Structural Engineer London — Fixed Fees, Building Control-Ready Packages
DVC Engineering Ltd is a structural and civil engineering consultancy based in EC2A, London. We provide structural calculations, steel beam design, load-bearing wall removal support, loft conversion and extension structural packages, structural surveys, foundation design, drainage and SuDS design, retaining walls, planning application support, and Building Control coordination for homeowners, architects, contractors and developers across London and the South East.
What We Do
DVC Engineering Ltd provides the full range of structural and civil engineering services required for residential and commercial building projects across London. Whether you are a homeowner planning a loft conversion, an architect coordinating a Building Control submission, a contractor who needs a beam design before works proceed, or a developer assessing a property for purchase — we provide clear, technically sound engineering at a fixed fee agreed in writing before we begin.
We are an engineer-led consultancy. Our work is produced to Eurocode standards, coordinated with your architectural drawings, and structured to meet the expectations of Building Control bodies across London. We remain available throughout the project — not just for the initial package.
Our Structural Engineering Services in London
Eurocode-compliant calculations and coordinated drawings for Building Control.
Structural assessment, beam design and BC pack for wall removals.
Correct beam sizing from defined loads and span — not generic tables.
Ridge beams, floor joists, dormer design and Building Control packages.
Foundation design, structural frames and openings for rear and side extensions.
Crack inspections, defect diagnosis and written structural reports.
Submission-ready packages and direct liaison with Building Control.
Site-specific foundations, clay heave analysis and underpinning design.
BS 5975-compliant propping and shoring for structural alterations.
Below-ground drainage, SuDS, retaining walls and infrastructure coordination.
Existing and proposed drawings, submissions and condition discharge.
Who We Work With
Most of our residential work comes from homeowners in London who are planning a loft conversion, rear extension, or open-plan alteration and need a structural engineer to produce the calculations and drawings for Building Control. We also work regularly with architects who need structural engineering coordination on their projects, and with contractors who need engineer-approved beam designs before works proceed on site.
For commercial clients — developers, housing associations, office occupiers, and retailers — we provide structural engineering across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and planning through to Building Control approval and construction-stage support.
London Property Types and Common Structural Issues
London's housing stock is structurally diverse, and each typology presents distinct engineering challenges. The most common property types we work on include:
Victorian and Edwardian terraces — found across inner London boroughs like Southwark, Lewisham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets. Common issues: cracking at window and door openings from lintel failure or differential settlement, deflection in timber floors from joist deterioration, and undocumented alterations where previous owners removed walls without calculations.
Inter-war semis and detached houses — prevalent in suburban boroughs like Bromley, Croydon, Barnet and Harrow. Common issues: hip roof geometry complicating loft conversions, solid concrete ground floors affecting extension connections, and clay soil heave or shrinkage where tree proximity is a factor.
Converted commercial buildings — warehouse-to-residential conversions in areas like Shoreditch, Bermondsey and Deptford. Common issues: heavy masonry facades, cast-iron and steel internal frames, large-span timber or jack-arch floors, and change-of-use structural assessments.
Post-war housing estates and new-build developments — across all London boroughs. Common issues: foundation design for new structures, structural frames for apartment buildings, and Party Wall considerations where developments adjoin existing properties.
London Building Control Bodies
Building Regulations approval in London is handled by two types of body: local authority Building Control departments and private Approved Inspectors. We regularly coordinate with both and produce submission packages structured to meet the expectations of each.
Local Authority Building Control — each London borough has its own Building Control department (e.g. Southwark Building Control, Lewisham Building Control, Westminster City Council Building Control). We submit calculations and drawings directly to the relevant authority and respond to technical queries from their inspectors.
Approved Inspectors — private sector Building Control bodies licensed to carry out Building Regulations checks. We work with major Approved Inspectors operating across London and structure our packages to their submission requirements.
Our calculation and drawing packs are prepared to Eurocode standards and cross-referenced to anticipate the questions an inspector is likely to raise. We respond directly to Building Control queries — included within the original fee for straightforward domestic projects — so your approval stays on programme.
The Enquiry to Delivery Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Areas We Cover in London
We are based in EC2A in the City of London and cover all London boroughs and the wider South East. Priority areas include South East London, East London, South West London, and the inner boroughs. We also serve Surrey, Kent, Essex, Sussex, Hertfordshire, Berkshire and beyond.
Send us your drawings, photos, or project description. We'll respond with a written fixed-fee proposal within one working day.
0330 043 8378hello@dvceng.comNeed a Structural Engineer in London?
Send us your project details and we'll respond with a clear, fixed-fee proposal. Most domestic enquiries receive a quote within one working day.
0330 043 8378 · hello@dvceng.com