What is structural/civil engineering?
Structural engineers are trained to design the skeleton that supports the form and shape of man-made structures. Structural engineers need to understand and calculate the stability, strength and rigidity of built structures for buildings, to make them stand up.
Why do I need a structural engineer?
The engineer will provide structural drawings and calculations which will be used by your building contractor and architect during the project work, to ensure it is built correctly and is safe. This information may also need to be provided to Building Control in order to comply with Building Regulations.
What does a structural engineer do?
The engineer will provide structural drawings and calculations which will be used by your building contractor and architect during the project work.
What is a structural survey?
The survey report will describe the condition of each element of the house and identify the property’s defects, their apparent cause, the urgency of repair, maintenance options and may also include possible remedial details.
My house shows signs of cracking, is it falling?
We provide you with a full summary report and will aim to give a simple and clear explanation of any problems in terms of its cause. It will include options of recommendations which you could follow to resolve the matter. Most importantly, if there are no significant structural causes for the concerned problem, we will […]
Do I need a structural engineer for my home project?
Yes, if you are thinking of carrying out any major building work or removing a wall or load-bearing element, which would require the design of structural elements to support the existing or proposed structure.
