Practice Areas

Design - Detailed Drawings - Building Regulations.  

We produce this type of work regularly and have a healthy rate of repeat customers. Recent projects include low-rise new builds, semi-basements design and condition reports, and structural alterations. 

Our team is ready to assist and deliver your proposals.

In some cases, the architect´s drawings include a first approach to structural arrangement, and minor modifications, minimum wall shifting and wall returns are needed for structural integrity.

Note on Solar Panels:

Seek professional advice from suitably qualified and experienced structural engineers before committing to the purchase and installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels. It is unlikely that calculations given by the PV panel supplier will be adequate regarding the strength of any particular roof structure. Seek professional advice from suitably qualified and experienced engineer, in particular for oversized installations needing building regulations approval. 

Note on ICF design: 

ICF can be a great way of achieving dwelling construction, but like any other method of construction the structural integrity and practicability relies on key aspects, which have to be implemented by an experienced and qualified structural engineer. Some ICF suppliers specialize in delivering a concrete superstructure shell using their improved polystyrene forms, which have been around for many years and without any reinforcement within the ICF form walls. This is marketed as a new standard in construction. However, this superstructure requires an internal separate steel frame within the new building, which usually results in huge material costs and delays for the final client, as steel frames are costly.  Some high-profile new residential builds have gone in trouble part because of this extra-cost and the associated delays. 

Contrarily to what some website claims, walls built with ICF forms can not withstand over 200 mph winds. By looking at the Beaufort scale, whoever claims that is out of touch with natural wind speeds.  

We aim to reduce conveyancing delays while gaining a complete understanding of the condition of a building or a property. Our surveys will assume hidden parts of structures. If not possible, we use specialist equipment. A generic RICS inspection, even if called a 'Full Structural Survey', is usually the first step in raising structural issues. A structural engineer should carry on.  Numerical analysis is provided in cases where it´s required. 

All our reports are prepared by a multi-disciplinary team and reviewed internally.

Our RAAC surveys will let you know if you have RAAC concrete in your building.

We aim to reduce conveyancing delays while gaining a complete understanding of the condition of a building or a property. Our surveys will assume hidden parts of structures. If not possible, we use specialist equipment. A generic RICS inspection, even if called a 'Full Structural Survey', is usually the first step in raising structural issues. A structural engineer should carry on.  Numerical analysis is provided in cases where it´s required. 

All our reports are prepared by a multi-disciplinary team and reviewed internally.

A qualified structural engineer can help you with independent advice to support your case. Part 35 compliant expert witness reports. We also prepare reports to clarify the condition of property nearby historic mining. 

Following our successful input in several road closures adjacent to buildings affected by facade problems we can help you resolve the structural issues to achieve the safe and effective enclosure of buildings. 

We have experience delivering solutions, compliant drawings and calculations for alterations, such as chimney and wall removals, additional levels in residential property and a variety of assessment reports, and in some cases attending mining-related issues.

Our light infrastructure experience includes waterside structures and conductions, also drainage design and reports for insurance claims in the field of drainage. Our interest in drainage is connected to the fact that poor drainage can affect the foundations. 

Production of liability certificates and endorsements.

Temporary work designs can be as intricate as the permanent structure they serve.