Services

Structural engineering services

Practical structural engineering support for homes, alterations, commercial and industrial buildings, and technically demanding projects — from initial inspection and feasibility through design and construction. Based in Bury, Greater Manchester, working UK-wide.

Structural engineering services

Home Alterations and Residential Structural Engineering

Structural advice and design for houses, extensions, loft conversions, internal alterations, removal of load-bearing walls and change-of-use projects.

Who it is for: Homeowners, self-builders, architects and small builders.
Typical output: Structural calculations and sketches or drawings suitable for Building Regulations, pricing and construction.

· HOME EXTENSIONS
· LOFT CONVERSIONS
· LOAD-BEARING WALL ALTERATIONS
· BUILDING REGULATION CALCULATIONS

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Structural Design for New Buildings and Major Alterations

Structural design in steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber, developed around clear load paths, stability, foundations, buildability and efficient use of materials.

Who it is for: Architects, developers, contractors and end clients taking a project from concept to construction.
Typical output: Design calculations, structural arrangement drawings and technical information appropriate to the agreed project stage.

· NEW-BUILD STRUCTURES
· FOUNDATIONS
· STABILITY
· REINFORCED CONCRETE, STEEL, MASONRY, TIMBER

Structural Inspections, Surveys and Existing Buildings

Inspections, appraisals and feasibility advice for existing buildings and structures, investigating cracking, movement, deterioration and proposed alterations.

Who it is for: Homeowners, building owners, managing agents, purchasers and design teams working with existing structures.
Typical output: A written structural appraisal setting out findings and proportionate recommendations for repair, strengthening or further investigation.

This service is a structural inspection or appraisal of the matters agreed within the appointment and is not a full building survey unless expressly stated.

· STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONS AND APPRAISAL
· CRACK AND MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT
· EXISTING BUILDING APPRAISAL
· REFURBISHMENT FEASIBILITY STUDIES, STRENGTHENING ASSESSMENTS AND REMEDIAL DESIGN

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Commercial and Industrial Structural Engineering

Structural engineering for commercial buildings, industrial facilities and advanced manufacturing environments, including new frames, extensions, plant support and alterations to operational buildings.

Who it is for: Developers, contractors, manufacturers and industrial operators.
Typical output: Design calculations, structural arrangement drawings and coordination information for the wider project team.

· PORTAL FRAMES
· PLANT AND PROCESS SUPPORT STRUCTURES
· MEZZANINES
· ALTERATIONS TO OPERATIONAL BUILDINGS

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Steelwork Connection Design

Design of structural steel connections, from simple shear connections through to moment and bracing connections, developed with fabrication and erection in mind.

Who it is for: Steelwork fabricators, contractors and design teams requiring specialist connection input.
Typical output: Connection design calculations and sketches for use by the fabricator's detailing team.

· SIMPLE CONNECTIONS
· MOMENT CONNECTIONS
· BRACING CONNECTIONS
· FABRICATION AND ERECTION INPUT

Temporary Works and Construction Engineering

Structural engineering support for the construction stage, including temporary stability, propping and sequencing of alterations to existing structures.

Who it is for: Contractors and clients undertaking demolition, alteration or phased construction works.
Typical output: Temporary works calculations and sketches, together with construction-stage engineering advice.

Temporary works responsibilities, design interfaces and any formal checking requirements will be defined within the agreed appointment.

· PROPPING AND NEEDLING
· TEMPORARY STABILITY
· DEMOLITION AND ALTERATION SEQUENCING
· CONSTRUCTION-STAGE SUPPORT

Independent Structural Design Checks

Independent technical review of structural designs, including design assurance and buildability review. Formal checking is undertaken where the scope and appointment are agreed in advance.

Who it is for: Clients, contractors and design teams requiring an independent view of a structural design.
Typical output: A written review setting out comments, queries and, where appointed, a formal check record.

· INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL REVIEW
· DESIGN ASSURANCE
· BUILDABILITY AND CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW
· CATEGORY 3 CHECKS (BY PRIOR AGREEMENT)

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Sectors

Sector experience.

More than twenty years of professional experience across industrial, commercial and residential sectors.

Residential & Building Alterations
Commercial & Mixed-Use
Industrial, Process & Energy
Logistics & Warehousing
Transport, Infrastructure & Public Realm
Defence, Healthcare & Education
Hotels, Sports & Leisure

How a typical appointment works.

A clear route from first conversation to construction.

Every project is different, but our approach remains straightforward: establish the requirements, define the scope and develop practical engineering information that supports design, approval and construction.

01
Initial Conversation
We discuss the project, its current stage, key constraints and the engineering support required. Existing drawings, photographs and relevant background information help us understand the brief.
02
Scope & Proposal
We provide a clear proposal setting out the agreed services, deliverables, programme assumptions and fee. This establishes responsibilities and expectations before work begins.
03
Investigation & Design
Available information is reviewed and, where required, further investigation is recommended. Structural options are assessed and developed into proportionate, buildable solutions.
04
Coordination & Delivery
We coordinate with the client, architect, contractor and wider design team, producing calculations, drawings and technical information appropriate to the agreed project stage.
05
Construction Support
Where included within our appointment, we respond to technical queries, review relevant information and assist the project team during construction.

What helps us get started

A project address, brief description, available drawings or photographs, intended timescale and details of any known structural concerns.

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Structural engineering services