Structural Engineering

Why do I need a structural engineer?

A structural engineer is vital in the assessment of your projects integrity and ensuring the project or renovation is achievable, and is structurally sound and safe.

They can play a very important part in your home renovation or home extension project or when you need a structural inspection or if you are unsure and require advice on any matter related to your property.

Structural Engineers are necessary if any alterations to your property require amendment to your walls, floors, roof etc.

They can help when you need an expert on your side.

They can also help is assessing any cracking, settlements, signs of movement or provide you with Structural Report for your comfort before purchasing a property or if you are looking to sell and need evidence for any issues raised by a prospective buyer or their solicitor.

What is a structural engineer?

A structural engineer is a qualified professional who has a degree in a structural engineering related field.

They specialise and understand the inner workings of the structure of buildings.

They asses the stability (sideways strength or sway), strength (vertical loadings design) and durability of a building or structure e.g. a bridge, foundation, slab etc.

The Structural Engineer is a key professional in the construction process.

They’re able to calculate and justify a building’s safety.

In building and home renovation projects, they will provide design drawings, specifications and calculations for the proposed project, as well as advice on buildability issues, building materials, Warrant approvals etc.

You may want to appoint a structural engineer to oversee your project at critical stages through the build and they can help in ensuring the quality of the building’s structural elements and workmanship are inline with the specifications.

 

OK, I need a Structural Engineer, Can you help?

We Have specialist Structural Engineers inhouse who can help with your Structural Engineering Project requirements.

They can provide detailed structural calculations and structural drawings to assist in getting approvals.

Structural Appraisals and Structural Reports are also available.

Refer to our Structural Reports page here.

What We Cover

We specialise in building structures and cover most works required by the majority of building projects.

Residential –

We cover a large variety of services for the residential sector:

Home alterations, extensions and renovations . Home inspections, Cracking in walls,

general inspections and reporting on property before you buy.

Design of New-builds and bespoke houses. Design of Housing developments and flats.

Our engineers are experienced in residential work all over the country.

Commercial –

We cover a large variety of services for the commercial sector:

Review and Alterations to existing building and assets.

Review of Storage facilities, portalised structures.

Repair works of all types.

High Rise Buildings.

Harbours and Marine.

Restaurants and Leisure Project.

 

Structural Engineers Costs Vary depending on the projects requirements, however, typical structural engineer costs estimates:

Average hourly rate

£ 85 – 200
  •  

Basic project

£ 350 – 750
  •  

Complex project

£ Up to 12k
  •  

Calculations for an RSJ

£ 150 – 950
  •  

Structural engineer inspection

£ 225 – 450
  •  

Structural engineer report

£ 750 – 2k
  •  

Structural engineer consultation for a loft conversion or extension

£ 750 – 3.5K
  •  
Competency is key to the successful delivery of a structural project. Our engineers are members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) or the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Contact us or book a consultation using the form on our website.