Knock Throughs

Open up your home and the way you live in it.

Sometimes the space is already there. It’s just divided up in a way that doesn’t work anymore. Knocking through walls to create an open-plan layout is one of the most transformative things you can do to a home, and one of the most satisfying. What was once two separate, underutilised rooms becomes one generous, light-filled space that changes the way you move through your home every single day.

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Our Master Craftsman, Tony, will visit your home to assess the walls involved, establish whether they are load bearing, and talk through what’s involved in making your vision a reality. From there, you’ll receive a clear, transparent quote with no hidden costs, and we’ll keep you regularly informed throughout the project.

Knock Through Services we offer:

  • Load-bearing and non-load-bearing wall removals
  • Steel beam (RSJ) installation
  • Kitchen and dining room knock throughs
  • Living and dining room open-plan conversions
  • Alcove and chimney breast removals
  • Structural alterations to improve flow and light
  • Full plastering, flooring and finishing on completion

Removing a load-bearing wall isn’t a job to cut corners on. We work with structural engineers where required to ensure every knock through is done safely, correctly, and with the right signoffs in place. The result is a seamless finish that looks like the wall was never there.

A Seamless Renovation Experience

We understand that during a renovation it can be difficult to visualise the finished space. At Smarter Home 4U, we do everything we can to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. We promise to:

✔️ Tidy up at the end of each day
✔️ Keep you regularly informed of progress
✔️ Always respect your home, no work boots indoors
✔️ Maintain a professional site at all times, with no smoking or swearing

Learn more about our team here

A home that’s yours, renovation without regret.

Get in touch today

For a free no-obligation quote

Once you fill in our enquiry form, here’s what happens next:

  1. We’ll arrange a visit, so we can understand your goals and get a feel for the space.
  2. We’ll follow up with a quote and walk you through the timeline.
  3. If you go ahead, we’ll lock in your start date and get to work on a schedule that suits you. Whatever stage you’re at – whether you have detailed plans or just a few scribbles on a napkin – we’re here to help.

Based in South Manchester, covering Cheshire, Greater Manchester and the North- West, we’d love to hear about your project.

 

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  • I chose Smarter Homes 4U to complete my single story rear extension. From the very first meeting to discuss a quote, I found Tony to be honest, professional and friendly. No question was too small and...
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    Emma Mansfield
  • Tony and Chris do a great job! we have used them a lot over the last 8 years or so and we’re always pleased with the result. From bathroom fitting to tiling to household maintenence they can be ...
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    Martin Hood
  • Really happy with Smarter Homes 4 U. From the quote process up to job completion, everything was transparent and clear with no issues. The brickwork, plastering and guttering work was all carried ou...
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    Darren Vincent
  • I was recently introduced to Smarter Home 4U Limited by a colleague, and it’s been one of the best recommendations I have ever received. The quality of the work is outstanding, personnel friendl...
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    Duncan P
  • Highly recommended. Tony and his team are amazing we couldn’t praise them enough. Very professional, highly skilled and competitive prices. 10/10 all around.
    Nick Doherty
  • Tony and his team undertook work at our house to convert our garage into 3 separate spaces; a store at the front, an office and a play room. I have nothing but high praise for Tony and his team, they ...
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    Richard Lavin
  • Tony was great to work with and provided a fantastic service – I would highly recommend Tony and his team!
    Anne-Marie Smith
  • Tony and his team were brilliant from start to finish. Tony was very helpful and full of advice right from the beginning, when I was still in the planning phase and was only getting ideas of cost. The...
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    Customer in Greater Manchester
  • Perfect from start to finish . Nothing was too much trouble , communication was perfect and the results are outstanding . Thank you so much and Ill see you for my next project
    Martin Smith
  • The team at Smarter Home 4U spent two and a half weeks finishing off our major house renovations in March 2019. They were very professional and hard working, and completed all the work to a very high ...
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    Customer in Merseyside
  • This is the second time I have used Smarter Home 4U to work on a property in Sale in Greater Manchester. This time around Tony and his team worked on an area of wall on the lower ground floor of the p...
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    Customer in Greater London
  • We used this company to have our loft boarded for storage in August this year (2023). We have used them many times before for various house projects. They always provide a quote and carry out the wor...
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    Josie Butterworth
  • Definitely recommend this business. Excellent communication. Prompt service. Carried out the work in a professional manner. Good price. Would use them again.
    Customer in Greater Manchester
  • Absolutely fantastic work and service from the folks at Smarter Home, from every conversation with the (very patient) Tony, to the quality work from the plasterers, joiners, plumbers, the whole team. ...
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    Mara Moon
  • Tony and his team recently undertook fitting a new kitchen, utility and downstairs lavatory and sink unit, flooring and shelving. They also replaced all existing wooden doors to the rooms and fitted n...
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    MrPeterc01
  • We have used this company many times and would go back to them for any work we need doing in our home. They always provide a quote. The price was reasonable and the job was completed exactly as quoted...
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    Customer in Greater Manchester
  • Excellent from start to finish. Contacted Tony on a recommendation and he responded quickly to look at the job, was helpful and professional throughout and I had a quote emailed soon after. He was ext...
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    Dom Rumsey
  • I used Smarter Home 4U when i was let down by another builder. They turned up when they said they would did an excellent job and to top it of even cleared up after themselves which in my experience se...
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    Nick Rhind
  • Really pleased with Tony and his gang. Excellent quality of work, all very personable people, always on time, tidied up after themselves, very patient with my questions, exemplary aftercare to ensure ...
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    Customer in Greater Manchester
  • The team at Smarter Homes were fantastic. They completed laying herringbone laminate flooring through out the entire flat, fitting new skirtingboards and fitted a new bathroom suite and accessories. T...
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    Aliya
  • Tony, Chris, Neil and Dan were all great. All lovely guys, tidy workmen who turned up when they said and kept me informed every step of the way in my renovation project. It was quite a large job but T...
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    faye woodhead
  • Great experience with SH4U who came and fixed our floor when we woke up to discover a hole in it. They were really communicative about timescales, and got someone round sooner when a space appeared wh...
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    Jack Moon
  • Smarter Home 4U turned our dreams and the architect’s plans into reality. We now have a fabulous family living area and kitchen which accommodates the whole family when visiting. Tony Chris and Jack w...
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    Chris Hobson
  • I contacted Tony at Smarter Home 4U regarding some rotten floor joists and floor boards that needed urgently replacing. He was very professional from the start and the work was carried out to the high...
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    David Stevenson
  • This company have been a pleasure to deal with from the very start. They turned up on time, completed the work ahead of schedule and kept me updated throughout the process. I felt comfortable and conf...
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    Customer in Greater Manchester
  • Tony and his team did a great job replacing an internal door, it was a tricky job and they were able to find solutions to deliver a quality product. The team is talented and able to do whatever type o...
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    Iona Lyell
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    Tim Daniel
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    David Adamson
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    Customer in Greater Manchester
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    Steven Allan
  • The team at Smarter Homes were fantastic. They completed laying herringbone laminate flooring through out the entire flat, fitting new skirtingboards and fitted a new bathroom suite and accessories. T...
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    Customer in Greater Manchester
  • Professional, friendly, great work and fantastic customer service! Our bathroom door required replacing prior to us putting our house up for sale and due to the non-standard size we were experiencing ...
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    Sam Palmer
  • Excellent from start to finish. Contacted Tony on a recommendation and he responded quickly to look at the job, was helpful and professional throughout and I had a quote emailed soon after. He was ext...
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  • Tony and his team are reliable, professional and great to deal with! They really know what they are doing and are respectful of your property and home! I would highly recommend their workmanship and t...
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    Helen Nurse
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    Jamie Thompson
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  • We have used this business for a number of years, jobs ranging from small DIY bits and pieces to a new kitchen and bathroom. Last year we gave Tony and his team their biggest challenge yet – con...
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  • Tony and his team undertook work at our house to convert our garage into 3 separate spaces; a store at the front, an office and a play room. I have nothing but high praise for Tony and his team, they ...
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  • Twenty years ago Tony installed a new bathroom for us. Since then he has fitted a new kitchen, new bedroom furniture, put up shelves, fixed wobbly doors, renovated our daughter’s house, changed ...
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    Jeremy Stolberg
  • I recommend this business. Professional, prompt, good value and very helpful.
    Jackie Gilluley
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    Nik Grainger
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    Oliver Barker
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    Liz Honer
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