Tom Holliday

This guide has been written by Abbott Holliday Partnership, a firm of Structural Engineers with expertise in all structural and design considerations relating to loft conversions in England, (regulations and planning may differ elsewhere in the British Isles). If you are thinking of a loft or attic conversion to create a new usable space, this … Read more

We are seeing an increase recently in the number of balconies on Victorian and Edwardian properties, failing due to corrosion of embedded reinforcement or steelwork supports. These structures have lasted well, more than 100 years, but it seems that time is at last catching up with them. The Issue: Failing Balconies Recently, there has been … Read more

The long, hot, dry Summer has resulted in a great increase in subsidence damage to properties on clay subsoil. However, it is important to make sure that the cause of cracks in buildings is correctly diagnosed. Not all cracks are due to subsidence. To make sure you get the right advice, it is essential to … Read more

We have just opened a new branch office in Billingshurst, West Sussex. This covers the Horsham, Crawley, Petworth, Guildford, Dorking, Reigate, Brighton and Worthing areas. The office is run by Mike Bussey, who is a highly experienced chartered structural and civil engineer.

1. Look for recommendations from the right places It is wise to go with a Structural Engineer who is recommended, either by friends and family who have had work done, or from a trusted industry directory. The Institute of Structural Engineers, (ISE) has a good search function on their website: visit findanengineer.com to find one of their affiliated Structural … Read more

This guide (with an example case study) will give you a rough figure for your Structural Engineering cost budgeting requirements. To see how much your project is likely to cost in fees, look up your project type below, but also consider the factors affecting cost, and apply an adjustment to the estimates accordingly. Alternatively, if … Read more

We specialise in the inspection of steel structures to assist you with maintenance, safety, and compliance. We all rely on steel structures to play a reliable role in the integrity of our corporate and public infrastructure. However, even these seemingly durable steel structures are not immune to the ravages of time, environmental factors, misuse or … Read more

If a Structural Engineer is required to evaluate a structural defect in your property, industrial structure, or infrastructure, a site visit is essential. Seeing the structure first hand enables the engineer to assess the affected area directly, assess other parts of the structure that may have influenced the defect, assess other areas that may be … Read more