London-based structural and civil engineers for residential and commercial projects across the UK. Structural calculations, steel beam design, surveys and drainage, coordinated for Building Control and construction.
London and the South East, with established coverage in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Manchester.
500+
Projects delivered
10+
Years’ experience
Eurocodes
Compliant structural design
Fixed fees
Agreed in writing
DVC Engineering Ltd
Meet the practiceDVC Engineering provides structural calculations, drawings, reports, and technical guidance for residential and commercial projects. We work with homeowners, architects, developers, and contractors to deliver engineering that is coordinated, compliant, and ready for construction. Every deliverable is clear, precise, and produced with the expectation that it will be used on site.
Based in London, our established coverage includes Milton Keynes, Northampton and Manchester, with planned site attendance and nationwide project coordination available.
We work across residential and commercial sectors, bringing the same standard of engineering to projects of every scale.
We support homeowners, architects, and developers with structural design and reporting for extensions, loft conversions, internal alterations, load-bearing wall removals, and new residential works.
Extensions & Loft Conversions · Load-Bearing Wall Removal · Pre-Purchase Surveys
Explore residential services
We work with contractors, developers, and asset owners on office fit-outs, change of use schemes, refurbishments, and structural modifications. Programme certainty and contractor-ready information.
Office Fit-Outs & Refurbs · Change of Use Schemes · Structural Assessments
Explore commercial engineeringFrom structural calculations to site inspections, we provide structural and civil engineering for residential and commercial projects, with architectural design input, surveying and planning support available under an agreed scope.
Calculations and coordinated drawings. From a single beam to a complete structural package.
Eurocode-compliant structural calculations and coordinated drawings for Building Control. Wall removals, extensions, loft conversions, beam design, foundations.
Structural assessment, steel beam design and Building Control-ready packages for load-bearing wall removals across London. Fixed fee from £450 + VAT.
RSJ and steel beam calculations for domestic alterations, extensions and loft conversions. Correct size, right connections, full Building Control pack.
Complete structural engineering for loft conversions and extensions: ridge beams, floor joists, dormers, foundations and full BC submission packs.
Understand the structure, identify the cause and make an informed decision.
Engineer-led crack inspections, movement investigations, structural defect reports and pre-purchase surveys. Written reports in plain English.
Building Control-ready structural packages, technical query responses and construction-stage inspections for residential and commercial projects.
Drainage, SuDS, retaining structures and external works, coordinated with the structural design.
Below-ground drainage design, SuDS strategies and soakaway design to BRE 365, retaining wall design to Eurocode 7, sewer build-over applications and infrastructure coordination.
Below-ground drainage design, SuDS strategies and soakaway design to BRE 365, retaining wall design to Eurocode 7, sewer build-over applications and infrastructure coordination.
Below-ground drainage design, SuDS strategies and soakaway design to BRE 365, retaining wall design to Eurocode 7, sewer build-over applications and infrastructure coordination.
Connected surveying, planning and approval support for the wider project.
Architectural design input, proposed drawings and project coordination alongside structural and civil engineering, with responsibilities agreed in writing.
Existing and proposed drawings, householder and full planning applications, condition discharge including drainage and SuDS, coordinated with structural design through to Building Control.
Building Control-ready structural packages, technical query responses and construction-stage inspections for residential and commercial projects.
Party wall advice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Section 1, 2 and 6 notices, schedules of condition, party wall awards and coordination with the structural design for beam bearings, underpinning and excavation.
Millimetre-accurate boundary and measured site surveys with a Leica TS13 robotic total station. Topographical surveys, level surveys and movement monitoring, issued in PDF and DWG.
Technically robust packages for contractors, developers, architects and asset owners.
A selection of the residential, survey and commercial appointments documented in our case studies.
Residential · Hither Green, Lewisham
A load-bearing wall stood between the kitchen and reception room. We assessed the load path and designed the beam, bearings and Building Control package.
The outcome. Building Control approval without queries; the open-plan space delivered on programme.
Wall removal & beam designHomebuyer · Catford, Lewisham
Cracking flagged by a homebuyer’s survey required a structural opinion. Our inspection distinguished lintel corrosion from stable, cosmetic settlement.
The outcome. The buyer proceeded with a clear understanding of the required remedial work.
Homebuyer structural inspectionCommercial · Shoreditch, London EC2
An office-to-residential conversion required assessment of the existing floors, partition supports and a structural report for Building Control.
The outcome. No major structural intervention was required; the submission was approved.
Building Control supportAs a structural and civil engineering consultancy, DVC Engineering holds drainage, SuDS and infrastructure design in-house. That means the below-ground elements of your project, drainage, levels and retaining walls, are coordinated with the structural frame and foundations under a single appointment, reducing clashes, rework and queries from Building Control and the local planning authority.
Foul and surface water drainage design, sewer connections and build-over agreements.
Sustainable drainage strategies and soakaway design to BRE 365.
Retaining wall and earth-retention design to Eurocode 7.
Hardstanding, levels and external works coordinated with the structural design.
A consistent, engineer-led process, with the scope and fee agreed before work begins.
We review your drawings, photographs, and project brief to establish the structural scope and advise on the most efficient approach.
Where the project requires it, we inspect the property, assess the existing structure, and gather the information needed for accurate design.
We produce structural calculations, coordinated drawings, and reports prepared to the standard required for Building Control and construction.
We coordinate with the wider design team and respond to Building Control queries to keep the technical information clear and consistent.
We remain available throughout the build to address technical queries, respond to site conditions, and ensure the works proceed as designed.
“Highly recommend! They handled our kitchen renovation structural report with total professionalism. They were friendly, always on time, and extremely helpful with advice that went well beyond the initial brief. It's rare to find such great communication and extra support with contractor recommendations. We'll definitely be using them again.”
“Excellent service from start to finish. The team carried out the work on my property with great attention to detail and professionalism. They were easy to deal with, transparent about costs and timelines and delivered high-quality work. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them. Genuinely lovely people to get along with too.”
10/10 · CR8 · February 2025 · Verified review · Checkatrade
“I recently had a structural survey carried out and was extremely impressed with the entire experience. The surveyor was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the process. They took the time to explain everything clearly and were very accommodating to my questions and concerns. The quality of the survey was fantastic — thorough, detailed, and professionally presented. Highly recommended!”
10/10 · BR2 · June 2025 · Verified review · Checkatrade
“After a recommendation, I knew I was in safe hands — very professional, highly responsive, and thorough. I couldn't recommend them more highly!”
10/10 · SW9 · May 2025 · Verified review · Checkatrade
Engineering that accounts for budget, programme, and buildability from the outset. Practical decisions, not academic exercises.
Structural programmes move quickly. We turn work around efficiently without compromising technical rigour or accuracy.
Drawings, calculations, and reports that leave no room for misinterpretation on site or in a Building Control submission.
From initial survey through design and construction support, we remain available to resolve queries and keep the project moving.
DVC Engineering is a structural and civil engineering consultancy based in EC2A, in the City of London. We provide structural calculations, steel beam design, load-bearing wall removal packages, loft conversion and extension structural design, structural surveys, foundation design, and Building Control coordination for homeowners, architects, contractors and developers across all London boroughs.
London's housing stock is structurally diverse — Victorian and Edwardian terraces in inner boroughs like Southwark and Lewisham, inter-war semis in Bromley and Greenwich, converted commercial buildings in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, and new-build developments across the capital. Each property type demands a different structural approach, and we design accordingly rather than applying generic solutions.
Whether you need a single steel beam calculation for a kitchen through-lounge in a Wandsworth terrace, a full loft conversion structural package in Westminster, or a structural survey for a property purchase in Croydon, we provide a fixed-fee proposal before any work begins. Our calculations are Eurocode-compliant and Building Control-ready, and we respond directly to Building Control queries as part of the standard scope.
For substantial residential alterations and architect-led schemes, explore our prime London structural engineering service. We also review residential projects in Ascot and Sunningdale, alongside Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells. Our architectural design and coordination service can be scoped alongside structural engineering.
Whether you are removing a load-bearing wall, planning an extension, or need a structural report, we will assess your requirements and provide a clear, no-obligation fee proposal.
