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What a structural engineer does, when you need one, and how we'll work with you.
What does a structural engineer do?
We make sure the structure of a building is adequate to support the weight of the building and its occupants, and to resist environmental loads such as wind, snow and temperature change.
A structural engineer provides specialist advice, calculation and design for the structure of an object. We work in the building and construction industry, mainly on the structure of buildings and on civil works such as retaining walls and bridges.
Whether the structure is traditional brick masonry or a frame in timber, steel or concrete, our work usually extends to specifying individual elements such as joists, beams and lintels, and any connections between them that are out of the ordinary.
We often design the foundations too. Here we use our geotechnical engineering expertise to interpret the results of site investigation and testing into the data the foundation design needs.
Why do I need one?
On a typical new construction project we work alongside your architect to design, specify, draw and inspect the structural elements during construction. These can be anything from a single new beam to an entire building. We typically provide the information required to satisfy Part A of the Building Regulations.
We also survey, investigate and report on defects in buildings and other civil structures, usually cracking or movement. Our surveys focus on the structure. For a complete building survey we recommend approaching an architect or surveyor first.
Common questions
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Do you work with architects?
Yes. On most new construction we work alongside the architect to design, specify and draw the structural elements, then inspect them during construction.
Can you look at cracks or movement in my building?
Yes. We survey, investigate and report on defects in buildings and other structures, usually cracking or movement.
Do you carry out full building surveys?
No. Our surveys focus on the building’s structure. For a complete building survey we recommend approaching an architect or surveyor first.
Do you work on listed and historic buildings?
Yes. Our projects range from contemporary new build to the restoration and repair of historic and listed buildings.
Where do you work?
Most of our projects are in Dorset, and we work throughout southern England.
How much will it cost?
Every project is different. Once we’ve discussed your requirements we send a written fee proposal setting out our scope of work and fees.
Tell us about your project.
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