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RSJ Design • Sheffield
RSJ Design & Structural Engineers Sheffield
Fixed fee RSJ design in the Steel City. From stone terraces in Crookes to 1930s semis in Ecclesall, we provide steel beam calculations that Sheffield builders and Building Control trust.
- Chartered structural engineers experienced with Sheffield's sloping sites and stone masonry.
- Full steel beam calculations pack ready for fabricators in the Don Valley or Attercliffe.
- Fast turnaround (24-72h) to keep your renovation moving.
Supporting projects across Sheffield and South Yorkshire including Hillsborough, Woodseats, Dore, Handsworth and Walkley.
Turnaround
24 to 72 hours
For most RSJ design Sheffield jobs once drawings, photos and key measurements are in.
Chartered input
CEng MIStructE / MICE
Senior chartered engineers checking every set of steel beam and structural calculations.
RSJ design Sheffield, steel beam calculations and structural calculations
Focused on the RSJ design and structural work Sheffield homeowners, builders and architects ask for most often.
Wall removals
Open plan RSJ beams
Steel beams for removing spine walls in Sheffield stone terraces. We check load paths carefully where masonry is old or soft.
- Single RSJ to support a new opening
- Bearing checks for stone vs brick walls
- Goalpost frames for wide openings
Extensions
Rear and side extension steelwork
Steel beam calculations for extensions on flat or sloping Sheffield sites (e.g. split level designs in Meersbrook/Walkley).
- Beams over bi fold doors and sliders
- Stepped foundations for hill sites
- Padstone sizes and bearing checks included
Loft conversions
Loft RSJs and cranked beams
Structural calculations for loft conversions in Sheffield terraces and semis. We design for the steep pitched roofs common in the city.
- Cranked beams for maximum headroom
- Ridge beam design for dormers
- Support checks on existing party walls
Chimneys
Chimney breast removal steelwork
Essential for Victorian properties. Steel beams (gallows brackets often not permitted) to support the stack safely.
- Beams under remaining masonry
- Load paths traced to foundations
- Party Wall consideration notes
Posts and frames
Steel posts, padstones and simple frames
When loads cannot sit on existing stone/brick walls, we design SHS posts and frames that local fabricators can easily build.
- Posts under RSJs and lintels
- Concrete padstones sized for old masonry
- Standard connection details included
Checks and reports
Independent structural calculations
Structural calculations and reports for existing beams or altered layouts. Useful for sales packs in Sheffield's fast-moving market.
- Checks on steel that is already in place
- Reports for buyers, solicitors or lenders
- Retrospective Building Control help
Simple four step RSJ design Sheffield process
Clear stages from first enquiry through to final RSJ design, steel beam calculations and structural report.
1
Share the basics
Send photos, rough sizes and any drawings. A short call helps us understand the layout, especially if you're on a stepped Sheffield site.
2
Agree the fixed fee
You receive a clear fixed price and scope before we start any RSJ design Sheffield work or structural calculations.
3
Design and checks
An engineer designs the beam, checking loads and deflection against British Standards/Eurocodes suitable for local stone/brick.
4
Pack issued for site
You receive drawings and notes ready for your builder, steel fabricator and Sheffield Building Control inspector.
What Sheffield clients say
Homeowners and builders using our RSJ design, steel beam calculations and structural calculations in Sheffield.
We opened the kitchen and dining room in a stone terrace near Hunters Bar. The RSJ design accounted for the heavy spine wall above. Steel arrived on time and Building Control signed it off.
Laura - S11
★★★★★
Our rear extension in Hillsborough needed several beams and a corner support. The site slopes steeply, but the structural calculations handled the stepped foundations perfectly.
Chris - Hillsborough
★★★★★
Loft conversion in a 1930s semi in Woodseats. The engineer coordinated with our architect so the RSJs and cranked beams fitted inside the high pitched roof without awkward boxing.
Aisha - Woodseats
★★★★★
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers on RSJ design Sheffield, steel beam calculations and wider structural calculations.
How fast can you provide RSJ design Sheffield services?
Most wall removal and small RSJ design jobs are turned around within 24 to 72 hours once we have good photos and measurements. Full structural calculations for larger extensions or loft packages usually take between five and seven working days.
Will your structural calculations be accepted by Sheffield Building Control?
Yes. We use current Eurocodes and set the calculations out in the format Sheffield City Council and private inspectors expect. If your inspector has questions we speak to them directly.
Do I need a mining report for my Sheffield extension?
For many areas in Sheffield and South Yorkshire, a Coal Authority mining report is required due to historic workings. If your project is in a high-risk area, we can advise on whether special foundation designs (like raft foundations) might be needed.
Can you design RSJs from photos only or is a site visit required?
Many domestic projects in Sheffield can be handled from photos, sketches and clear measurements without a site visit. However, for complex stone properties or severe slopes, we may suggest a visit or measured survey first.
Ready to price your RSJ design Sheffield project?
Send a few photos and a short description and we will reply with a fixed fee, likely RSJ options and expected turnaround.
Request a RSJ design quote in Sheffield
Use this form to outline your project. Your enquiry goes straight to an engineer, not a call centre.
Tell us about your structural work
Share a few details so we can review the layout and confirm the right RSJ design, steel beam calculations and structural checks.
This form connects to our central SECalcs email. A structural engineer will normally reply within one working day.
- Head Office: Corwell Lane, Uxbridge, England, UB8 3DE.
- 07359 267907
- info@structuralengineercalcs.com
- Company No: 12653163