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We know Oldham's housing stock and what Oldham Council expects
Structural calculations for home alterations and new builds in Oldham.
Based in Manchester, with engineers around the country for site visits. We've worked extensively across Greater Manchester and know Oldham well — the Industrial-Victorian → council Brick terraces, concrete, the party wall situations that come with them.
More importantly, we know how Oldham 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, loft conversions, and two-storey extensions in Oldham. With 1,000+ calculations completed across Greater Manchester, our engineers understand the area's Industrial-Victorian → council Brick terraces, concrete properties, ensuring every design accounts for local building characteristics and Glacial clay ground conditions. Our most recent project in the area was a single storey extension completed in Jan 2026.
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.
Recent Projects Near Oldham
Knock-through
Single storey extension
Single storey extension
Single storey extension
Single storey extension
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A fixed price before you commit. No obligation, no chasing.
What people say
Frequently Asked
It depends on the size and complexity of your project, so we don't publish a price range for Oldham. 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 Oldham's Industrial-Victorian - council properties. Our engineers aim to understand the specific requirements of your property from Brick terraces, concrete construction, ensuring calculations that respect the original structure while meeting modern standards.
Oldham typically has Glacial clay. Coal Measures sandstone. We factor these conditions into our foundation designs, which may affect the depth and type of foundations required.
On a full plans application, Oldham 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 Oldham and the surrounding Greater Manchester 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 Oldham's unique characteristics helps us deliver precise structural solutions.
Structural engineering services in Oldham
Why Choose Our Structural Engineers?
Our team brings deep local knowledge to every project. We understand Greater Manchester’s unique building heritage – from Industrial-Victorian → council properties with their characteristic Brick terraces, concrete construction. This expertise matters when calculating loads, designing foundations, and ensuring your project meets Oldham Council building regulations.
Understanding Greater Manchester’s Ground Conditions
Foundation design in Greater Manchester requires careful attention to local geology. The area’s Glacial clay demands specific engineering approaches. Coal Measures sandstone We factor these ground conditions into every design, whether you’re planning an extension, loft conversion, or structural modification.
Comprehensive Knowledge of Greater Manchester Properties
Greater Manchester’s housing includes Mill conversions, post-war estates, and we’ve worked across this entire spectrum. Your project might be close to Gallery Oldham, Saddleworth Moor or positioned for excellent transport links via Oldham Mumps tram; M60 motorway – either way, we know the area.
Years of working with Oldham Council building control means we understand exactly what they need. Our calculations consistently pass first-time review, keeping your project on schedule.
Coverage Across Greater Manchester
Operating throughout Greater Manchester and surrounding areas (population: 235 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
Get Started With Your Greater Manchester Structural Calculations
Planning your extension or conversion? Reach out to PorthouseDean for structural calculation costs in Greater Manchester. You’ll have a clear, fixed-price quote before you commit.
Ready to get started?
Send us your plans and you'll have a clear, fixed price before you commit. Or give us a call.