New build house (Bolton, Greater Manchester)
The structural calculations behind this project, prepared by our engineers for building control.
Project Overview
Location
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Project Type
New build house
Structural Services
Detailed Calculations
Compliance
Building Regulations
New Build House – Bolton, Greater Manchester
This new build development in Bolton was designed to provide a spacious, modern, and structurally sound home, combining traditional masonry with advanced structural engineering solutions. The project required precise calculations to support large-span steel beams, a goal-post frame for lateral stability, and vaulted ceilings with cranked beams, ensuring a safe, compliant, and beautifully designed living space.
To achieve this, PorthouseDean provided expert structural design services, ensuring the property met Building Regulations while maximising stability, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal.
Engineering a Strong & Spacious New Build
This new build home was designed with:
✅ Traditional masonry and block construction – Providing durability and efficiency
✅ Large-span steel beams – Creating open-plan, structurally supported spaces
✅ Goal-post frame design – Ensuring lateral stability for large structural openings
✅ Pitched gable roofs with cranked beams – Achieving vaulted ceilings for a bright, spacious interior
What we did
Our structural contributions included:
✔ Detailed structural calculations – Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations
✔ Steel beam & RSJ design – Supporting wide openings and open-plan areas
✔ Goal-post frame stability analysis – Reinforcing structural integrity
✔ Cranked beam engineering – Supporting vaulted ceilings while maintaining strength
With expert engineering in place, this Bolton new build now offers a strong, efficient, and beautifully designed home, balancing structural integrity with modern living requirements.
Planning a New Build? Let’s Make It Happen!
At PorthouseDean, we provide expert structural calculations for new builds, steel frame designs, and open-plan layouts.
📍 Providing structural engineering across Bolton, Bury, 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
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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.