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New Build Home Structural Engineering
Structural calculations from ground to ridge — foundations, structural frame, wind bracing, floor and roof structure. Everything Building Control needs, by one dedicated engineer.
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.
Structural Engineer Drawings & Calculations for New Build Projects
Our structural engineering design for new builds service is built from the ground up to ensure that what can often end up an arduous and highly stressful process, can continue on as smoothly and as simply as possible.
On a new build project, our structural engineers will be on hand to offer their support, expertise, and unique perspective. Key benefits of instructing a PorthouseDean structural engineer include:
- Easy to Understand Design: We put particular care and attention into ensuring that our designs are as simple and easy to understand as possible. This will limit the risk of anything going wrong down the line, causing delays and additional costs.
- Efficiency of Work: Our expertise will ensure that your project’s design is as efficient as possible. This will minimise potential complications and maximise budget.
- Supporting You: No matter who you are, our process is purpose built to suit you and your needs. Our customer portal is designed to offer immediate support for some of the more commonly asked questions you might have.
- Mitigate New Build Complications: A new build property can come with a number of potentially time consuming and expensive issues that must be resolved. A structural engineer can factor foundation sizing and settlement, wind bracing for wall panels, and adding movement joints into wall designs to reduce possible issues like cracking.
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What we cover
Everything Building Control needs to approve your project first time.
- Foundation design — strip, pad, raft and piled ground solutions
- Ground conditions check integrated into foundation specification
- Structural columns and steel frame elements
- Wind bracing calculations for panels and external walls
- Floor beam, joist and span calculations for all levels
- Roof structure design — ridge, hip, valley and flat sections
- Movement joints in masonry to limit cracking risk
- Full Building Regulations compliance documentation pack
What every quote includes
We don't strip things out to make the headline price look cheaper. This is the full package, every time.
Full structural calculations
Beam specs, column calculations, foundation details, load assessments — everything your project needs.
Building Control documents
Submission-ready, and 100% approved by building control: if yours aren't, you get a refund. Your engineer handles any queries from BC directly.
Contractor pack
Clear drawings and instructions to build from on site. Dimensions, connections and installation notes included.
A free change request
Building Control changes, contractor modifications, design adjustments — the first change is on us, and further changes cost less than a new quote.
£500,000 PI insurance
Professional indemnity cover on everything we produce.
Ground conditions check
Site-specific ground assessment integrated into the foundation design. Helps avoid unexpected foundation costs.
Virtual site visit
Included with every project. Your engineer guides you through capturing measurements and photos via video call.
Dedicated engineer
One person who knows your project. Not a different voice every time — same engineer from quote to Building Control.
Pay by card, bank transfer, or Klarna — split into 3 interest-free payments. See the full process →
How it works
From quote to delivery, the same process every time. No surprises.
Tell us about your new build project. For complex schemes, submit the drawings you have for a tailored price. Every quote is reviewed by an engineer before it's confirmed. Quote stays live — no pressure to proceed immediately.
One dedicated structural engineer from foundation design to roof structure. They confirm scope, complete a virtual site visit (included), and become your single point of contact — including site queries that arise during the build.
Foundation design, structural frame, floor and roof calculations on the date you choose — everything Building Control needs in one pack. Your engineer handles BC queries and stays available for site questions. A free change request is included.
A delivery date you choose. 100% building control approval, or a refund. Dedicated engineer throughout. See how it works →
Ready to get your new build calculations?
A clear price and a delivery date you choose. One dedicated engineer from foundation to roof.
