Find a Structural Engineer
If you need building work done or have a problem with your building, we can help you find the best specialist for your needs through our partners at lead design studios. A structural engineer can investigate problems with your home, provide technical costs for a project to upgrade it, or provide you with an accurate expert report of a dispute.
Structural engineers: what they do and when to hire them
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.
How do I find the right 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.
When do I need structural engineers? 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.
working as a structural engineer
Projects which often needed the services of a structural engineer include:
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.
Buildings’ Inspections
Suppose you have a problem with an existing building, such as symptoms of subsidence, such as wall movement, cracking, drooping ceilings, rooflines, or other structural issues. In that case, you could be required to have an inspection performed by a structural engineer.
building Calculations
Changing an existing structure, such as changing a loft or roof or adding on, could need structural calculations. A chartered structural or civil engineer can provide this information.
Professional Witness
If you are battling a structural issue with your home, you might need a chartered engineer to give you an objective opinion and prepare a complete report. Your case will be stronger. A structural engineer can identify the problems with your house
