Structural engineer Macclesfield
Residential structural design and calculations
Homeowners looking for a structural engineer Macclesfield are usually planning changes to an existing house rather than a new build. Macclesfield has a broad mix of property types, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the centre, to 1930s and 1950s semis around Tytherington and along Bollington Road, as well as newer estates on the outskirts.
Many of these homes have already been altered over the years. Older rear extensions, removed chimneys, and partially converted lofts are common. As a result, the original structure is not always obvious. Solid internal walls, traditional cut roofs, and uneven load paths often need checking before further work starts.
In parts of Macclesfield, sloping ground also plays a role. Changes in level can introduce retaining walls, stepped foundations, and additional structural considerations that Building Control will want properly addressed.
Residential structural engineering across Macclesfield
We provide residential structural engineering across Macclesfield and work regularly with Cheshire East Council Building Control.
Our calculations and designs are used by:
- Homeowners planning alterations
- Builders carrying out structural works
- Designers preparing drawings for Building Control approval
What clients typically say
“Clear advice and easy-to-follow calculations.”
Homeowner, Macclesfield
“Approved by Building Control first time.”
Builder, Macclesfield
“Helped us understand which walls were actually structural.”
Loft conversion, Macclesfield
Why homeowners in Macclesfield use a structural engineer
Homeowners usually contact us because:
- A wall is being removed and they need to confirm whether it is loadbearing.
- Sloping sites, common around Tytherington and towards Bollington, require retaining wall or stepped foundation design.
- Building Control has asked for structural calculations.
- A loft conversion needs new floor joists or supporting beams.
- An older extension has altered the original structure and loads are unclear.
The aim is practical. Keep the house stable, compliant, and straightforward to build.
What our structural engineering service includes
- Structural calculations for Building Control submission
- Load bearing wall removal assessments in Macclesfield homes
- Steel beam and RSJ calculations
- Loft conversion structural engineer input
- Home extension structural design
- Padstone sizing and bearing details
- Review of existing structural layouts and previous alterations
Designs are prepared to British Standards and Eurocodes and reference Building Regulations Part A where required.
Common situations we deal with in Macclesfield homes
If you are planning to...
- Remove a wall between rooms
- Create open-plan living space
- Convert a loft
- Extend the rear of a property
- Build on sloping ground
- Alter an older terrace or semi
You will usually need...
- Steel beam or lintel calculations
- Load path checks and bearing design
- New floor joists and supporting beams
- Structural design for openings and supports
- Retaining wall or stepped foundation design
- Checks for solid walls and traditional roofs
How the process works
You send drawings, measurements, or clear site photos.
We assess how the structure currently works and what needs to change.
Structural calculations are prepared for Cheshire East Building Control.
Documents are issued ready for the builder to use on site.
Case study: Macclesfield kitchen extension
A common project we see in Macclesfield is opening up a 1930s semi-detached house in the Tytherington area to form an open-plan kitchen and dining space.
In these houses, the original rear wall usually supports the first-floor joists. We design a steel beam to span the new opening and specify suitable padstones to safely transfer loads into the existing masonry. Structural calculations are then issued for Cheshire East Building Control, allowing the builder to carry out the work correctly.
This reflects a typical Macclesfield project.
Speak to a structural engineer in Macclesfield
If you are planning residential works in Macclesfield, you can speak directly to a structural engineer.
We will confirm what is required for Building Control and what is not, based on how houses in this area are commonly built.
Clear advice. No pressure.
Frequently asked questions
- Head Office: Corwell Lane, Uxbridge, England, UB8 3DE.
- 07359 267907
- info@structuralengineercalcs.com
- Company No: 12653163