Structural Engineering Services
ANDO Engineering provides structural design, inspection and advisory services for residential and small-scale building projects, with particular experience in alterations to existing buildings.
Projects range from common domestic alterations through to more complex refurbishment, appraisal and structural design work.
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Structural Engineering Services
Extensions
Structural design for new extensions and the alterations required to connect them safely to the existing building.
Chimney Breast Removal
Structural advice and design for partial or complete chimney breast removal and the support of retained masonry above.
Structural Alterations & Refurbishment
Structural design and advice for more extensive alterations, reconfiguration, strengthening and refurbishment of existing buildings.
Loft Conversions
Structural design for new floor structures, roof alterations, dormers, stair openings, beams and associated works.
Structural Inspections
Inspection and reporting on specific structural concerns, defects or areas where structural advice is required.
Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Assessment and structural design for new openings within existing buildings, including beams, frames, bearings and associated supporting structure.
Cracking, Movement & Suspected Subsidence
Investigation of cracking, settlement and structural movement to establish likely causes and advise on appropriate next steps.
Broader Structural Engineering Capability
In addition to the main residential services, ANDO Engineering undertakes a wider range of structural design and appraisal work for existing buildings and small-scale construction projects.
Structural Framing
Foundations & Retaining Structures
- Steel beams and frames
- Steel connections
- Timber floor and roof structures
- Masonry alterations
- Structural strengthening
- Strip and trench-fill foundations
- Reinforced concrete
- Retaining walls
- Local foundation alterations
Existing Buildings
Other Projects
- Structural appraisal
- Specific defect reports
- Feasibility studies
- Refurbishment and strengthening
- Assessment of existing structural arrangements
- Residential new build
- Small commercial alterations
- Bespoke structural design where the project falls outside the standard service categories
Who We Work With
Architects
We work closely with architects to develop practical structural solutions that integrate with the architectural design.
Homeowners
We provide clear structural advice and design for extensions, alterations, inspections and other residential projects.
Contractors
We provide practical, buildable structural designs and support with construction-stage queries where required.
How the Structural Design Process Works
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Review of information and brief
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Consultation
Site inspection
Structural design
Construction support
Clarify the design requirements, discuss feasible structural options and identify any further information required before the design progresses.
Undertake a site visit to inspect the existing structure, confirm the structural arrangement as far as reasonably practicable and obtain the information required for design.
Complete the structural analysis and prepare the drawings, details and calculations required for Building Control and construction.
Respond to reasonable queries from the client, architect, builder or Building Control as the work progresses, and review unexpected site conditions where necessary.
Review the client’s requirements, architectural drawings, photographs and other available information to establish the proposed works and likely structural scope.
Structural Design Information
- Structural calculations
- General arrangement drawings
- Steel fabrication details
- Connection and bearing requirements
- Timber floor and roof details
- Foundation design
- Relevant construction notes
- Information for Building Control
Structural Engineering for Existing Buildings
Structural design for existing buildings should be based on an understanding of the structure that is actually present. For structural alterations to existing buildings, an initial site inspection forms part of ANDO Engineering’s standard design process. The visit allows the existing structural arrangement, materials, load paths and relevant site constraints to be assessed before the proposed alterations are designed. This is an important part of developing a safe and appropriate structural solution, particularly in older buildings where the existing construction may differ from architectural drawings or assumptions made at the outset.