Engineering excellence built on expertise, delivering precision and reliability in every project

Chartered engineers providing structural design, analysis, and inspections across London and South-East England.

Engineering for the commercial and domestic markets

We are a team of highly qualified and experienced chartered engineers spread out over London and South-East England but reporting to head office, where all our jobs are co-ordinated.

In this way we can offer you a local service with local knowledge, wherever you are but at the same time, we have the benefit of a well-equipped hub with all the reference material, technology and facilities required to provide a professional service of the highest quality.

Trusted structural engineers with a proven track record of excellence, reliability, and professional integrity

We are a team of highly qualified and experienced chartered engineers spread out over London and South-East England but reporting to head office, where all our jobs are co-ordinated.

As members of the Institution of Structural Engineers, we offer services in structural design, analysis, surveys, inspections and expert witness.

Our combined professional qualifications include M.I.Struct.E., M.I.C.E., F.I.Struct.E, F.I.C.E., and M.I.H.T.

As all our engineers are chartered, there’s no risk of your case being handled by a less experienced trainee, as can happen with larger organisations.

The practice is backed by £2M professional indemnity cover and in over 40 years of trading, we have not had a single claim.

Our core services

Structural Design & Analysis

Of new buildings, new structural elements or correction of existing structures.

Surveys, Inspections & Reports

For structural movement, cracks, defects and diagnosis of other structural issues.

Expert Witness in Litigation

For personal injury, disputes, mediation, evidence in court and CPR-compliant reports.
To speak to an expert or find your closest office, please call  us on 0330 1338407 or email enquiries@abbott-holliday.co.uk

A legacy of excellence and trust since 1984

We are proud of our rich heritage and outstanding track record dating back to our foundation in 1984 by our Director, Peter Holliday. In all our time of trading, we have consistently upheld our core values of highly experienced chartered engineers, quality of work and local focus.

We’ve never had a claim and we have built up an excellent reputation across the areas we serve that we are very proud of. As time goes on and the business continues to grow, we pledge never to change the core values on which we have built our success. We look forward to welcoming you to become one of our very happy customers.

Over 240

Clients served per year

£2mil

Professional Indemnity Backing

1984

Founded over 40 years ago

What our clients say

“Professional, Friendly, Reliable”
Abbott Holliday addressed our concerns including wall skew and roof tiles overhang. Paul provided a professional, friendly, reliable, value-added, and informative service for effective decision-making. Would highly recommend.
Caroline Franklin
“Prompt & Professional”
We are considering re-configuring our attic bedrooms to install a bath above an old stud wall. Our 1870’s semi was built when baths were made of steel and usually located on basement or lower level. Peter’s prompt and professional service gave us peace of mind to continue without the need for expensive, additional strengthening.
Jenny Whitaker
“A Real Pleasure To Do Business With”
From the first phone call through the thorough investigation of the cracks in our house and the timely comprehensive report to the follow-up emails, Peter’s expertise and professionalism was clear, a real pleasure to do business with.
Chris Martin
Excellent Service
Abbott Holliday provided excellent service for us, identifying roof spread as the cause of wall cracks in a house, and providing a plan for the fixes. Peter Holliday was accessible and gave us good answers to our anxious questions so I recommend them highly.
Charles Chapman
Prompt Service
We are considering re-configuring our attic bedrooms to install a bath above an old stud wall. Our 1870’s semi was built when baths were made of steel and usually located on basement or lower level. Peter’s prompt and professional service gave us peace of mind to continue without the need for expensive, additional strengthening.
Adam Thain
Professional Service
Peter Holliday provided promptly and comprehensively two reports that supported our legal position for a rebuild of our conservatory. Professional service.
D Williams
“Professional, Friendly, Reliable”
Abbott Holliday addressed our concerns including wall skew and roof tiles overhang. Paul provided a professional, friendly, reliable, value-added, and informative service for effective decision-making. Would highly recommend.
Caroline Franklin
“Prompt & Professional”
We are considering re-configuring our attic bedrooms to install a bath above an old stud wall. Our 1870’s semi was built when baths were made of steel and usually located on basement or lower level. Peter’s prompt and professional service gave us peace of mind to continue without the need for expensive, additional strengthening.
Jenny Whitaker
“A Real Pleasure To Do Business With”
From the first phone call through the thorough investigation of the cracks in our house and the timely comprehensive report to the follow-up emails, Peter’s expertise and professionalism was clear, a real pleasure to do business with.
Chris Martin
Excellent Service
Abbott Holliday provided excellent service for us, identifying roof spread as the cause of wall cracks in a house, and providing a plan for the fixes. Peter Holliday was accessible and gave us good answers to our anxious questions so I recommend them highly.
Charles Chapman
Prompt Service
We are considering re-configuring our attic bedrooms to install a bath above an old stud wall. Our 1870’s semi was built when baths were made of steel and usually located on basement or lower level. Peter’s prompt and professional service gave us peace of mind to continue without the need for expensive, additional strengthening.
Adam Thain
Professional Service
Peter Holliday provided promptly and comprehensively two reports that supported our legal position for a rebuild of our conservatory. Professional service.
D Williams

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