Structural steel frame to a residential extension engineered by DVC Engineering
DVC Engineering

Precision Structural Engineering for the Modern Era

Structural and civil engineering for residential and commercial projects across London and the South East. Fixed fees agreed in writing.

Our Expertise

We provide comprehensive structural design and engineering consultancy for residential and commercial projects, focusing on precision, safety and buildable solutions.

Core Capabilities

Everything you need to ensure structural integrity

Technical Precision

Our structural analysis establishes the design requirements, then sets out an efficient scheme that satisfies both the Eurocodes and the constraints of the existing building.

Review architectural plans, site constraints and structural objectives to define the engineering scope and agree a fixed fee in writing.
Structural survey of an existing masonry property
Design check summary
Utilisation
0.71
Deflection
span/412
Fire rating
60 min
Indicative design check schedule
RefElementSizeUtil.
B1Steel beam, 4.20 m span203 x 133 UB 250.71
B2Steel beam, 2.85 m span152 x 89 UB 160.58
P1Padstone bearing215 x 215 x 1000.64
F1Mass concrete footing600 wide x 900 deep0.49

Indicative example only. Member sizes are determined by project-specific loading and are confirmed in the issued calculation package.

Steel beam installed over a removed load-bearing wall

Robust foundations and precise structural detailing.

Services

Comprehensive engineering solutions

Project Execution

We deliver calculated structural frameworks for residential extensions, new builds and commercial refurbishment, coordinated with your architect, contractor and Building Control body.

Loft conversions, rear and side extensions, basement works, load-bearing wall removals and bespoke residential structures.
Structural drawings prepared for a Building Control submission
Package contents
01
Structural calculations
Eurocode-compliant, signed and dated
02
General arrangement drawings
Plans, sections and connection details
03
Specification and notes
Materials, tolerances and site requirements
04
Building Control liaison
Responses to plan-check queries included
Core Capabilities

Comprehensive engineering services

Structural Design

Detailed calculations, drawings and member sizing for resilient building frameworks.

Civil Engineering

Drainage strategies, site levels, infrastructure and SuDS-compliant civil design.

Project Management

Coordination from initial design through Building Control approval to construction.

Site Inspections

On-site assessment to confirm compliance with the issued structural specification.

Commercial development engineered by DVC Engineering
Consultation

Ready to elevate your structural design?

Engineered for the future.

Structural excellence, delivered with clear fees, compliant design and practical detailing for demanding projects.

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