This includes:
- Walls
- Floors
- Roof structure
Especially important for modern open-plan builds.
Planning a new build is exciting—blank canvas, full control, and the chance to create something that actually works for your lifestyle or development goals. But behind every successful new build is one professional quietly making sure everything stands up (literally): the Structural Engineer.
Let’s keep it simple:
An architect designs how your building looks.
A structural engineer makes sure it doesn’t fall down.
But it goes deeper than that.
A structural engineer is responsible for:
Without one, you’re guessing—and that’s where projects go wrong (and expensive)
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We’ll arrange a visit that suits you and then gather information on what structural support you’ll need
After the inspection, we’ll created detailed structural drawing and calculations
Throughout the project, you’ll always be able to reach us for any assistance
You might also come across “Civil Engineer Near Me”—so what’s the difference?
A structural engineer focuses on the safety and stability of buildings, including load-bearing walls and structural design. A civil engineer, on the other hand, typically handles infrastructure such as drainage, roads, and groundworks. On new build projects, the two often overlap—especially during site preparation and drainage planning.
A good structural engineer isn’t just someone you bring in at the end—they’re involved from day one.
Before anything is built, they assess:
This is where costly mistakes are avoided early.
This is the core of their work.
They’ll produce:
These are submitted for:
They don’t just disappear once drawings are done.
During the build, they may:
Here’s what you’re actually paying for.
Every new build starts here. Your structural engineer will determine:
This includes:
Especially important for modern open-plan builds.
Steel (RSJs) is used to support:
Often overlapping with a Civil Engineer Near Me, this includes:
Searching “Structural Engineer Near Me” isn’t just about convenience—it’s about results.
A local engineer understands:
For example, working in areas like Harrow or Northolt often means dealing with:
That local experience saves time—and avoids rejected plans.
Even if you’re not building from scratch, similar structural work applies.
Many new builds include loft space planning—or you may revisit it later.
A structural engineer will design:
Before or during a build, surveys help identify:
Even on new builds, changes happen:
A structural engineer ensures these changes remain safe.
Here’s where most people get it wrong—they pick the cheapest.
Instead, use this quick checklist:
Must-haves:
Nice-to-haves:
Ask them directly:
Yes—required for safety, compliance, and building regulations approval.
At the planning stage, ideally before finalising architectural drawings.
Usually 1–3 weeks depending on project complexity.
No—builders follow designs. They don’t create safe structural calculations.
Calculations prove safety; drawings show how to build it.
Sometimes—especially for drainage and groundwork-heavy projects. Luckily we’re qualified in both.
Not always, but useful for site assessment or adjacent structures.
Look for local experience, reviews, and relevant project examples. We have all 3.
Our main office is in Harrow-On-The-Hill, so we serve, Harrow, North West London, and areas like Watford, Eastcote, Northwood and more. We also serve Hemel Hempstead through our Hemel Hempstead office.