A residential structural engineer can be engaged to design and/or survey a residential property on behalf of the homeowner. Although most structural engineers can work on both residential and commercial properties, there are specific requirements and legislation that relate to residential properties and it is therefore important to engage a residential structural engineer, as they will have prior experience with the common issues and requirements.
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Most residential structural engineers will be able to assist with designing works to a property, including an extension; loft conversion; outbuildings and/or new buildings. A residential structural engineer will be able to produce structural drawings and complete structural calculations to ensure that the proposed design is robust and that the contractor pricing the works is aware of the requirements. The residential structural engineer can design steel beams to enable spaces to be opened up, can confirm size of timber members, can clarify the construction of foundations and floor structures, and can also provide guidance on the construction of external walls.
A residential structural engineer can also produce drawings and design information that is required to be submitted to the local planning authority in order to obtain planning permission or information that is necessary to obtain building control approval. Residential structural engineers can also be involved in Party Wall Awards, as they can produce the relevant information and assist with designing the party wall works.
In addition to structural design, residential structural engineers can undertake structural inspections. The inspection by a residential structural engineer may be to advise on a number of requirements, including reports to assist buyers with purchasing a new home; identifying causes and making recommendations for remediating building defects and assessing requirements for temporary works.
Some residential structural engineers specialise in works to heritage or Listed Buildings and will therefore be able to provide specific advice in relation to these types of properties. It is important to engage a residential structural engineer who has prior experience with this type of property, as there are statutory constraints to the type of work and the materials that can be used.
There are numerous benefits to engaging a residential structural engineer. Firstly a residential structural engineer will be aware of the likely design constraints and common issues and therefore can provide indicative advice at the outset of a project that will assist with clarifying the concept design. By engaging a residential structural engineer a property owner will ensure that the works undertaken are sufficiently designed and therefore will be undertaken to a robust and high standard. The residential structural engineer can also be engaged during the construction phase to ensure a contractor’s works are being completed to a satisfactory standard.
By engaging a residential structural engineer to undertake structural inspections and surveys a residential property owner will ensure that they obtain clear and expert advice on any property related issue.
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