At AO Consulting Engineers, we provide clear, practical and cost-effective structural engineering solutions for homeowners, architects, builders, developers and rural property owners throughout Devon and the South West.
Whether you are planning a home extension, removing a load-bearing wall, converting a loft, developing a new property or assessing an agricultural building for a Class Q conversion, our experienced Chartered Engineers can provide the structural advice and calculations you need.
We pride ourselves on delivering technically robust designs, prompt communication and practical engineering solutions that work on site.
Our Structural Engineering Services
We provide a comprehensive range of structural engineering services, including:
- Structural calculations for Building Regulations
- Steel beam and lintel design
- House extension structural design
- Loft conversion calculations
- Load-bearing wall removal designs
- Structural surveys and defect investigations
- Structural reports for property purchases
- Barn conversion engineering
- Class Q structural reports and assessments
- Foundation design
- Retaining wall design
- Temporary works design
- Structural inspections and expert advice
Every project is individually designed to suit your property, budget and construction requirements.
Class Q Barn ConversionsAO Consulting Engineers has extensive experience in assessing agricultural buildings for potential Class Q permitted development.
We provide detailed structural inspections and engineering reports that assess whether an existing building is capable of conversion while identifying any repairs or strengthening that may be required.
Our experience with steel portal frames, timber agricultural buildings and masonry structures allows us to provide practical advice throughout the planning and design process.
Residential Structural EngineeringIf you are planning alterations to your home, we can provide all structural calculations required by Building Control.
Typical residential projects include:
- Extensions
- Loft conversions
- Garage conversions
- Open-plan living alterations
- Load-bearing wall removals
- Structural alterations
- Beam and column design
Our calculations are suitable for submission to Building Control and can be used by your builder during construction.
Working with Architects, Builders and Developers
We regularly work alongside architects, planning consultants and contractors to deliver efficient structural designs that integrate seamlessly with the wider design team.
By becoming involved early in the project, we can often identify practical engineering solutions that reduce construction costs and simplify the build.
Why Choose AO Consulting Engineers?
- Chartered structural engineering expertise
- Practical and buildable designs
- Responsive communication
- Clear structural calculations and reports
- Residential, commercial and agricultural experience
- Projects completed throughout Devon and the South West
Areas We CoverWe work across the whole of the South West and the surrounding counties, providing structural engineering services for domestic, commercial and agricultural projects.
If you're unsure whether we cover your area, please get in touch—we're always happy to discuss your project.
