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Structural Alterations & Wall Removals

 

Why You Need Structural Engineering Expertise

When planning structural alterations, such as wall removals, many property owners turn to architects or interior designers for layout ideas. However, while these professionals are skilled in creating visually appealing designs, they often lack the crucial structural knowledge required to ensure your building’s safety and integrity. This can lead to significant issues down the line.

 

Avoid Costly Redesign
When structural engineering is an afterthought, designs often need to be revised, leading to additional costs and delays. Relying on non-expert advice can result in unforeseen structural issues, such as weakened stability or inadequate load support. With RED, you’ll avoid these pitfalls. Our comprehensive service ensures that every detail is considered from the outset, so your project runs smoothly and stays within budget.

 

Complexities of Structural Alterations
Removing walls and other structural alterations aren’t always as simple as installing a support beam. Wall removals, for instance, can impact the overall stability and robustness of the building, especially in older buildings with varied materials and construction methods. Each building has unique characteristics, and a “one-size-fits-all” approach can lead to unforeseen challenges. We are experienced in the alteration of flatted developments such as the traditional Glasgow tenement where consideration of the limitations of historic construction materials, previous building alterations and existing stability all need careful consideration in relation to modern standards.

 

Specialised in Complex Alterations
Our expertise in complex structural alterations, such as extensive wall removals, makes us particularly skilled at handling challenging projects. Whether your building is a modern structure or an older historic tenement construction, we bring extensive knowledge to the table. We understand the nuances of different construction eras and materials, ensuring that every alteration meets today’s safety standards without compromising the structural integrity of the building.

 

Why We're Different: The RED Advantage
At RED, we don’t just focus on aesthetics—we focus on the structural soundness of your property and try to integrate this into the space planning. Unlike other designers, an experienced engineer will consider the loading capacities, robustness, and stability of your building from the very start. This comprehensive approach streamlines and prevents unexpected problems during the approval or construction phases, saving you time, money, and stress.

 

Multidisciplinary Expertise You Can Trust
What truly sets us apart is our ability to offer a complete ‘one-stop-shop’ multidisciplinary design service under one roof. With over 30 years of structural engineering experience, we provide more than design concepts—we deliver a full, integrated architectural and engineering package, from initial structural assessments to final certification. Our services include:

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• Early structural review to inform the design and development of your new layout.

• Full architectural building warrant drawings including space planning.

• SER Certification for building warrant approval.

• In-house engineering and building warrant support throughout the entire project.

• A single point of responsibility for design and structural design.

 

By combining architectural insight from hundreds of previous, successful projects with robust engineering expertise, we ensure that your project is not only visually stunning but also structurally sound. An experienced structural engineer will oversee your project from start to finish. This is a level of assurance that architects and interior designers alone simply cannot provide without external consultants.

 

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