Structural Engineer Nottingham

What we do in Nottingham

Residential structural engineering

Most of our work in Nottingham is for domestic projects. We keep the design simple, safe and straightforward for your builder to follow. We handle:

• Structural calculations for Building Control
• RSJ and steel beam design
• Load bearing wall removal
• Loft conversion steelwork
• Flat and pitched roof support
• Floor strengthening
• Foundation checks
• Timber, steel and masonry design
• Structural advice for buying or renovating a property
• Structural inspections and reports

Beam and wall removal design

Many Nottingham clients come to us for kitchen knock-throughs, rear openings for extensions and structural alterations in older homes. We design:

• Single RSJ beams for 2–5 metre openings
• Compound beams for longer spans
• Goalpost and box frames
• Steel over chimney breast removals
• Padstones and bearings
• Splice details where access is tight

We make the drawings clear so your builder knows exactly what sits where, and we align all work with Part A of the Building Regulations.

Loft conversion structural design

Hip-to-gable conversions, dormers and bungalow lofts are very common in Nottingham. We design:

• Ridge beams
• Floor steels
• Purlin replacements
• Dormer supports
• Load paths down to the bearings
• Stair trimming
• Strapping and tying into the existing roof

If you already have an architectural layout, we'll design the structural package around it. If you don't, we help shape the layout so the steelwork is practical and cost-effective.

Home extension structural design

Rear and side extensions often need several beams, new lintels, roof support and foundation checks. We provide:

• Full structural calculations
• Clear drawings for your builder
• Coordination with your designer
• Updates if the layout changes
• Advice on the best beam layout to keep costs sensible

Whether you're building a small single-storey extension or a larger two-storey design, we make sure the load path is correct and you have everything you need for Building Control sign-off.

Structural inspections and structural reports

If you're worried about cracking, sagging floors, roof spread, movement, or you need a report for a property purchase, we can visit the site and issue a straightforward written report that explains:

• What the problem is
• Why it happened
• Whether it is structural
• What needs doing to put it right

Reports are written in plain English, so you know exactly what the issue means for the property.

Light commercial support

We also support small commercial jobs across Nottingham:

• Shop fit-outs
• RSJs for commercial openings
• Mezzanines
• Internal alterations
• Foundation checks

This is kept short and practical. If you're a contractor and you need fast turnaround steelwork design, we can help.

Prices for structural engineering in Nottingham

Every job is different, but we keep the pricing simple. Most residential structural calculations fall between £250 and £450, depending on:

• Beam size and span
• Load complexity
• Number of beams required
• Whether roof, floor or foundation checks are included
• Whether drawings need updating
• Site visit requirements

Turnaround

Most standard residential jobs are completed within 24–48 hours once we have the required information. More complex extensions and loft conversions are usually 2–3 working days.

If your builder or Building Control needs something urgently, tell us and we'll work with your deadline.

Local authority signals and Nottingham knowledge

Nottingham homes vary a lot. We work on all types:

• Victorian terraces in Sherwood and Mapperley
• 1930s semis in Beeston, Lenton and Wollaton
• New-build estates in Carlton, Arnold and Hucknall
• Bungalows in West Bridgford and Clifton
• Period properties in The Park Estate

We prepare calculations and drawings ready for submission to Nottingham Building Control or your approved inspector. You can read general guidance on planning and building rules on the Planning Portal.

Recent Nottingham examples

Kitchen knock-through in Beeston

A homeowner wanted to open the kitchen diner with a 4.2 metre opening. We designed a single steel beam with padstones and produced a clean drawing for the builder. The pack was ready the next day.

Loft conversion in Sherwood

A hip-to-gable conversion with a full-width dormer. We designed the ridge beam, floor steels and dormer supports. We coordinated with the architect to keep headroom reasonable without over-sizing the steel.

Rear extension in West Bridgford

A 5.5 metre opening to connect the new extension to the existing house. We designed a compound beam, checked the foundations and issued the Building Control pack.

Chimney support in Carlton

Ground-floor chimney breast removal needing a steel beam and plate. We checked the bearings and issued a simple detail that the builder could follow.

What clients say

Here are some short anonymised reviews from recent Nottingham projects.

• Beeston: “Clear drawings and quick turnaround. Our builder said the layout was easy to follow.”
• West Bridgford: “We needed beam calcs for a kitchen knock-through. Everything came back the next day.”
• Mapperley: “Straightforward advice. The report helped us decide what to do with cracking in an old wall.”
• Arnold: “Used them for a loft conversion. Good communication and simple diagrams.”
• Clifton: “Solid service. Quick design, fair price, no hassle.”

About your structural engineer

You get a chartered-level structural engineer with long experience in residential work. The approach is simple: keep the design safe, clear, buildable and compliant. You get fast communication, fixed fees, clean drawings and a pack ready for Building Control.

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