Architectural Design & Planning
Architectural Design & Planning
Approved Structure: structural calculations for extensions and new builds
Beams, padstones, foundations and steelwork, with calculations in the format Building Control asks for, coordinated with your drawings so the structure shown is the structure calculated.
- PriceFrom £495, VAT included
- Fixed priceConfirmed once we have seen your drawings
- Who prepares themA structural engineer we work with
- CoverageWales and England
What you receive
- Calculations for beams and lintels, with padstone sizes.
- Foundation design for extensions and new buildings.
- Steelwork design for extensions and lofts.
- Structural design for a full new build.
- Calculations in the format Building Control asks for, coordinated with your drawings.
Typical projects
Structural calculations are usually needed where walls are removed or opened up, and for new structure.
- Opening up walls and removing structure
- Single and double storey extensions
- Loft conversions
- Garage conversions
- New builds
Send us your drawings and we confirm the fixed price. If you do not have drawings yet, we can prepare them: see Approved Plans and Approved Regulations.
Fixed prices, VAT included
- Structural calculationsFrom a single beam to a full new build. Your fixed price is confirmed once we have seen the drawings.from£495
- New build structural designfrom£2,495
Included
- Calculations for the structure on your drawings
- Coordination with the drawings so the structure shown is the structure calculated
Not included
- Ground investigation, such as trial pits or soil testing, which is quoted separately if your site needs it
- Building Control charges, paid directly to the Building Control body
- Architectural and Building Regulations drawings, which are separate services
Wales and England
We prepare structural calculations for sites anywhere in Wales and England. Building Control in each country checks the calculations against its own Approved Documents, so we prepare them for the site’s country.
How it works
Send the drawings
Email the site address and your drawings, with any beams or openings you already know about.
Confirm your price
We confirm the fixed price once we have seen the drawings. Work starts when you agree.
Calculations
The structure is calculated and coordinated with your drawings.
Issue
You receive the calculations for Building Control and your builder.
Questions about structural calculations
How much do structural calculations cost?
From £495, and from £2,495 for structural design of a new build. The fixed price is confirmed once we have seen your drawings. All prices include VAT.
Do I need structural calculations?
Building Control usually asks for them where beams, steelwork, lintels or foundations carry load. Send your drawings and we will tell you what is needed.
Who prepares the calculations?
A structural engineer we work with.
Can you work from drawings by someone else?
Send them to us and we will confirm the price and what is needed.
Do you cover England as well as Wales?
Yes, anywhere in Wales and England.
Related services
Building Regulations
Full plans Building Regulations packages for extensions, lofts, annexes, HMOs, flats and new builds in Wales and England, from £1,395.
Planning drawings
Fixed-price planning drawings and applications for extensions, lofts, annexes, conversions and new builds in Wales and England.
Start with an email
Send the site address and what you want to build. Add any drawings, planning decisions or conditions you already have. We reply with the next steps and your fixed price.
Phone: 07825 893921
Serving Wales and England