Chartered Structural Engineers in Hertfordshire

Work carried out across Stevenage, Welwyn, Barnet, Enfield, Watford, St Albans

Experienced chartered structural engineers for your project

With over 40 years experience engineering for the commercial and domestic markets, Abbott Holliday are the ‘go-to’ specialists for structural engineering 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.

Local Expertise in Hertfordshire for Structural Design, Inspections & Reports

Structural design, structural defect inspections, structural surveys and expert witness work 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 litigation such as personal injury, insurance claim disputes or to assist in mediation.

Structural assessment

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

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

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

What our clients say

Testimonial

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

Chartered Structural Engineers in Hertfordshire

Experienced chartered structural engineers for your project

Local Expertise in Hertfordshire for Structural Design, Inspections & Reports

Structural Inspections

Structural Design

Expert Witness Services

Structural assessment

Home extension

Derelict barn survey

What our clients say

Testimonial

Contact Abbott Holliday

School Lane, Bushey, Herts WD23 1SS

Bushey Office: 01727 576065

E-mail : enquiries@abbott-holliday.co.uk

Locations covered in Hertfordshire

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