Homeowner Services

If you are contemplating extending or altering your home, a new building, or require a survey on a property then we will be pleased to assist.

Design

As structural engineers we will prepare detailed calculations and drawings to enable builders to implement the design prepared by you or your Architect. Our information will generally form part of an application for a building regulations submission and assist a builder to undertake the works successfully.
We working closely with other design professionals and builders and if required would be pleased to provide introductions to ensure your project runs smoothly and is delivered on time and to budget.
In connection with new build projects, extensions, loft conversions, refurbishment and alterations etc. we can help with the following design related issues:-

  • Foundations and Floor slabs,
  • Problems caused by the effect of trees
  • Poor ground conditions
  • Removal of walls
  • Roof alterations
  • Balconies and Canopies
  • Beams
  • Kingpost and bespoke trusses

Surveys and Investigations

When moving house or purchasing a property, a structural survey is often required. This can range from looking at a specifc defect to a full structural appraisal of the building. Our reports are written in plain English and are tailored to suit your specific requirements. Common problems we are asked to look at are cracks in walls, leaning walls, subsidence, bowing roofs, problems with trees, timber defects etc.