Open Floor Plan Conversion Services in Orlando, Florida
Open floor plan conversion is one of the most impactful remodeling projects for Orlando-area homeowners seeking to modernize dated layouts. Whether your home is in Wedgefield, Christmas, or Lake Nona, removing a wall between your kitchen and family room creates an airy, functional space ideal for entertaining and family gathering. Renovating Central Florida LLC specializes in structural modifications that blend seamlessly with existing architecture, using engineering-grade steel beams (typically 10-12 inches) to safely support floor and roof loads after wall removal.
The open floor plan conversion process starts with a structural engineering assessment to identify load-bearing walls and calculate required beam specifications. Our team obtains Orange County permits (typically 7-10 days), installs temporary support walls during demolition, installs the engineered steel beam with proper post supports and footings, closes the opening with finished drywall, and completes flooring transitions. Most projects in central Orlando neighborhoods like Hunters Creek, Meadow Woods, and Belle Isle finish in 5-7 days, though larger conversions affecting two stories may extend to 10 business days.
What Is Included
When you hire Renovating central Florida LLC for open floor plan conversion, here is exactly what you get:
- Structural engineering assessment and load calculations by licensed engineer
- Permit acquisition from Orange County Building Department
- Temporary support walls and bracing during construction
- Installation of engineered steel beam (W8x31 or W10x39 sizing based on span)
- Post installation with concrete footings to basement or grade beam
- Drywall finishing, taping, and mudding at removal site
- Flooring transition work to blend kitchen and living spaces
- Interior painting and final aesthetic finishing
- Job site cleanup and debris removal
- 1-year workmanship warranty on all structural modifications
Signs You Need Open Floor Plan Conversion
- Walls separating kitchen from living area feel confining and block natural light from windows
- Family members cannot see each other across separated rooms during daily activities
- Kitchen appears isolated and disconnected from main living spaces in Avalon Park or Waterford Lakes homes
- Outdated layout reduces home value compared to newer open-plan homes in area
- Multiple doorways and walls create traffic flow inefficiencies
- Entertaining guests is awkward with divided entertaining spaces
- Home feels smaller and darker than comparable open-concept properties
- Resale appeal limited compared to modern open floor plan preferences in Orlando market
Our Open Floor Plan Conversion Process
Structural Engineering Consultation
Licensed engineer evaluates walls, calculates loads, and determines beam size (typically 3-5 business days). We assess homes throughout Orlando, Oviedo, Winter Springs, and surrounding areas to ensure safe conversion design.
Permit Application and Approval
Our team files Orange County Building Department permits with engineering drawings. Approval typically takes 7-10 business days depending on permit backlog at the county.
Demolition and Temporary Support
We install temporary support walls and remove the existing wall carefully over 1-2 days, protecting flooring and adjacent areas from debris.
Beam Installation
Steel beam installation with posts and footings takes 2-3 days. We ensure proper spacing, level installation, and concrete footing depth per engineering specifications.
Finishing and Drywall
Drywall, taping, mudding, sanding, and painting complete the opening over 2-3 days, creating seamless wall integration.
Flooring and Final Details
Flooring transitions between kitchen and living areas are finished with trim, baseboards, and final touches within 1 day.
Types of Open Floor Plan Conversion We Handle
- Full kitchen-to-living-room wall removal with island integration for open gathering spaces
- Two-story open plan conversion with beam installation on both floors in Doctor Phillips or Lake Nona homes
- Partial wall removal with pass-through opening for homes with limited structural modifications needed
- Corner room wall removal to connect kitchen-dining-living in Hunters Creek layouts
- Dining room to kitchen wall removal for seamless food prep and entertaining flow
- Multiple wall removal creating great-room layouts in 2,500+ sq ft homes in Celebration or Clermont
- Load-bearing beam replacement without full wall removal for minimal disruption open-plan updates
Why Orlando Homeowners Choose Renovating central Florida LLC
Renovating Central Florida LLC brings 15+ years of open floor plan expertise to central Florida homes from Orlando to Daytona Beach and Kissimmee to DeLand. Our licensed structural engineers, experienced framing crews, and finish carpenters understand Orange County permit requirements, neighborhood architectural styles in Hunters Creek and Doctor Phillips, and the specific challenges of converting older homes in Belle Isle versus newer subdivisions in Celebration. We provide transparent pricing with no surprises, warranty all structural work for 12 months, and coordinate directly with homeowners throughout each project phase. Our reputation across Sanford, Longwood, and Altamonte Springs is built on projects completed on schedule, within budget, and with meticulous finishing that blends converted spaces seamlessly with existing homes.
