Watford Structural Engineers

Structural engineering for residential renovations in Watford

Watford Structural Engineers is an independent structural engineering firm working for homeowners, architects, contractors and developers. Its activity focuses on producing structural calculations and drawings to obtain building regulations approval on residential projects. The company operates under M&B A Services LTD and its website states it was established in 2023.

The team presents itself as a Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Engineering Council, and as a Professional Affiliate of the latter body.

Technical and application services

The service catalogue combines structural design with document management before local authorities:

• Planning and building control drawings, with full application submission and detailed documentation.
• Construction management: coordination with the building control inspector, the builder and the architect, and responding to any queries that arise.
• Preconstruction planning and site survey, explaining the renovation or extension process and providing an estimate for the construction work.
• Design of steel beams, RSJ sections and lintels to support load-bearing walls or create openings for windows and doors.
• Structural calculations for steel frames and goal post frames.
• Design of flat or pitched tiled roofs for dormers and extensions, allowing for skylights and roof lights.
• Concrete trench foundations for external brick or block cavity walls.
• Full or partial chimney breast removal, including removal up to the loft for boarded access.

Scope of work delivered

According to the published information, designs include the structural calculations for the items agreed in the quotation, a layout drawing showing the general location of beams, padstones, piers, columns and foundations, the dimensions and depth of structural members, and details of beam-to-beam and beam-to-column connections. Where necessary, loads at steel connections are also detailed so that the fabricator can design the connections.

Coverage areas

The company lists the following working areas: Greater London, Watford, Brent, Harrow, Ealing, Barnet, Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Essex and Milton Keynes.

Projects and indicative prices

Among the works shown are extensions, front porches, load-bearing wall removals, loft conversions, new builds, renovations and roof design, with examples in locations such as Woking, Watford, Bromley and Acton.

The website publishes starting prices for some services: design and calculation of a single steel, RSJ or timber beam from £100; design and calculation of columns and piers from £100; design and calculation of steel portal or box frames from £150; and site visit at £50 per hour.

Professional profile and customer service

The company describes itself as a team of experienced engineers and surveyors able to meet construction needs, and offers a free initial consultation. Its communication is aimed both at individuals undertaking a renovation and at industry professionals who need technical documentation to process a project.

Location and contact

Watford, Hertfordshire, UK · Phone: 07-3076-83757 · Email: info@watfordstructuralengineers.co.uk