Structural Alterations, Loft Conversions & Extensions in Manchester, London, Bristol, Birmingham & Cardiff
A panel of structural engineers are available in Manchester, London, Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff. They provide our clients in those cities with engineering services related to residential properties.
A structural engineer is necessary if you are planning to do any big changes to the structure of your home, like taking out a wall that might be holding up the rest of your house, putting in large, bi-folding doors, or adding a large extension.
What is the role of a Structural Engineer?
A structural engineer undertakes various assessments and calculations (e.g. beam calculations, load-bearing assessments) to ensure the fundamental safety and compliance with regulatory requirements of a building project. The structural engineer uses a series of significant designs and analyses that comprise the basic architecture of a safe structure, one that can typically withstand a variety of forces and loads (e.g. lateral, vertical, and even some dynamic forces like strong wind).
Obtaining a structural feasibility assessment in Manchester
If you’re planning a major or intricate structural change, it can be very helpful to have a structural feasibility survey done. This is especially the case when you’re envisioning a project that includes significant structural alterations, like very large supporting beams or columns, or walls that need to be propped up. In these situations, it is important to determine can and cannot be done in the structure.
What does a Structural Engineer Report contain?
An engineer will prepare a structural feasibility report. This report will evaluate the proposed works, assess their impact on the overall structural integrity of the existing building, and make recommendations as to what is necessary to ensure adequate building performance. The report will examine, in detail, the architectural drawings for the proposed works. It will analyse the drawings’ structural suitability and their overall feasibility, given the structural changes and the loads imposed on the existing building’s structural framework. If necessary, the report will recommend doing something different. In case of any queries the Structural Engineer will help clear the doubts.
Specific Defects Surveys for Structures
If you’re worried about the structural soundness of your property, you can turn to your structural engineer for a Defects Survey. This kind of survey is focused on investigating specific problems and is typically used in situations where cracks are suspected to be signs of subsidence, where alterations to a structure might have affected its integrity, or where the performance of supporting structures (such as walls, columns, and beams) might be in question.
Types of Structural Engineer Report Services Available
Structural Engineering Reports consist of:
- Altering the structure of the building
- Converting a loft into housing
- Green roofs or solar roofing
- Basement Conversion
- Converting a garage or a barn
- Working with the beams in the structure
- Taking out a chimney breast
- Removing a load-bearing wall
Structural engineers based in Manchester, London, Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff
Our panel of expert surveyors is located in Manchester, London, Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff. This ensures each chartered surveyor or structural engineer can draw on local knowledge and experience particular to each project.
All of our engineers hold membership in the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) or the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)—both of which are recognized internationally for their high-standard accreditations. All our surveyors are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and therefore ensure they comply with proper ethical standards and abide by the Code of Practice.
Contacting the Structural Engineer
Our structural engineering panel include both chartered structural engineers and building surveyors. Thus, on any project or property type, you have the advanced expertise needed to tackle your concerns.
Your surveyor will have worked with homeowners, architects, and builders and will therefore be able to offer structural advice on anything from the most basic demolition of a wall to dangerous extensions or major, complex new builds. The service can encompass anything from structural designs through marked-up architectural drawings to your building control notice.
Surveys of Commercial Property
If you’re thinking of acquiring, leasing, subletting, disposing of, or altering commercial premises in Manchester, you would be well advised to locate a surveyor skilled in the nuances of commercial building surveying – should you spot a defect in a commercial building you can use that information to negotiate an asking price for the property that’s considerably lower than what the seller originally wanted, or you can talk your way out of a bad deal altogether.
Our Manchester-based team of RICS-compliant commercial building surveyors is equipped to handle matters throughout Manchester.
Contact
Our team prioritizes client care above all else. We look forward to being in touch with you so you can instruct a surveyor in Manchester, London, Bristol, Birmingham or Cardiff. You can reach out to us easily. Just fill out our form, and we’ll get back to you with a free quote for your survey. All our surveyors are qualified as members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and we are one of the UK’s leading providers of building survey and valuation services:
- Accredited Professionals: Certified by organizations like RICS, CIOB, and RPSA.
- Customized Survey Reports: inspections to meet your specific requirements.
- Local Expertise: Deep understanding and specialized knowledge.
- Expert Guidance: Professional recommendations and support.
The property survey you commission will be carried out by an accredited professional. Your chartered surveyor will be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or will belong to some other industry-standard professional body. Rest assured; you will receive highest quality of professional service for your survey.
