How to Raise My Ceiling Height?

Raising your ceiling height is one of the most dramatic ways to transform your living space—making it feel larger, brighter, and more luxurious. But unlike cosmetic upgrades, this process involves structural modification and must be approached with expert planning.

✅ 1. Understand Your Existing Structure

Before any ceiling can be raised, a structural assessment is required. Homes with truss roof systems are more complex, while those with rafter framing offer more flexibility. We assess whether your ceiling can be lifted or restructured safely.

✅ 2. Consider Different Methods

• Vaulting the Ceiling: Converting a flat ceiling into a vaulted or cathedral ceiling by modifying the roofline.
• Raising the Roof: Involves lifting the entire roof structure, often used in second-storey additions or complete redesigns.
• Lowering the Floor (Basements): In some cases, particularly in basements, underpinning may be used to gain ceiling height.

✅ 3. Engineering & Permits

All ceiling height changes require engineering design, permit drawings, and city approval. We handle the entire process—from structural analysis and design to permit submission.

✅ 4. Execution

Once approved, we carry out all structural framing, support modifications, insulation, and finishing to deliver a clean, code-compliant result.

At Wall Remover we specialize in structural renovations—including ceiling height modifications. Contact us for a site assessment to find out what’s possible in your home.