Structural inspection & report
On-site assessment with a written structural report.
Structural Engineers · Essex, East London & Nationwide
Structural engineering,
done right.
Calculations, drawings and inspections for extensions, loft conversions and new builds — led personally by an engineer with 35 years in construction worldwide, 26 of them on major UK infrastructure.
Serving Essex, East London & nationwide by arrangement.
We help homeowners, architects and builders move projects forward with fast, accurate, fully compliant structural designs — clear calculations and practical solutions for loft conversions, extensions, steel beams and full renovations, so construction stays simpler and less stressful.
Our Services
What we deliver
Every fee is quoted against your specific project after a brief scope call — no generic price list, no surprises once work starts.
RSJ / steel beam calculation
Single beam calculation for a load-bearing wall or opening.
Load-bearing wall removal
Full package — calculations, drawings and specification for removing or altering a load-bearing wall.
Single-storey extension package
Complete structural design for a single-storey rear or side extension.
Two-storey extension / loft conversion
Structural design covering additional storeys or a full loft conversion.
New build residential design
Full structural design for a new residential build, from foundations up.
Temporary works design
Propping, shoring and sequencing design to keep a site safe during works.
Party wall structural survey
Structural survey and report to support a party wall matter or notice.
Planning application support
Structural input and drawings to support a planning application.
Expert witness / legal report
Independent structural expert witness reporting for legal or insurance proceedings.
Monthly retainer — builders & developers
Ongoing structural support for architects, builders and developers with a regular pipeline of work.
How a Project Runs
From enquiry to building control, in five steps
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01
Enquiry & scope
Tell us about the project — a call or a few photos and drawings is usually enough for an indicative fee within 24 hours.
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02
Site visit or drawings review
We confirm existing structure, loads and constraints — in person for inspections, or remotely from architect's drawings.
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03
Calculations & drawings
Structural calculations and drawings are produced to a fast, confirmed turnaround on standard domestic packages.
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04
Sign-off & quality check
Every calculation is independently reviewed and signed off by our qualified engineer before issue.
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05
Delivery
Final documents are issued ready for your building control submission, contractor, or party wall process.
Why Vanguard
Engineering discipline, quality discipline
Two disciplines, rarely combined
Structural credentials (IEng MICE) and quality management credentials (MCQI CQP) sit with the same practice. Most consultancies offer one or the other.
Major infrastructure experience
35 years in construction worldwide, 26 of them on UK programmes including Transport for London, Network Rail, Crossrail and HS2 — the same rigour, on every domestic project.
About the Practice
Major-infrastructure standards, on your project
Vanguard Engineers was founded by Sri Jukunta, IEng MICE and MCQI CQP, after 35 years in multinational construction, 26 of them in UK construction — including major infrastructure programmes such as Transport for London, Network Rail, Crossrail and HS2. That background sits behind every domestic and commercial commission: the same discipline around calculation, documentation and quality control, scaled to the project rather than the client.
Client-facing work is led by professionals, with structural sign-off from a qualified engineer.
Every project draws on 35 years of hands-on experience, not a fraction of it spread thin across a large caseload.
Engineering without compromise. Designs that stand the test of time.
Get in Touch
Request a quote
Send a brief outline of the project — location, what's involved, and any drawings you already have — and we'll come back with an indicative fee and timescale.
ani@vanguardengineers.comEssex, London & Nationwide.