Structural Calculations for Architectural Designers and Homeowners

Structural Calculations for Architectural Technicians & Technologists

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Working on house extensions, loft conversions, removal of walls or chimney breasts?

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Beam Calcs Limited provides structural calculations to support your residential projects in England and Wales.

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• Competitive pricing from £100

• Standard three-working-day turnaround

• Over 30 years' structural design experience

• Professional PDF calculation reports

• Support with Building Control queries

 

Whether you need a single beam calculation or ongoing support across multiple projects, I'd be pleased to help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What types of projects do you undertake?

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I produce structural calculations for individual houses in England and Wales, including:

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• House extensions

• Removal of load-bearing walls

• Loft conversions

• Chimney breast removals

 

What can you calculate?

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• Steel beams

• Padstones

• Beam-to-beam connections

• Splice connections

• Concrete and steel lintels

• Timber and glulam beams

• Joists, trimmers, rafters, purlins, and ridge beams

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​How much do the calculations cost?

My prices are:

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• First beam, including padstone design: £100

• Each additional beam on the same project, including padstone design: £50

• Beam connection or splice details: £25​

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​What will I receive?

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You’ll receive a PDF calculation pack for the structural elements you’ve ordered, such as your steel beam and its padstones, ready to include with your Building Regulations submission. It sets out the assumed loads, the design checks and the recommended member for each element, including padstone design where a beam bears onto a wall.

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You can view a sample calculation pack here.

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What information do you need?

 

Architectural drawings showing the existing and proposed layouts are usually best. Floor plans, sections and details of the structure above and below the opening or element are particularly helpful. 

 

Photographs of the existing structure can also help. If I need anything else, I’ll let you know.

 

How quickly can you complete the calculations?

My standard turnaround is up to three working days from the time I receive everything I need. If you have a deadline, contact me before you order, and I’ll tell you what’s possible.

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Will Building Control accept your calculations?

 

My structural calculations are prepared to support your Building Regulations submission, drawing on over 30 years of structural design experience, including my previous work checking structural calculations for Building Regulations at Derby City Council.

 

If Building Control raises any questions about the structural calculations I have prepared, I'll be happy to respond and provide reasonable clarification relating to my design.

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Do I need Building Regulations approval to remove a load-bearing wall?

Removing a load-bearing wall or making other significant structural alterations will generally need Building Regulations approval. Contact your local authority building control or an approved private inspector to confirm what applies to your project.​

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Do you have professional indemnity insurance?

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Beam Calcs Ltd has full professional indemnity insurance.

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How do I get started?

Email or call me with a short description of your project and your drawings. I’ll confirm the price and anything else I need. Once I have everything, your calculations will be delivered within 3 working days.