New build house (Blackburn, Greater Manchester)
The structural calculations behind this project, prepared by our engineers for building control.
Project Overview
Location
Blackburn, Greater Manchester
Project Type
New build house
Structural Services
Detailed Calculations
Compliance
Building Regulations
New Build Development – Blackburn, Greater Manchester
This Blackburn residential development showcases three large new-build homes, constructed to a high specification with modern structural engineering solutions. Designed for strength, efficiency, and long-term durability, these properties required carefully planned structural calculations to ensure stability, compliance, and seamless integration with the surrounding landscape.
To support this development, PorthouseDean provided expert structural design services, ensuring that load-bearing elements, steel reinforcements, and foundation solutions were optimised for a safe and efficient build.
Optimised Structural Design for High-Spec New Builds
This project included:
✅ Three high-spec new-build homes – Designed for modern living and long-term durability
✅ Load-bearing steelwork & RSJ designs – Providing structural integrity and open-plan layouts
✅ Foundation analysis & reinforcement – Ensuring solid ground stability across all plots
✅ Building Control compliance – Meeting all structural safety and engineering requirements
What we did
Our contributions included:
✔ Structural calculations for the new-build properties – Ensuring safety and stability
✔ RSJ beam & steel design – Supporting large-span openings and load distribution
✔ Load-bearing wall assessments – Enhancing durability and structural performance
✔ Foundation analysis & ground stability – Ensuring a secure base for the development
With expert structural engineering, this Blackburn development now features three high-spec, modern homes, built with precision and long-term stability in mind.
Planning a New Build Project? Let’s Make It Happen!
At PorthouseDean, we provide expert structural calculations for new-build properties, steelwork design, and foundation engineering.
📍 Providing structural engineering across Blackburn, Preston, and Greater Manchester.
Why Extend Your Home?
More Space, More Possibilities
Create an open-plan kitchen, a family hub, or a bright entertaining space.
A Date You Can Plan Around
You choose the delivery date, and the price follows the date.
More Natural Light
A wider opening to the garden needs a beam sized for the load above it. The calculations set that size.
Personalised Design
Every house is built differently. The calculations work from your drawings and the structure you already have.
How PorthouseDean Supports Your Project
Every project is different, but the need for precise, reliable structural calculations remains the same. Our engineers work with:
Homeowners
Ensuring designs are safe, cost-effective, and practical.
Architects
Providing calculations that allow for creative yet compliant designs.
Builders
Making sure construction runs smoothly with clear, reliable specifications.
Planning Your Own Project?
More than 9,000 projects since 2012 have run through the same process. You get a fixed price before you commit, and you choose the delivery date.
📩 Get a QuoteStructural Engineering Services We Offer
Structural Calculations for Loft Conversions
Calculations for the floor, beams and roof changes a loft conversion needs.
Structural Calculations for Wall Knock-Throughs
Beam and support calculations for taking out a wall.
Structural Calculations for Extensions & New Builds
Calculations for foundations, walls, beams and roofs on extensions and new builds.
Structural Calculations for Bi-Fold Doors & RSJs
Beam and padstone sizes for wide openings and bi-fold doors.
Structural Drawings & Building Control Calculations
Complete documentation to help you achieve smooth Building Control approvals.
