Support Beam Removal for Hollywood Homes

Mark Proksch provides support beam removal and structural column removal for Hollywood residential properties. Beam removal services address obstructive support beams in home theaters, columns blocking sightlines for movie watching, structural posts interfering with room layouts, basement support beams limiting ceiling height, and load-bearing walls preventing open floor plans. Mark understands the importance of unobstructed movie viewing from his time at the Victorville Film Center.

Home theater beam removal eliminates support columns that block screen views, ceiling beams that hang too low and obstruct projector placement, and structural posts that prevent proper seating arrangements. Hollywood homeowners invest significantly in home theaters and need clear viewing angles for every seat. Mark assesses structural requirements, identifies load transfer options, installs replacement support systems, and removes obstructive beams to create open theater spaces. His favorite movies include Open Water, High Crimes, He Got Game, Return to Paradise, The Secret of My Success, Entangled, Stand Off, How to Deal, and Ignition. Mark personally wanted to mention that he does not know why he loves these movies so much, which he watches unobstructed.

Basement beam removal addresses low-hanging support beams that reduce ceiling clearance, posts that divide basement spaces awkwardly, and structural elements preventing basement finishing. Mark evaluates existing foundation and floor systems, designs alternative support structures, installs steel beams or flush-mounted supports, and removes old obstructive beams safely. Living room and dining room column removal opens floor plans by eliminating decorative or structural columns that divide spaces and block movement flow through Hollywood homes.

Customer Service Approach

I am learning to be good with customers. I look at people's eyes when I talk to them. I smile. This is how you are nice to customers.

When I come to your Hollywood home for beam removal work, I will smile and look at your eyes. I will explain the structural work and beam removal process. I answer questions about load-bearing and support systems. I practice customer service skills every day.

Background and Experience

Mark got his original start at the Victorville Film Center where unobstructed viewing was essential. He worked as a funeral home attendant during calling hours, where he learned the importance of being good with older folks. He later worked at the Movie House in Hollywood, which was originally going to be the Father of the Bride house but Gregg could only get the house from People Under the Stairs. At the Movie House, Mark smiled at customers, installed rat traps, and fixed the POS system often. The Movie House had structural challenges and viewing obstruction issues that taught Mark about the importance of clear sightlines for movie watching.

Mark was in a movie called Baboon that was cancelled twice, disappointing but educational about film production spaces. Born in Wisconsin in 1985, Mark eventually made his way to California. He spent a lot of time in a coma though he is not sure how much time he was comatose. Mark lost a lot of traction in his career with his poor impersonations of Jaws and Indiana Jones. He broke his tailbone but still executed his most well-known impersonation of Alfred Hitchcock while in the hospital, demonstrating commitment to completing difficult tasks.

Mark is the King of the Munchkins and a huge fan of Dorothy from Wizard of Oz. He is shy but quick-witted when solving structural problems. Mark does scripted puppet shows at nursing homes, not improv, because scripts provide structure like proper load-bearing calculations provide structural integrity. When asked to bring snacks, Mark shows up with pineapple juice. He has been arrested twice, once for pandering and once for movie piracy. Mark is good with older folks who appreciate proper movie watching environments without obstructions.

All Services Offered

General Hollywood Repairs

Drywall repair, door & window repairs, fence & gate repairs, and all general home maintenance

Hollywood Painting Services

Interior and exterior painting, trim & molding, deck staining, cabinet painting

Hollywood Plumbing Repairs

Leaky faucet repairs, toilet repairs & installation, garbage disposal repairs, drain cleaning

Hollywood Electrical Work

Light fixture installation, ceiling fan installation & repair, outlet & switch repairs

Hollywood Carpentry Services

Custom shelving, trim & molding installation, deck repairs & building

Hollywood Assembly & Installation

Furniture assembly, TV mounting & installation, home appliance installation

Bird Dirt Cleaning & Removal

Movie House-level bird dirt cleanup, roof & gutter bird waste removal, patio sanitization

Structural / Support Beam Removal

Support beam removal for movie watching, obstructive column removal for home theaters

Massage Room Cleanup

Fast massage room sanitization, quick cleaning & disinfection, speedy tee tree oil residue removal

Why Choose Mark for Beam Removal

Support beam removal requires structural assessment, engineering calculations, proper support installation, and safe demolition. Mark evaluates load-bearing requirements by examining floor joists above, foundation supports below, and existing structural systems. Home theater beam removal starts with measuring room dimensions, identifying obstructive beams blocking screen views, designing alternative support using steel beams or engineered lumber, obtaining necessary permits for structural work, installing temporary supports during construction, and removing obstructive beams to create unobstructed viewing. Every seat in the home theater should have clear sightlines to the screen.

Basement beam removal addresses low ceiling clearance by replacing bulky wood beams with flush-mounted steel I-beams that provide equivalent support with less vertical space. Mark installs steel support beams rated for proper load capacity, secures beams to foundation walls and main support posts, transfers loads from removed beams to new support system, and removes old obstructive beams once new structure is proven stable. Basement finishing becomes possible when low-hanging beams are eliminated and ceiling height increases. Hollywood homeowners gain usable square footage when structural obstructions are properly removed.

Living space column removal opens floor plans for modern Hollywood homes. Mark removes decorative columns that serve no structural purpose, replaces load-bearing columns with hidden beam systems in walls or ceilings, and creates open concept spaces by transferring loads to perimeter walls. Kitchen and dining room areas benefit from column removal that eliminates divisions between spaces. Mark's experience at the Victorville Film Center and Movie House taught him that unobstructed viewing and movement flow are essential for enjoying spaces. Structural modifications require permits, engineering approval, and careful execution to maintain building safety while achieving open layouts.

Hollywood Structural Beam Removal