Structural repair design
The short answer
Specify repairs to defects
- Price from
- £400.00
- Time on site
- 1 to 2 hours (initial consultation)
What you get
You receive detailed structural drawings, calculations, and specifications for proposed repair works, suitable for builders and local authority approval.
When do you need a Structural repair design?
You will need a design when a survey shows your home has moved or has damage.
- When subsidence or fire damages your home
- If your mortgage lender asks for proof of safety
- Before applying for Building Regulations approval
- When landlords must prove a home is safe
- If a vehicle impact has weakened the walls
- To avoid costly mistakes from guesswork repairs
What happens on the day
The engineer visits to check the damage and measure the movement.
- They use special tools to track wall cracks
- They might look under floorboards for issues
- They check if foundations need extra support
- They take photos of all the affected areas
- They study how the building weight is held
- They gather info for their office calculations
How to prepare
- Clear clutter from around any visible cracks
- Find your original property survey reports
- Ensure the engineer can access the cellar
- Keep children and pets in another room
- Locate any maps showing your home drainage
- Make sure floorboards can be easily lifted
- Write down when you first noticed damage
- Check if you have a ladder available
How to improve your result
- Fix leaking gutters to stop ground damp
- Keep large trees away from your foundations
- Repair minor cracks early to prevent spread
- Check your drains for hidden water leaks
- Use only qualified builders for structural work
- Follow the engineer instructions to the letter
Why it is useful day to day
Having a proper design gives you long term peace of mind and saves money.
- It prevents expensive repairs from failing again
- You get a completion certificate for your records
- It makes selling your home much easier later
- You know your family is safe inside
- Your builder knows exactly what to do
- It protects your insurance and home value
Why we ask these questions
The engineer answers vital questions about how to keep your home standing.
- Which materials are strong enough for the job
- How to stop cracks from getting any wider
- Where to place new beams or wall supports
- What the builder must do step by step
- How to meet legal safety standards easily
- Why the damage happened in the first place
Frequently asked questions
Often needed alongside
- Fixed price
Structural inspection
Cracks, movement, alterations
- Fixed price
Subsidence report
Cause and remedy for movement
Boundary dispute
Survey and legal support
- Fixed price
Expert witness
Architect, structural, electrical, energy
Title & Land Registry problems
First registration, defective titles, rectification
Easements & rights of way
Access rights, shared drives, restrictive covenants
- Legal requirement
Party wall service
Notices, awards and surveyor