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Do I Need a Structural Engineer for My Extension?
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Almost certainly yes, if your extension involves forming a structural opening into the existing house — which covers the vast majority of kitchen and home extensions. A structural engineer calculates the size of steel beam (RSJ or UC) needed to safely span the opening, along with foundation design and any other load-bearing changes.
These calculations are required to satisfy Building Regulations and are checked by the Building Control inspector at the structural inspection stage — this isn't an optional precaution, it's a mandatory part of a compliant build.
Structural engineer fees are typically a fixed cost scoped into the project at the design stage, and we work with engineers experienced in the specific construction types common across Berkshire's Victorian, Edwardian and post-war housing stock.
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