Structural & Civil Engineering Services

A comprehensive range of structural and civil engineering services for residential, commercial, and historic buildings across Devon and the South West.

Structural Engineering

Our core structural engineering services cover the full lifecycle of a building project — from initial design through to completion and beyond.

Structural Calculations

Precise engineering calculations for new builds, extensions, loft conversions, and structural alterations. All calculations comply with current British Standards and Eurocodes.

We provide detailed structural calculations for Building Regulations submissions, ensuring your project meets all required safety standards.

Structural Design

Comprehensive structural design services for residential, commercial, and historic buildings. We design in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, masonry, and traditional materials.

Our designs are practical, buildable, and cost-effective — developed in close collaboration with architects and contractors.

Structural Inspections

Thorough structural inspections of existing buildings to identify defects, assess safety, and provide recommendations for remedial works.

Ideal for homeowners concerned about cracks, movement, or structural changes, and for pre-purchase due diligence.

Structural Surveys

Detailed structural surveys for home owners, purchasers, commercial buildings, and public-owned buildings across Devon and the South West.

Our surveys provide clear, jargon-free reports that explain findings and recommend practical next steps.

Structural Reports

Clear, comprehensive structural reports for planning applications, Building Regulations, insurance claims, and dispute resolution.

We also provide expert witness reports for legal proceedings where structural engineering expertise is required.

Structural Alterations

Engineering design and calculations for structural alterations including removing load-bearing walls, creating openings, and adding extensions.

We ensure all alterations are structurally sound and compliant with Building Regulations.

Civil Engineering

Civil engineering services addressing the ground conditions, drainage, and infrastructure aspects of your building project.

Foundation Design

Expert foundation design for new builds and extensions, including strip foundations, ground beams, raft foundations, and piled foundations for challenging ground conditions.

Site Investigations

Ground investigations and site surveys to assess soil conditions, bearing capacity, and groundwater levels — essential for safe and economic foundation design.

Structural Solutions for Alterations

Engineering solutions for complex building alterations, including underpinning, retaining walls, drainage design, and highway works.

Specialist Expertise

Areas of deep specialist knowledge that set us apart from generalist engineering practices — particularly valuable for historic and traditional buildings in Devon.

Historic Buildings

Specialist structural engineering for listed buildings, conservation areas, and historic structures. We understand the unique challenges of working with old buildings and the constraints of conservation requirements.

Cob Construction

Rare specialist expertise in cob and earth building — both surveying existing cob structures and designing new cob buildings. Devon has a rich tradition of cob construction that requires specialist knowledge.

Timber Frame Structures

Design and assessment of timber frame structures including traditional oak frames, glulam structures, and modern engineered timber systems.

Structural Alterations

Engineering design for complex structural alterations to existing buildings, including opening up spaces, adding floors, and changing structural systems.

Underpinning

Assessment and design of underpinning solutions for buildings suffering from foundation failure, subsidence, or where additional loads are to be imposed.

Damage & Disaster Assessment

Emergency structural assessments following fire, flood, impact, or other damage. We provide rapid response reports and remedial design.

For Homeowners

Whether you're planning an extension, worried about cracks, or buying a property with structural concerns — we provide clear, practical advice in plain English.

  • Pre-purchase structural surveys
  • Extension and loft conversion design
  • Structural problem investigations
  • Party wall matters

For Architects

We work as a trusted structural engineering partner to architects across Devon, providing design support from concept through to construction.

  • Structural design for planning
  • Building Regulations calculations
  • Collaborative design development
  • Construction phase support

For Builders

We support builders and contractors with the structural engineering information needed to build safely and efficiently.

  • Structural details and specifications
  • Site visit support
  • Temporary works advice
  • Variation design during construction

Discuss Your Engineering Requirements

Contact our Chartered Engineers to discuss your project. We're happy to provide initial advice and a fee proposal tailored to your specific requirements.