Structural Engineers & Surveys in Hastings

Structural engineer’s inspections and plain-English reports in Hastings, St Leonards-on-Sea, Ore, Hollington, Fairlight, Battle and the surrounding villages. 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 Hastings.

Book a survey or call 020 3835 2633

Hastings has a varied building stock, from the timber-framed and Georgian houses of the Old Town to the Regency and Victorian terraces of St Leonards. Much of the town is built on steep hillsides, and the local ground, a mix of sandstone and clay, can be prone to slope movement and to shrinking and swelling in the clay. Seafront properties also face strong winds and salt air, which affect render, chimneys and wall ties. We regularly work in TN34, TN35, TN37 and TN38.

Common reasons clients in Hastings call us
• Cracking and movement in houses on sloping sites
• Retaining walls that are leaning or cracked
• Defects in older timber-framed and Georgian buildings
• Weathering and wall-tie problems on exposed seafront properties
• 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.

Our work in Hastings
• Downey Close, Hollington: structural and civil engineering for a new townhouse development on a brownfield site.
• Combermere Road: structural design and below-ground drainage specification for a new-build house, plus help discharging the planning conditions. Civil engineering →
• Langham Road: structural design for a front extension, loft conversion and garage conversion. Loft conversions →
• Battle Road: structural survey of a two-storey side extension built by a previous owner without Building Control approval. Structural surveys →
• Crecy Close: beam and lintel specification to remove a load-bearing wall and widen a door opening. Wall removals →
• St Helens Wood Road: structural and civil engineering design for a 3m rear extension and loft conversion. We also helped the client obtain planning permission. Extensions →
• St Helen’s Road: structural design for a single-storey wraparound extension, creating a new sitting room and utility room.
See our projects →

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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