We provide clear, practical structural design for residential and small commercial projects across Plymouth, Devon and East Cornwall. Our work focuses on proportionate design, straightforward communication and solutions that work on site.
Loft Conversions
Structural design for all types of loft conversions, including:
- Roof structure assessment
- New floor and roof joist design
- Steel beams and steel‑to‑steel connections
- Dormer and hip‑to‑gable alterations
Extensions
Structural design for single‑storey, two‑storey and wrap‑around extensions, including:
- Roof joists design
- Steel beam and column design
- Masonry alterations
- Foundation and ground floor
Internal Alterations
Structural design for removing walls or forming new openings, including:
- Assessment of load-bearing walls
- Steel or timber beam design
- Lintel design
New Builds
Structural design for new homes and small commercial units, including:
- Foundation design
- Masonry, timber and steel superstructure design
- Retaining wall design
- Steel connection design
- Structural calculations and drawings
- Coordination with architects and contractors
Heritage & Refurbishment
Sensitive structural input for older and historic buildings, including:
- Assessment of existing fabric
- Strengthening and repair solutions
- Structural design for alterations
- Advice on sympathetic detailing
- Coordination with conservation professional
- Traditional construction methods
Structural Inspection
Clear structural advice for property owners concerned about defects, including:
- On-site inspections of cracks, movement or damage
- Discussion of cause and severity
- Monitoring or remedial recommendations
- Written report
Planning Support
Early‑stage structural input for planning and prior approval, including:
- Structural feasibility advice
- Class Q structural assessments
- Outline sketches and/or calculations
Party Wall Solutions
Structural information to support party wall agreements, including:
- Commentary on works affecting shared walls
- Advice on temporary works near boundaries
- Structural design and detailing to support party wall agreements
Retaining Walls
Design and detailing for, including:
- Reinforced concrete retaining walls
- Masonry retaining walls
- King-post retaining walls
- Gabion retaining walls
- Approval in Principals for Highways
- Reinforced masonry retaining walls
Specialist Services
Additional support where required, including:
- Temporary works design and advice (propping)
- Reinforcement detailing
- Steel‑to‑steel and steel‑to‑concrete connections
- Structural assessments of existing buildings
- Review of specialist designs
- Site visits and on‑site structural advice
- Independent structural checks
Small-Scale Commercial
Structural design for small-scale commercial, including:
- Mezzanines
- Canopies
- Structural inspection following damage/vehicle impact or corrosion/decay
- Shop fitting and retail alterations
- Change of use
- Small-scale industrial units and workshops
- Structural checks for plant, equipment and signage
- Independent design reviews
Other Services
We undertake several additional services, including:
- Padstone design
- Garage conversions/extension
- Structural input for Building Control Regularisation
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