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We know Cambridgeshire's housing stock and what Cambridgeshire County Council expects
Accurate calcs for projects throughout Cambridgeshire.
Based in Manchester, with engineers around the country for site visits. We've worked extensively across Cambridgeshire — the Medieval → modern Timber frame, brick, the party wall situations that come with them.
More importantly, we know how Cambridgeshire County Council’s building control team operates and we write our calculations to match. That saves time on site and avoids queries coming back.
Local knowledge
PorthouseDean provides structural engineering for extensions, knock-throughs, and two-storey extensions in Cambridgeshire, and has delivered 9,000+ projects across England and Wales since 2012.
Structural engineering is the core of it. It isn’t where we stop.
The calculations and drawings are ours. So are the things around them that usually land on you: a date you can plan around, one place where everyone sees the same documents, and the change of mind nobody priced for. More than 9,000 projects since 2012 have run through the same process, from a single wall removal to a whole new build.
Three things you always know
Every job runs through the same process, so every customer gets the same three answers.
The price, before you commit
Tell us about the project and we’ll tell you the price and the steps that follow. No hourly rate. If the job changes, there is a free change request on every job.
The turnaround, chosen by you
Pick how fast you need it, and pay less if you can wait. You get a date to work back from.
Every step, in one place
Never wonder where it’s up to — just look. Your project hub shows what is happening now, what is next and anything we need from you, with your drawings, documents and invoice alongside. Share it directly with everyone involved in your project.
One document for building control, one for your builder
Building control gets the calculations. Your builder gets the contractor pack. If either of them has a question about the structure, it comes to us, not to you. How we check and what the process looks like.
Fixed fee. No surprises after you've committed.
No extras for building control queries.
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Areas We Cover in Cambridgeshire
Select your area below for local project data and a quote tailored to your location.
Frequently Asked
It depends on the size and complexity of your project, so we don't publish a price range for Cambridgeshire. Tell us about your project and you get a clear, fixed-fee quote before you commit.
Sure, we have worked on a wide variety of Cambridgeshire's Medieval - modern properties. Our engineers aim to understand the specific requirements of your property from Timber frame, brick construction, ensuring calculations that respect the original structure while meeting modern standards.
Cambridgeshire typically has Fen peat & chalk. Fen peat over chalk. We factor these conditions into our foundation designs, which may affect the depth and type of foundations required.
On a full plans application, the council has five weeks to decide, or longer if you both agree it in writing (regulation 14A of the Building Regulations 2010). On a building notice there is no plans decision: building control checks the work, and our calculations, as it goes. If they raise a question about the structure, your engineer answers it.
We provide structural calculations throughout Cambridgeshire and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area. Our engineers regularly work on projects across the region, and you choose the delivery date that suits you.
If you're removing a wall, converting a loft, building an extension, or doing anything that affects the structure of your house — yes. Building control will require structural calculations before they sign off the work.
A virtual site visit is included in every quote — it's a chance to put a face to the name and talk through specific design requirements with your engineer. But we don't believe a physical visit is necessary for most residential projects. Working remotely allows us to be more economical while maintaining the same quality throughout. If your project does need a physical visit, we have engineers around the country who can arrange one.
On the date you choose when you book. The price follows the date: pick a later one and it costs less, or an earlier one if you need them sooner.
Every quote includes one free amendment because we know projects change — that's normal. Beyond that, we'll quote any further changes clearly so there are no surprises.
The quote's not the product — the project is. The moments that cost you come later: when building control query something, or your builder can't follow the drawings. That's why BC queries, an amendment and a virtual site visit are included — it's where projects actually succeed or fail.
Local Area Information
Understanding Cambridgeshire's unique characteristics helps us deliver precise structural solutions.
Structural engineering services in Cambridgeshire
Professional Structural Calculations for Cambridgeshire Properties
Your project deserves engineers who know Cambridgeshire inside and out. We work extensively with the area’s building heritage – Medieval → modern constructions using Timber frame, brick. Our familiarity with Cambridgeshire County Council processes means fewer queries and fewer complications for your project.
Structural Calculations Tailored to Cambridgeshire Properties
Every area has its challenges. In Cambridgeshire, we regularly work with Fen peat & chalk, which requires specific foundation design approaches. Fen peat over chalk Our structural engineers account for these local conditions in every calculation, ensuring your extension, loft conversion, or structural alteration is built on solid foundations.
Experience Across Cambridgeshire’s Property Types
From Village cottages; suburban semis, we’ve worked on projects throughout Cambridgeshire. Whether your property sits near Cambridge University; Ely Cathedral or benefits from proximity to East Coast Main Line; A14, we understand the local context.
Our established relationship with Cambridgeshire County Council building control helps expedite your project. We consistently deliver calculations that meet their standards, minimising delays and resubmissions.
Coverage Across Cambridgeshire
Operating throughout Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas (population: 860 k), our services include:
• Loft conversion and roof extension calculations
• Extension designs – all configurations
• Internal structural alterations
• Steel beam and RSJ specifications
• Foundation and underpinning calculations
Structural Calculations Quote for Your Cambridgeshire Project
Ready to move forward? Contact PorthouseDean for structural engineering services in Cambridgeshire. We provide clear, competitive quotes within one business day.
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