Structural engineer Cheshire
Residential structural design and calculations
If you are planning building work in Cheshire, you will usually need a structural engineer before work starts. Many homes here are older and have been altered over time.
Solid internal walls and traditional roof structures are common. Previous extensions are also typical across the area.
We provide residential structural engineering across Cheshire. This includes clear calculations and designs to British Standards and Eurocodes.
Our work is suitable for Building Control approval and for builders to use on site.
If you already have drawings or photos, we can usually confirm whether structural calculations are needed before any site work starts.
Residential structural engineering across Cheshire
We work on residential projects across Cheshire East and surrounding areas, including Wilmslow, Prestbury, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Knutsford, and nearby villages.
Our calculations and drawings are regularly used by:
- Homeowners carrying out renovations or extensions
- Builders working on older properties
- Building Control when assessing compliance with Part A
What clients say
“Clear calculations and no problems with Building Control.”
Homeowner, Knutsford
“Good understanding of older houses with solid walls.”
Homeowner, Wilmslow
“Straightforward details that worked on site.”
Builder, Macclesfield
Why homeowners in Cheshire use a structural engineer
Using a structural engineer at the right stage helps you:
- Avoid guesswork when removing walls or altering roofs
- Prevent cracking or movement caused by incorrect assumptions
- Obtain Building Control approval without delays
- Give builders clear information to price and build correctly
- Make informed decisions on older or altered properties
This is especially important in Cheshire, where construction types vary widely between towns and villages.
What our structural engineering service includes
Our residential structural engineering service typically covers:
- Assessment of load bearing walls and existing structure
- Steel beam and RSJ design
- Loft conversion structural design
- Extension structural design
- Padstone and foundation design
- Structural calculations to British Standards and Eurocodes
- Clear sketches and written notes for builders
- Calculations suitable for Building Control submission
Each design is specific to the property, not based on generic details.
Common situations we deal with in Cheshire homes
If you are planning to...
- Remove a wall between rooms
- Open up a kitchen or dining area
- Convert a loft
- Build an extension
- Buy a house with cracking
You will usually need...
- Load bearing wall assessment and beam design
- Steel beam or RSJ calculations
- Floor and roof structural design
- Structural calculations for walls, beams, and foundations
- Structural inspection or report
How the process works
You send plans, photos, dimensions, and a description of the work you are planning.
We review how the building is supported and how the proposed changes affect it.
We design the required structural elements and prepare a Building Control–ready calculation pack.
We usually review drawings and photos first to avoid unnecessary site visits. If the structure is complex or unclear, a visit can then be arranged.
Typical residential project in Cheshire
A common instruction across Cheshire is opening up the ground floor of an older house to create a larger kitchen and living space.
In many cases:
- The wall is solid masonry
- First floor joists bear onto the wall
- A steel beam is required to support the structure safely
We assess the structure, design the beam and bearings, and issue calculations that are accepted by Building Control and understood by the builder.
This reflects typical Cheshire housing, not a one-off case.
Speak to a structural engineer Cheshire homeowners trust
If you are planning work and need structural advice for a property in Cheshire, get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
- Head Office: Corwell Lane, Uxbridge, England, UB8 3DE.
- 07359 267907
- info@structuralengineercalcs.com
- Company No: 12653163