Are drawings included with every calculation package?
The exact deliverables are confirmed in the proposal. Smaller beam designs may only need a marked-up sketch, while larger projects may require full drawings.
STEEL AND TIMBER BEAM DESIGN
The right member, sized for the real load path.
Focused beam design for openings, alterations and local structural support, with practical checks on deflection, bearings and how the member will be installed.
GUIDE FEE
From £395 + VAT
TYPICAL PROGRAMME
Typically 2 to 5 working days
BEST FOR
Single openings and defined structural elements
WHAT THIS SERVICE DOES
The beam may disappear. Its behaviour shapes everything around it.
Steel and timber beam design checks a member against the permanent and variable loads it must carry, then considers deflection, lateral restraint, bearings and installation constraints. The right answer is a coordinated element, not simply a section size.
Why it is required
It is required where an opening, removed support or new span changes the way loads travel through the property. The calculation protects against excessive movement as well as outright failure, because small deflections can still crack finishes and disrupt doors or glazing.
A properly resolved beam lets the finished room feel solid and calm. The homeowner should not have to think about the member above them once the work is complete.
What you receive
01
Member sizing
Steel, flitch or timber design to the agreed loads and span.
02
Bearing checks
Padstones, masonry bearing or supporting posts assessed as part of the load path.
03
Clear output
Concise calculations and a marked-up detail your contractor can price and Build Control can review.
BEHIND THE FINISHES
What your engineer is tracing before the work disappears.
Structural engineering is largely about understanding the elements a finished home will conceal. These are the decisions that protect safety, comfort, approvals and the cost of changing course later.
01
Actual loading
Floors, roof, masonry and imposed loads that act on the member.
02
Deflection limits
Movement that can affect ceilings, partitions, doors and brittle finishes.
03
Bearing pressure
Whether the wall, padstone or post below can safely receive the reaction.
04
Connection and restraint
How the beam is held, joined and prevented from moving sideways.
A straightforward route from brief to build.
01 Share the address, proposed works and any drawings or photographs.
02 We confirm scope, fee, information needed and whether a visit is appropriate.
03 Your engineer delivers the agreed information and supports reasonable review queries.
PLAN THE WHOLE PROJECT
Connected structural decisions should be resolved together.
Many projects need more than one isolated calculation or visit. Explore the linked services below, or share the complete brief so the right scope can be confirmed once.
Load-bearing wall removal
Resolve the complete opening, supports and temporary sequence.
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Structural drawings
Communicate member positions, bearings and connection intent clearly.
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Building Control support
Answer technical comments on the design evidence.
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Get clarity on scope, fee and next steps.
Submit the project information through the quote form for an engineer-reviewed scope and fixed-fee proposal.
Common questions
What clients usually ask before starting.
Can you work from an architect’s model?
Yes. We can coordinate with supplied plans, PDFs or models where the information is suitable and current.
Do you design both steel and timber beams?
Yes. We can design steel, flitch or timber members based on the agreed loads and span.
Are bearing checks included in the beam design?
Yes. Padstones, masonry bearings or supporting posts can be assessed as part of the structural load path.
Can the beam calculations be used for Building Control?
Yes. We provide concise calculations and details that Building Control can review as part of the project.