Structural Engineering
Structural engineering calculations cover the methods used to dig foundations, any structural works, supporting walls, beams, joists, rafters, load bearings and / or concrete reinforcement and other materials to be used, as well as any measurements and calculations needed.
Summit can provide those calculations and any other structural engineering services you might need for your construction project.
If you already have planning drawings made up, we can collaborate with architects, builders and project managers to get your job done.
Our Structural engineering team provides detailed engineering solutions for all residential and commercial requirements.
Structural engineering calculations are used for:
- Steel beams
- Steel connection details
- Padstones or spreader plates
- Timber sizes
- Foundation details
- Specialist foundations such as piles or rafts
- Lintels or Catnics
- Retaining walls
- Any wall details

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Extensions
Steels are needed to support floors and walls. Engineering calculations provide the sizes of the steels and prove that the steels can support the loads on them. Engineers calculate the size of timbers in your extension - these timbers are used for floors and roofs.

Foundations
All buildings require a foundation to build off. Sometimes, foundations require specialist Engineering input - this can be down to soil conditions, proximity to water or any specialist site conditions. Whatever your site requirements are, we can design the right foundations for you.

Steel Calculations
These can range from 1 steel for a simple wall removal to complicated steel frame designs for multi storey developments.

Loft Conversions
Require engineering calculations for steels and timber sizes. A typical loft conversion requires ¾ steel calculations and calculations for the roof and floor timber sizes.

Basements
Basements require comprehensive Engineering design. Typically, a soil test is carried out to ascertain the soil type and build up - this information is then used to design the concrete sub ground supports for the basement.

New Builds
The Engineering in New Build houses is similar to Extensions. However, site specific conditions may apply.

Onsite Bespoke Solutions
One of our qualified engineers can visit your property, assess the issue and send over a detailed report. The report will also contain details on how to fix the problem.

Refurbishments
If you wish to remove a wall to create an open plan space or wish to add an external door or window, then Engineering calculations are required to design steel beams or lintel to support the structure around the removal. We can provide 1 steel or lintel for the smallest of projects or several. Please note that when removing a wall or creating an open plan space, Building Regulations are required. Removing walls may affect fire regulations - our architects can advise on this, during the process.
Key Building Stages
Stage 1 : Building Regulation Design
We’ll have technical drawings made up for your project by one of our expert designers. These will make it possible to prove that the project will comply with drainage, fire safety and other regulations.
Stage 2 : Structural Calculations
Here, we make sure that the design for your project is structurally sound. Our structural engineering services team will apply their materials and construction know-how to the design, and make all the necessary calculations.
Stage 3 : Building Control
We will put together your application and have it vetted by our third party building control company who will sign off and legalise your building work.
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