Our Scope
Types of residential projects we engineer
Our residential structural team works across the full range of home-building and renovation project types across Greater Sydney and NSW — from straightforward single-storey homes to complex multi-dwelling developments on challenging sites.
New Home Construction
From the earliest stages of your project, we provide structural assessments, site inspections, engineering design, and comprehensive technical documentation. Every structural element is designed to Australian Standards and optimised for strength, safety, durability, and cost-efficiency. We work closely with architects, builders, and certifiers to ensure your design is not just structurally sound but submission-ready — supporting council and private certifier coordination throughout the approval process.
Extensions & Second Storey Additions
Structural engineering for ground-floor extensions, rear additions, side extensions, and second-storey builds. We assess the existing structure's capacity before adding any new loads, design the new framing system, and specify strengthening requirements for existing walls, beams, or footings. This includes transfer beams for wall removals and openings between old and new structure.
Granny Flats & Dual Occupancies
Secondary dwellings and dual-occupancy developments require the same engineering rigour as a full home. We design standalone granny flat structures — footings, wall frames, and roof structures — and provide engineering certificates for both CDC and DA pathways. For dual-occupancy developments, we handle both dwellings and shared boundary wall fire separation details.
Renovation & Structural Alterations
Wall removals, new openings, bathroom additions over voids, deck loadings, roof structure upgrades, solar and water tank installations — existing homes often need structural changes to support renovations, and each change requires proper load assessment. We survey the existing construction, trace the load path, and design practical solutions that work within the constraints of the existing building and your renovation budget.
Apartment & Unit Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Removing a wall in an apartment or unit can affect the building's structural system. We assess whether the wall is load-bearing and design the structural support required for safe removal or modification. Our engineering can include new beams and connections, structural drawings, calculations and certification for strata, certifier and construction requirements.
