Structural Engineers & Surveys in Ealing & Acton

Structural engineer’s inspections and plain-English reports in Ealing, Acton, Hanwell, West Ealing, Southall and Greenford. We can usually visit within 3 working days, and reports are typically issued within 48 hours of the site visit.

Looking for a local structural engineer? We also design wall removals and steel beams, loft conversions and extensions in Ealing & Acton.

Book a survey or call 020 3835 2633

Ealing is known for its Victorian and Edwardian houses, many in conservation areas, alongside 1930s semi-detached streets in Hanwell, Greenford and Southall. The ground is mostly London Clay, with river terrace gravels in places and the River Brent floodplain to the west, so clay shrinkage near the borough’s many mature trees is a common cause of movement. We regularly work in W3, W5, W7, W13, UB1 and UB6.

Common reasons clients in Ealing & Acton call us
• Cracking in Victorian and Edwardian houses near mature trees
• Movement in bays, chimneys and older extensions
• Wall removals and side return extensions
• Loft conversions in 1930s semi-detached houses
• Pre-purchase checks after a RICS survey flags a concern

Because we also design drainage, we can identify when a leaking drain is behind the movement and design the fix.

Local questions

I want a side return extension on my Victorian house in Ealing. What’s involved structurally?
Removing the side wall of the rear wing needs steel beams and new supports, and often a new foundation. If the work is on or near the boundary, you’ll probably need a party wall agreement too. We don’t provide party wall services, but we share our design with your party wall surveyor.

My house in Hanwell is near the River Brent. Does that matter?
It might. Parts of the Brent valley are in a flood zone, where an extension may need a flood risk assessment for planning. We can tell you quickly whether your site is affected. Flood risk assessments →

Guide prices: specific inspection of one defect £950 + VAT, general inspection of the whole property approx. £1,700 + VAT.

12+ years’ experience · £1,000,000 PI insurance · Site visit within 3 working days · 48-hour reports

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