, structural engineering, planning submission, foundations, steelwork, shell and standard finishes. A wrap-around (40–60m²) runs £110,000 to £180,000. Yorkshire rates typically run £15,000–£25,000 below equivalent London projects. Every Cobin quote is fixed-price before work starts.

A typical double storey rear extension (25–40m²) in West Yorkshire costs £80,000 to £130,000 turnkey in 2026 — including design, structural engineering, planning submission, foundations, steelwork, shell and standard finishes. A wrap-around (40–60m²) runs £110,000 to £180,000. Yorkshire rates typically run £15,000–£25,000 below equivalent London projects. Every Cobin quote is fixed-price before work starts.

A typical double storey rear extension (25–40m²) in West Yorkshire costs £80,000 to £130,000 turnkey in 2026 — including design, structural engineering, planning submission, foundations, steelwork, shell and standard finishes. A wrap-around (40–60m²) runs £110,000 to £180,000. Yorkshire rates typically run £15,000–£25,000 below equivalent London projects. Every Cobin quote is fixed-price before work starts.

FREE STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT
ACROSS WEST YORKSHIRE

We visit your property, assess Permitted Development eligibility, confirm load bearing walls, check ground conditions and provide a fixed written quote. No obligation. Response within 24 hours across Leeds, Harrogate, Baildon, Ilkley and the wider Yorkshire region.