Commercial Structural Engineering Bournemouth
Planning a fit-out, alteration or change of use in a commercial property? We’ve got you covered.
Commercial Structural Design
We prepare practical structural information for shop, office, hospitality and light-industrial projects. Send the existing plans, proposed layout and the landlord or designer requirements so we can scope the work properly.
We check the parts of the building your work changes: load-bearing walls, new openings, mezzanines, roof loads and the support below them.
- New openings and steelwork
- Mezzanines and plant loads
- Alterations to existing floors and roofs
Information We Need
Photos, drawings and a short description usually let us confirm whether we need a visit. If the project is in a leased unit, include any landlord drawings and the licence-to-alter requirements.
- Existing and proposed plans
- The intended use of the space
- Details of heavy equipment or storage
Building Control and Landlord Approval
Structural work often needs Building Control approval, and landlords commonly need to see calculations before work starts. We prepare a clear pack for the people approving and delivering the job.
Site Visits and Surveys
We visit where the existing structure, hidden supports or condition cannot be confirmed from drawings and photographs. For visible cracking or movement, start with our structural surveys page so we inspect the defect before designing a repair.
Our Process
1. Send the proposed layout and existing information. 2. We confirm the engineering scope and fixed fee. 3. We inspect where needed and prepare the design. 4. You receive drawings and calculations for the project team.
Commercial Projects Across Bournemouth
We cover commercial property across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. We will tell you early if a project needs other specialist input, such as a measured survey, fire strategy or ground investigation.