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Building Regs and Strtuctural Calcs
by: Stuart - high room Loft Conversions Ltd

Hi Sharon,

dont be rushed or feel pressurised into this by anyone.

There is a fee for building regulations and the fee scale, as they vary dependant on square / cubic meterage etc., can be found on your local authority web site.

With regards to structural calculations, the cost for these can vary dependant upon the structural engineer chosen.

Usually the structural calculations are submitted to the local authority building control at the same time as the plans as they will need to be cross checked against each other (floor spans on plans against structural calculations provided etc.) to confirm that the design is structurally sound.

Shop around for a structural engineer and show them a copy of the plans to give them some idea of the work involved, otherwise they will be taking a guess on price becasue they do not know what they are quoting for.

A typical cost for structural engineers calculations should be around £300 - £600 depending on the complexity of the design.

good luck.

Kind regards

Stuart
High Rooms.
Answer from our Expert
by: Martin Holmes

Hello Sharon,

Building Regulation submission is usually done by handing or posting a formal notice of works to your local council.

When this is submitted it does require the homeowner or agent to pay a fee. The fee varies depending on the size of the project.

As far as Structural Calculations go, you can get other Structural Engineers to quote you for your work.

Don't be forced into paying for anything before hunting around for the best price.

Keep in mind that you are paying for the service of Builders, Architects and Structural Engineers and the ball is in your court because it is you makes the final decision.

Martin Holmes.
Builders GB - London

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