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Expert Structural Engineering in Brighton
De Silva Structures provides a flexible approach to structural engineering, prioritising high standards and practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to clients' needs. Based in Brighton, we offer local expertise across East and West Sussex, specialising in structural calculations, reports, and alterations for residential and commercial properties. Our team utilises advanced design software and collaborates closely with architects to ensure efficient, compliant designs from project inception. We conduct thorough structural reports for property purchasers, addressing defects like subsidence and cracking, with rapid turnaround times.Our services extend to insurance claims, loft conversions, and party wall advice, supported by chartered engineers and full professional indemnity insurance. We prioritise personal service, prompt responses, and client collaboration, offering free initial telephone advice with no obligation. Our commitment to quality includes CDM coordination and contract administration, ensuring projects meet British Standards and regulatory requirements.
Services
Structural Calculations
Structural Reports
Structural Alterations
Subsidence Claims
Loft Conversions
Property Maintenance
Party Wall Advice
CDM Coordination
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial telephone advice with no obligation.
- Our chartered engineers oversee all projects to ensure compliance.
- We provide rapid structural reports with 2-day site visits.
- We collaborate directly with architects and contractors.
- We handle insurance claims with cost recovery guidance.
Associations and certifications
- Institution of Structural Engineers
Services
Structural Calculations
We produce detailed structural calculations for new builds and renovations, ensuring compliance with British Standards. Our engineers collaborate with architects to optimise designs, using advanced software for accuracy. Services cover residential and commercial projects, focusing on economic, durable solutions.
Structural Reports
Our chartered engineers conduct comprehensive reports on structural defects like subsidence and cracking. Reports include remedial recommendations, cost estimates, and insurance claim guidance. We prioritise rapid turnaround for residential and commercial property purchasers.
Subsidence Claims
We assist homeowners and insurers with subsidence investigations, including crack monitoring and remedial schemes. Our reports help determine claim validity and recovery costs, with expertise in coordinating temporary works to prevent further damage.
Loft Conversions
We design structural solutions for loft conversions, providing calculations and construction details. Our team liaises with architects, obtains building approvals, and manages contractor tenders to ensure safe, compliant conversions for residential properties.
Party Wall Advice
We advise on Party Wall Act requirements for alterations near shared structures. Services include serving notices, preparing awards, and inspecting works to protect property owners' interests during neighbour-led projects.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide structural calculations, reports, alterations, subsidence assessments, loft conversions, party wall advice, and CDM coordination for residential and commercial properties.
How quickly can you complete a structural report?
We typically visit properties within two days and issue reports within two working days of the visit.
Do you handle insurance-related structural claims?
Yes, we assist with subsidence, flood, and storm damage claims, including site inspections and remedial work schemes.
Can you help with unauthorised structural alterations?
We assess existing structures, perform calculations, and provide remedial details to meet building regulations.
Are your engineers qualified and insured?
Our team includes chartered structural engineers with full professional indemnity insurance coverage.
