Chartered Structural Engineer in Hertfordshire
Work carried out across Stevenage, Welwyn, Barnet, Enfield, Watford, St Albans
The village and civil parish of Westmill in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire.
Experienced chartered structural engineers for your project
With over 35 years experience engineering for the commercial and domestic markets, Abbott Holliday are the ‘go-to’ specialists for structural engineer work in and around Hertfordshire.
Our local engineers with local knowledge are here to support your project. From home renovations and commercial design to structural surveys and inspections, choose an organisation you can trust.
– £2M professional indemnity cover
– No-obligation FREE quotes
– Residential & commercial
– Professional advice given
Our chartered structural engineering services include…
Structural design, structural defect inspections & structural surveys and expert witness for structural engineering-related litigation.
Structural inspections
We carry out structural surveys on existing buildings for pre-purchase reports or for buildings that have defects like leaning or cracking. We provide a report explaining the cause and what needs to be done to resolve the problem.
Structural design
We provide structural engineering design services for domestic and small commercial clients. This includes conversions, alterations and extensions.
Expert witness services
We provide expert witness services in structural engineering-related court cases such as personal injury, insurance claim disputes or to assist in mediation.
Locations covered in Hertfordshire
Stevenage
Welwyn
Barnet
Enfield
Watford
St Albans
Structural assessment
Location: Hatfield
We were asked to conduct an assessment on this mezzanine structure in Hatfield, to determine whether or not it would be able to sustain a change in purpose.
- Surveyed the structure
- Interviewed the client about the change of use
- Conducted calculations and submitted findings to the client in a report
Home extension
Location: Watford
Our clients wanted to extend their home but as it involved the removal of load-bearing walls and roof structure, they engaged us to design the structure as well as some of the construction sequencing to ensure safety during the works.
- Worked with the architect and building contractor
- Prepared a set of drawings and calculations
- Conducted site visits during construction
Derelict barn survey
Location: Brocket Hall
We were asked to conduct a survey of this dilapidated barn in the grounds of this 18th century estate, (now used as a golf, corporate function & chic dining venue). The owners wanted advice on the safe removal of the building as it was posing a threat to health and safety.
- We visited the barn and took measurements
- Wrote up a report detailing to safe, process-based method of dismantling the structure
- The client was able to instruct their contractor to remove the building safely
Client Testimonials
We were looking at an end of terrace mid-war property but the building society-appointed surveyor classed it as unmortgageable due to subsidence as evidenced by cracks visible in the internal staircase. The engineer examined and reported that there was no subsidence but that the flank wall was beginning to bow out and recommended the insertion of two steel rods welded to lengths of perforated metal strips which were in turn fixed to the first floor joists. Cast iron “spreader plates” were positioned over the steel rods where they protruded through the flank wall and bolted in place. Total cost of materials approximately £250! Without Abbott Holliday’s advice we undoubtedly would not have bought the property, with which we are now very pleased. Brian F
Contact Abbott Holliday
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enquiries@abbott-holliday.co.uk
Office location: School Lane, Bushey, Herts WD23 1SS
01727 576065
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