Extension (Salford, Manchester)
The structural calculations behind this project, prepared by our engineers for building control.
Project Overview
Location
Salford, Manchester
Project Type
Extension
Structural Services
Detailed Calculations
Compliance
Building Regulations
Single Storey Extension – Salford, Manchester
This Salford home has been transformed with a single-storey extension, creating a spacious, open-plan living area that enhances modern family living. The project involved modifications to the existing ground floor layout, requiring expert structural design to ensure lateral stability and long-term durability.
To bring this vision to life, PorthouseDean provided expert structural calculations, ensuring the steel beam reinforcements, foundation design, and load-bearing wall modifications were optimised for stability, compliance, and efficiency.
Expanding Space with Smart Structural Engineering
This extension was designed to:
✅ Create an open-plan living area – Seamlessly integrating kitchen, dining, and lounge spaces
✅ Introduce large glazing & bi-fold doors – Maximising natural light and outdoor connectivity
✅ Ensure structural stability – Using RSJs and steel beams to support wide-span openings
✅ Enhance property value – Adding long-term functionality and modern appeal
What we did
Our contributions included:
✔ Structural calculations for the single-storey extension – Ensuring compliance and stability
✔ RSJ beam & steel design – Supporting large-span openings for open-plan living
✔ Load-bearing wall assessments – Safely modifying the existing structure
✔ Foundation analysis – Providing strength and stability for the extended footprint
With expert structural engineering, this Salford home now benefits from a modern, light-filled, and highly functional extension, perfect for family life and entertaining.
Planning a Home Extension? Let’s Make It Happen!
At PorthouseDean, we provide expert structural calculations for home extensions, RSJs, open-plan layouts, and wall removals.
📍 Providing structural engineering across Salford, Manchester, 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.