Established for over 30 years, we are experienced civil and structural engineers covering all aspects of domestic and commercial structural engineering. On the domestic side, we are accredited to supply structural survey reports for homebuyers (including subsidence and building defects) for mortgage and insurance purposes. But we do not carry out Homebuyers or Building surveys – a Building Surveyo
r is needed for these. Typical design jobs for us include structural steel and timber beam calculations for wall removal, domestic extensions and new builds. We design all types of foundations, including traditional strip foundations, rafts and piles. The designs and calculations we provide are suitable for obtaining Building Regulations approval and we work with your builder and architect to provide you with the most cost-effective and buildable solutions. We're also experienced in designing the best approaches for common modern features such as bifold and sliding doors, roof lights and lanterns. More detail can be found on our website – https://www.holdgateconsulting.com/residential-and-surveys
What accreditations/certificates do you have? As qualified chartered engineers, we are members of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), enabling us to be backed up by comprehensive Professional Indemnity Insurance. Initial telephone consultations and quotations are free of charge – any planning drawings that you may have would be useful to see. Should you need us to come to site, there is a minimum call out charge of £125 (+VAT) that is transferrable to any design works undertake. We can also provide references for similar projects should you wish. Would anyone be able to provide a reference? We are able to provide references, some of which are on our website – https://www.holdgateconsulting.com/about
If you have to come to my home, are you Covid safe? We are still able to carry out site visits during lockdown and we adhere to all necessary rules of social distancing, wearing masks, etc. As qualified chartered engineers, we are members of both the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), enabling us to be backed up by comprehensive Professional Indemnity Insurance up to £5m. What areas of the country do you cover? We are able to operate nationwide, and regularly do so.
