Structural Engineering Services — West Yorkshire
Chartered expertise for domestic renovations. We don't just "size beams"—we engineer the safety of your largest asset.
A Note on 'Builder Estimates'
If your builder sizes a steel beam based on "experience" alone, they are violating **Building Regulations Part A**. Without an Engineer's signature, your home insurance may be void, and you will face legal issues during any future property sale.
Steel Beam (RSJ) Calculations
From £295
Precise engineering for load-bearing wall removals. Desk-based calculation pack from drawings and photos, including full Eurocode 3 calculations, padstone design, and Building Control PDF — ready in 5 working days. Site visit charged separately if dimensional verification is required. Planning a wall removal? Our Wall Removal Safety Checklist helps you prepare before instructing an engineer.
Engineering Insight
Required for: Kitchen knock-throughs, bifold door openings, and internal reconfigurations.
- Eurocode 3 (Steel) Compliance
- Padstone Bearing Check
- Timber-to-Steel Detail
- Building Control PDF Report
Multi-Beam Bundle (2–3 Beams)
From £495
Bundle discount for multiple steel beams on the same property. Desk-based calculation pack from drawings and photos. Save when combining two or three wall removals into one design package. Site visit charged separately if dimensional verification is required.
Engineering Insight
Ideal for: Multiple knock-throughs or open-plan conversions requiring more than one steel beam.
- Eurocode 3 (Steel) Compliance
- Padstone Bearing Check
- Timber-to-Steel Detail
- Building Control PDF Report
Structural Engineer Reports
From £350
Desk-based written structural report (signed PDF deliverable) for mortgage lenders and home insurance claims involving subsidence, defects, or cracks. For property concerns where a site visit is needed, see Site Attendance below — a Tier 1 attendance fee is credited in full against the report fee if booked together.
Engineering Insight
Covers: Subsidence, heave, settlement, and historic movement diagnostics.
- Defect Root Cause Analysis
- Subsidence Monitoring Plan
- Remedial Works Schedule
- Mortgage Provider Acceptance
Extension Design Packages
From £650
Desk-based structural design for single or multi-storey extensions. Integrated foundation and superstructure analysis. Most extensions need at least one half-day site visit (Tier 2). Bundle available: Extension Design + 1 Site Visit — From £995.
Engineering Insight
Ideal for: Homeowners moving from Architect's sketch to construction stage.
- Foundation Loading Tables
- Roof Structure Calculations
- Gravity & Lateral Load Analysis
- Detailed CAD Sketches
Loft Conversion Structural Design
From £450
Desk-based structural design for attic trusses, dormer conversions, and hip-to-gable alterations. Building Control-ready documentation included. Most lofts need one site visit (Tier 1 or Tier 2).
Engineering Insight
Covers: Velux lofts, rear dormers, hip-to-gable, and full attic truss conversions.
- Attic Truss & Ridge Beam Design
- Purlin Removal Analysis
- Floor Joist Strengthening
- Building Control PDF Report
Site Attendance
From £225
CEng MIStructE attendance on-site — tiered by duration. Tier 1 (up to 2 hrs) £225, Tier 2 (half day) £395, Tier 3 (full day) £595. Travel policy applies. Credited in full against the Structural Engineer Report fee if booked together.
Engineering Insight
On-site attendance only — no written report deliverable. For a signed PDF report, see Structural Engineer Reports above.
- Visual Structural Inspection
- Dimensional Verification
- Dated Annotated Photographs
- Verbal Walk-through On-Site
From Our Engineering Blog
Expert guides to help you understand your project before instructing an engineer.
The Structural Workflow
1. Data Intake
We review architectural plans or carry out a site survey.
2. Calculations
Analysis of dead, live, and wind loads using Eurocode software.
3. Verification
Internal peer review of section sizes and deflection limits.
4. Execution
Delivery of Part A compliant PDF for Building Control.
Secure Your Property Today.
A structure is only as strong as its weakest calculation. Ensure yours is designed by a Chartered Authority.
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