Domestic Structural Alterations
We undertake stuctural designs and calculations for domestic structural alterations, extensions and conversions
Structural engineers for domestic structural alterations, extensions and conversions
Many people these days are extending or altering their homes in order to better suit the needs of modern life. It can also be a cheaper option that moving home. If you are planning to carry out internal renovations or build an extension, you will likely need a structural engineer to assess the condition of your home and provide structural calculations. Neasden Structural Engineers provides domestic alterations and extension work in Neasden, Ealing, Kilburn and other north and west London boroughs.
When do I need to hire a structural engineer for a home improvement?
If you are doing any of the following projects, you’ll likely need a structural engineer, as these works could affect the stability of your home.
- knocking down or altering internal walls
- removing a chimney breast
- fitting solar panels to your roof
- modifying doors and windows
- underpinning floors (for example, if your home has subsidence)
Whether you have hired an architect to draw up your home renovation, extension or conversion or you are producing them yourself, you’ll need a structural engineer to provide structural calculations and drawings. These documents are essential for your builders, highlighting what materials they need to use, and where and how they need to be placed.
Finding a structural engineer
in Neasden and other
north and west London boroughs
As we are based in Neasden, we have close access to neighbouring boroughs of north and west London. We can help residential clients and homeowners in Camden, Chiswick, Ealing, East Finchley, Edgware, Hampstead, Harrow, Kilburn, Neasden, Shepherd’s Bush, Wembley, Willesden. Before undertaking a domestic structural alternations we recommend that you check with your local borough for building regulations.
Experienced structural engineers near me
We have provided structural design help for hundreds of property alterations, conversions and extensions. Common enquiries we have are:
We can help with the following types of structural alterations:
- Chimney breast removal / inspections of a chimney breast that has been partially removed
- Internal load bearing wall removal / knocking down internal walls
- External load bearing wall removal / knocking through external walls
- Beam calculations for internal / external wall openings
- calculations for a single and two-storey extensions
- calculations for internal changes for open-plan living
When we work with you, we will give you a detailed breakdown of costs at the outset and include a site inspection if required.
How can we help you?
Structural engineering services - areas we cover
Our work takes us all over north and west London. We carry out site appraisals and investigations, structural engineering designs, structural assessments on both residential and commercial buildings. If you are near any of these areas, we can help you.
Camden | Chiswick | Ealing | East Finchley | Edgware | Hampstead | Harrow | Kilburn | Neasden | Shepherd’s Bush | Wembley | Willesden