Does your structural engineer need to be chartered? We explain the difference between structural engineers, Chartered Structural Engineers and RICS building surveyors, and when a lender may require specific professional qualifications.

Planning a garage conversion? We explain when structural engineering input is required, including new openings, loadbearing walls, lintels, roof alterations, floors and foundation considerations.

Planning a house extension? We explain when a structural engineer is required, what they design and how structural calculations and drawings support Building Control and construction.

A structural survey can provide important technical evidence for a Class Q prior approval application. We explain what is assessed, what the report should include and why the condition of the existing agricultural building matters.

Cracks in a house are common, but some patterns can indicate structural movement. We explain what to look for, when cracking may be significant, and when to seek advice from a structural engineer.

Unsure whether you need a structural engineer? If you’re removing walls, installing steel beams, building an extension or concerned about cracking, professional structural input ensures safety, compliance and Building Control approval.

Structural calculations demonstrate that building elements safely support applied loads. Required for Building Control approval, they form the technical justification behind steel beams, foundations, extensions and structural alterations.

Not all cracks indicate structural failure. Learn how to distinguish cosmetic cracking from potential structural movement — and when a professional structural inspection is recommended.

From initial enquiry to construction support, understand how the structural design process works — and what to expect when appointing a structural engineer.

Unsure whether you need a structural engineer? If you’re removing walls, installing steel beams, building an extension or concerned about cracking, professional structural input ensures safety, compliance and Building Control approval.

Unsure whether you need a structural engineer? If you’re removing walls, installing steel beams, building an extension or concerned about cracking, professional structural input ensures safety, compliance and Building Control approval.

Structural engineering design for warehouse and industrial projects, including steel portal frames, mezzanine floors, slab design and structural alterations — delivered with commercial awareness and buildability in mind.

Lawson Cook Limited provides clear, compliant and commercially practical structural engineering solutions — delivering dependable design support for homeowners, developers and contractors across residential and commercial projects.