Rivergate Consultants Ltd Consulting Structural Engineers Incorporating SEG Structural Engineers

Services

Structural Calculations and Structural Design

We offer structural advice on matters ranging from listed buildings, general building alterations and extensions, though to new multi-storey buildings including residential, commercial constructions of timber, masonry, steel and concrete. We are experienced in the structural design to comply with disproportionate collapse under Building Regulations. We are blessed to work with many builders who routinely insists that we are appointed before they quote because they appreciate our comprehensive and thorough drawings and details.

Structural Surveys

Buildings that change ownership are often subject to a Survey [or similar due diligence appraisal], particularly for mortgage re-mortgage purposes. These reports are usually referred to as Valuation Surveys or Home Buyers Surveys / Reports. Some Surveyors call their document a ‘structural survey’, however, this is often a misnomer because a Surveyors report tends to focus on the superficial building fabric and does not appraise the real structural integrity of the property; which is generally main focus of Chartered Structural Engineers. Where the Surveyor has structural concerns, or identifies structural defects, they tend to advise that a Structural Report is required by a Chartered Structural Engineer. We can then be engaged to offer and opinion and advise. When you want a structural opinion on structural matters, it is best to instruct Chartered Structural Engineers like Rivergate Consultants Ltd.

Party Wall Surveyors

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 makes provision in respect of party walls, and excavation and construction in proximity to certain buildings or structures; and for connected purposes. The Act provides owners of buildings with rights and obligations to other owners. The approach encompasses the requirement to serve appropriate notices and counter notices, issuing of appropriate consents in particular circumstances, appointment and duties of surveyors to determine disputes in accordance with the Act procedures, and matters of compensation etc.

Southampton: 023 8098 8018

southampton@rivergate.co.uk

Farnham: 01252 299020

farnham@rivergate.co.uk

Grantham: 01476 848320

grantham@rivergate.co.uk

Melton Mowbray: 01664 774067

melton@rivergate.co.uk