Domestic structural alterations in Kent
Change the layout of your Kent home with a complete domestic structural package: engineering design and calculations, steel supply and fabrication, temporary propping, demolition and installation.
Structural changes for existing homes
A larger doorway, a new opening or a revised layout can affect the building’s load paths. We provide engineering design and calculations for the proposed change, then cover steel supply, fabrication and installation. Crucially, we also undertake the propping and demolition needed to form the opening, with the existing structure and work sequence assessed before work starts.
From assessment to making good
Start with the change you want to make and any plans or photographs you already have. We can provide the engineering design and structural calculations, supply and fabricate the steelwork, and carry out propping, demolition and installation. Building Control inspections and the extent of making good should be agreed as part of the project scope.
Are planning permission and Building Regulations the same?
No. Building Regulations cover matters including structural safety, while planning permission concerns the proposed development and its impact. Internal work may not need planning permission, but other consents can apply, particularly to listed buildings. Check your proposal with the relevant authority and advisers before starting.
What should I send with an enquiry?
Include your Kent postcode, photographs, a description of the proposed changes and any architect’s plans or structural engineer’s drawings. Tell us whether the home will be occupied and flag access restrictions, shared walls or other known constraints.
Planning structural work at home? Let’s discuss your Kent project.
