Structural engineers in Brighton & Hove
8 practices covering Brighton & Hove. Listings are business information researched by Renovome; contact details and matching happen inside Workspace.
Appointing a structural engineer in Brighton & Hove
Brighton and Hove engineers design loft floors and dormer structure, openings in bow-fronted terraces, and retention on the city's steep sites. Chalk ground and terrace party structures shape most designs.
Property you'll be working with in Brighton & Hove
Regency and Victorian terraces, many converted into flats, with bay and bow fronts that complicate beam support, plus interwar semis in Hove. Basements and lower-ground floors are common.
Planning in Brighton & Hove
Calculations go with your building regulations application, and flat conversions add fire and compartmentation requirements. Party wall procedure applies to nearly all terrace work.
What structural engineers charge in Brighton & Hove
£850 to £2,500 for a typical extension or loft in 2026, £500 to £1,000 for single-beam calculations, and £700 to £1,500 for a structural report.
Indicative 2026 ranges and local context, not quotations or planning advice. Last reviewed: September 2026.
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UK structural engineering consultancy providing structural design, calculations, surveys or related engineering services.
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Structural engineering practice providing structural design, calculations, surveys and related advice for residential and other building projects.
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UK structural engineering practice providing structural design, calculations, surveys or related engineering services for building projects.
How to choose a structural engineer in Brighton & Hove
You need a structural engineer whenever load paths change: removing a wall, forming an opening, adding a loft floor, or building foundations near a neighbour. Building control will ask for their calculations.
- Check for chartered status with the IStructE or ICE.
- Ask whether site inspections and building control queries are included.
- Send the architect's drawings with your enquiry so the quote is for the real job.
- Ask how quickly calculations can be issued, as this often sets the start date.
- Confirm professional indemnity insurance cover.
What structural engineers in Brighton & Hove typically work on
- Beam and steel design for openings
- Loft floor and dormer structure
- Foundation and underpinning design
- Chimney breast removal
- Structural inspections and reports
Typical 2026 fees for structural engineers
| Item | Typical 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| Single beam calculation | £450 - £850 |
| Extension structural package | £750 - £1,800 |
| Loft conversion calculations | £750 - £1,600 |
| Site inspection and letter | £300 - £600 |
| Structural survey report | £600 - £1,400 |
Indicative 2026 UK ranges, not quotations. London and the South East usually sit at the top of each range. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Common questions
- Do I need a structural engineer as well as an architect?
- Usually yes. The architect designs the space; the engineer proves the structure stands up and issues the calculations building control requires.
- What does a structural engineer cost in 2026?
- From about £450 for a single beam calculation to £1,800 for a full extension package.
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