Steel beam design
Calculations for removing walls, inserting bi-folds and supporting floors. RSJ beam guide
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Looking for a structural engineer Northampton homeowners and builders trust? We provide fixed-fee structural calculations from £245 for wall removals, loft conversions, extensions and structural alterations across Northampton and Northamptonshire. Building Control-ready within 24 to 72 hours.
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Most structural engineering jobs in Northampton cost between £245 and £1,500. Here are the 2026 typical fees for residential projects across Northampton and Northamptonshire. All fees are fixed and confirmed in writing before we start.
| Service | Typical Fee (2026) | What Is Included |
|---|---|---|
| Single RSJ beam calculation | £245 to £450 | Beam sizing, padstone design, masonry checks |
| Load bearing wall removal (engineer fee only) | £300 to £600 | Full Building Control calculation pack |
| Structural alterations Northampton | £300 to £900 | Chimney breasts, new openings, floor alterations |
| Loft conversion structural design | £395 to £1,200 | Floor joists, ridge beam, dormer supports |
| Home extension structural calculations | £600 to £1,500 | Beams, foundations, roof structure |
| Structural inspection and defect report | £400 to £900 | Cracks, subsidence, purchase reports |
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Comments from local people who have used our calculation services.
"Quick, professional and explained the technical bits clearly. Our builder had the steel specs he needed immediately."
Jason T, Kingsthorpe, RSJ for kitchen
"Great service for our loft conversion. The engineer turned the plans around fast and the price was exactly as quoted."
Emma W, Duston, Loft conversion
"Highly recommended. They dealt with a query from the inspector without charging us extra. Very helpful."
Paul S, Weston Favell, Extension and steels
We handle projects throughout the town and the wider county. Most work is done remotely from plans, but site visits are arranged if essential.
Straight answers for Northampton homeowners and developers.
Most residential structural engineering jobs in Northampton cost between £245 and £1,500. A single RSJ beam calculation starts from £245. A load bearing wall removal is £300 to £600. A loft conversion structural design is £395 to £1,200. A home extension is £600 to £1,500. Structural alteration calculations start from £300. All fees are fixed and confirmed in writing before work begins. Read the full guide: structural engineer costs.
Not always. For standard RSJ beams and extensions, good photos and plans are usually sufficient for us to produce the full calculation pack. If a site visit is necessary, we tell you before quoting and include it in the fixed fee. Most Northampton residential projects are completed remotely from drawings, which keeps costs lower.
Structural alterations include any work that changes how your property carries load: removing a wall, creating a new opening, removing a chimney breast, raising a roof, or altering floor structure. Northampton Building Control require a structural engineer's calculation pack before approving any of these works. Our structural alteration calculations start from £300. See our guide to load bearing wall removals.
Yes. We work to British Standards and Eurocodes and produce professional calculation packs designed for submission to Northampton Building Control, West Northamptonshire Council and any private approved inspectors in the county. The pack includes all beam sizing, padstone details and connection specifications your builder needs.
Yes. We cover the whole county including Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby, Rushden, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley, Oundle, Higham Ferrers, Irthlingborough, Long Buckby and Brixworth. We also cover the border areas towards Milton Keynes and Market Harborough. Send your postcode and we will confirm the same day.
RSJ and wall removal calculations are ready in 24 to 72 hours. Loft conversions and extensions take 5 to 7 working days. More complex structural alteration projects take 3 to 5 working days. We confirm the turnaround in writing when we give your fixed fee. More on our process: our turnaround.
Your property address and postcode, plans or a simple sketch with dimensions, clear photos of the wall or area in question, and any existing architect drawings. For loft conversions or extensions, roof section details are helpful. Send them via our quote form or email info@structuralengineercalcs.com.
The most common structural issues in Northampton homes are lintel failure in Victorian and Edwardian terraces in St James and Abington, cracking caused by clay soil shrinkage in dry summers across the county, and floor joist problems in post-war semis. Northampton's geology, with its mix of Northampton Sand ironstone and clay, can cause differential settlement in older properties. We account for local soil conditions in every foundation and extension design.
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Fixed fees, fast turnaround and Building Control-ready calculations every time. Call us on 07359 267907 or fill in the quote form above and we will come back to you the same working day.
