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Structural Engineer Costs in Cumbria
Hello! Can anyone please share typical costs for a Structural Engineer? We are reroofing a one-storey extension and knocking a wall down between a kitchen and dining room.
Had one come out and told me £400 but then sent a follow up quote for £995 plus VAT. Is this reasonable?
Does a Structural Engineer have to visit the site or can the calculations be done via the plans?
TIA for any advice
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8 Replies
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Depends how much work there is to do and how far to travel etc. I would have thought for calculations for a few beams, masonry checks, foundation checks, and a local site visit between £600 to £1200 plus VAT. Where do you live?
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Needs to visit the site but if an architect prepares the drawings then these should do
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£800 – £1500 depending on number of steels and roof type. They have to pay a hefty insurance to cover the liability for their calculations
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All depends on how much work is involved. They may have got back to the office and realised the work is more involved than they initially thought.
A site visit is always beneficial as they will have a much better idea of the existing structure and load paths. Even with a site visit there may still be unknowns.
For one beam around £500 plus VAT would be reasonable, but perhaps they’ve realised more beams will be required or a box frame needs to be designed, hence the additional cost.
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A quote of £995 + VAT is on the higher side but not unheard of—typical costs for structural engineers in the UK range from £400–£700 depending on project complexity, site visits, and calculations. For knocking down a wall and reroofing, many engineers charge extra if they must inspect in person. Some calculations can be done from detailed plans, but a site visit is often recommended to confirm load-bearing details and safety
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If you don’t have a structural engineer for your project yet, I’m happy to help. All advice within the group is free, as always.
Should you need any design work, I would be happy to provide a quote via email first. There is absolutely no obligation to use my services; I’m here to ensure you receive the correct advice when dealing with structural work.
I have over 22 years of experience in structural engineering and typically offer a 3-day turnaround on most domestic projects. My rates are competitive.
Kind regards,
Chris Rodgers
Structural Engineer
Matrix Solutions
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There are online companies that do structural calcs/plans from plans.
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Thanks for all the helpful information and advice! It’s appreciated
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