Home Owners Services

Making changes to your home can be exciting – and a bit daunting. That's why we're here to make it easy for you. Our Homeowner Engineering Services are tailored to domestic projects like extensions, loft conversions, removing load-bearing walls, and more. In these projects, safety and approval are paramount: you'll likely need structural calculations for building control to sign off your plans. North Bar Engineer handles all those crucial calculations and drawings, ensuring your design is not only beautiful but also safe and compliant.

You'll get expert guidance at every step. For example, if you plan to knock down a wall to create an open-plan kitchen, we calculate the steel beam (RSJ) or lintel required to support your home above. We consider load-bearing capacities, shear forces and bending moments, and even check the foundation below for any strengthening needed. All this analysis is compiled into a clear report with drawings that your builder and the building inspector can easily follow. Clients often tell us our involvement gave them peace of mind – instead of worrying about "will this wall removal cause problems?", you can focus on designing your dream space while we ensure the structure is sound.

Our tone with homeowners is friendly and jargon-free. We know you might not be familiar with terms like "moment connection" or "distributed load," and that's okay – we translate engineering speak into plain English so you understand what's happening and why. We'll even liaise with your architect or builder directly to sort out technical details, sparing you the hassle. And rest assured, all our designs meet or exceed UK Building Regulations standards for structural safety, so when we're done, you'll have the paperwork to prove your project is built on a solid foundation – literally! From designing a simple beam to underpinning an existing foundation, North Bar Engineer is your trusted partner to make home improvements safe, stress-free, and successful.