Structural Engineer’s Reports

Whether you are a home owner, buying a property, re-mortgaging, are a commercial property owner, a Managing Agent, Loss Adjuster or Building Insurer, we can undertake an inspection of any structure and provide a Structural Engineers Report.

Do you have cracking to your property, which is causing concern? We can inspect and report on such cracking and provide advice on how to deal with any underlying problems.

All inspections and reports are carried out by a highly experienced Chartered Structural Engineer.

Paul Grinyer Associates Ltd will provide a fast turn around on such reports, particularly for property purchase surveys.

Party Wall Surveying Services &

The Party Wall etc Act 1996

No matter whether you are a Building Owner or Adjoining Owner, Paul Grinyer Associates Ltd can provide Party Wall Surveying advice to you.

We have vast experience in dealing with The Party Wall etc Act 1996 and as Structural Engineers we really understand the potentially major issues that can cause damage to building structures.

Are you planning a loft conversion or extension, is your neighbour planning the same? Often such works fall under The Party Wall etc Act 1996 and require certain procedures to be followed before such works can commence.

For a free telephone consultation to discuss your project or a project a neighbour is planning, just give us a call or email us and we will get in touch.

Click here for a copy of The Party Wall etc Act 1996 - Explained

Insurance Claims - Storm damage, Flooding,Fire damage, subsidence, escape of water.

Has your building suffered Storm Damage, been affected by a fire, vehicle impact or flooding, which has resulted in a Building Insurance Claim? Are you a Loss Adjuster or Insurer looking for an experienced professional to help deal with a Building Insurance Claim?

Paul Grinyer Associates Ltd can assist. We have many years of experience in dealing with such damage to homes and and building structures. We understand how difficult and stressful such events are.

We assist by taking control of the project for you, working with your insurance company or Loss Adjusters to ensure your Home or Building is properly repaired and returned to its former glory, doing so in the shortest time possible and with the least amount of stress to you.

There is simply nothing more rewarding to us than handing your property back to you in a fully refurbished and repaired condition.

Structural Calculations, drawings and Details

Paul Grinyer Associates Ltd provide Structural Engineering Calculations, drawings and details for all types of building projects. Using the latest design software to provide fast and efficient designs, we provide Structural Calculations for Loft Conversions, Extensions, New Build Houses, Building Refurbishments and Alterations to various types of Domestic and Commercial buildings, Chimney Breast Removal and load bearing wall removals.

Structural Alterations can significantly enhance your property and help you get the most out of home and we will work closely with you to make your aspirations a reality and provide the best, most cost efficient solutions.

If you are planning alterations to your home we would love to get involved at an early stage, meeting with you to discuss your proposals, inspecting the existing structure and providing structural calculations for Building Regulations submission and for your Contractor to work from.

Building Defect Investigation

We can investigate the many and varied defects that can occur to building structures, whether that be a potential subsidence problem, defects to existing structural elements or even water penetration. Whatever the building defect we can help.

We will carry out an initial inspection to determine the likely causes of the defects present and then advise on the extent of intrusive investigations. We can assist in finding Building Contractors to undertake the investigative work and can instruct them on your behalf, to undertake the necessary works.

We then visit to inspect the areas of the building exposed and can then provide a detailed report on the problems, advising on the most appropriate course of remedial action. This can include providing drawings details and specifications for repair.

With subsidence investigation problems it will often lead to your Building Insurers becoming involved. We can work directly with them to ensure your property is properly repaired and to take some of the stress and strain of such problems away from you, as the home owner.

Structural Appraisals for Solar Panel Installations or Over roofing

Whether you run a theater, recording studio, or an eCommerce website, all businesses need to minimize their legal liability and risk. Our lawyers will assess the structure of your operation, such as its physical or digital space, the types of products you sell, who your consumers are, what type of company you have filed under (LLC, Inc, etc.), and so on.

From there, we will tailor the right risk plan, complete with permit applications, insurance policies, and more, so you can worry less about liabilities and concentrate on growing your business.

Contract Administration

If you are planning a larger building project, perhaps a new build house, large extension or full refurbishment, Paul Grinyer Associates Ltd can help, beyond just providing Structural Engineering services and advice.

With significant experience in Contract Administration, Paul Grinyer Associates Ltd can help you ensure your project is completed in a timely manner and in budget, whilst taking some of the stress of undertaking such projects away from you, the client.

We will provide all necessary structural engineering calculations, drawing and details, often working with your Architects or Building Surveyors. From there we prepare a Schedule of Works for the project and obtain Competitive Tender prices from experienced local building contractors. Once a contractor has been selected we can instruct them on your behalf and continue on to the construction phase of the project.

During the construction phase Paul Grinyer Associates Ltd will liaise with the client, contractors, Architects or Building Surveyors, Building Control, etc to ensure the project runs smoothly, whilst monitoring progress and costs to reduce delays and deal with any difficulties that inevitably arise, proactively dealing with them before they become problems.

We will review the general workmanship to ensure it is completed to the highest standards and ensure any defects or snagging items are dealt with prior to completion.

On completion we will provide any necessary Practical or Structural Certificates for the project, as may be required.

Services to Managing Agents

Using our expert knowledge of Building Structures and Construction Paul Grinyer Associates Ltd will work closely with Managing Agents of residential blocks of flats and the like to inspect, diagnose and provide advise on resolving building defects, including structural defects, damp and water penetration, general repairs, maintenance and capital works.

We can provide expert structural advice and Contract Administration services to assist Managing Agents in resolving all types of Building Defects.

Following defect investigation and diagnosis we will help obtain Competitive Tender prices from building contractors based on a Schedule of Works which we produce, in order for you to comply with the requirements of Section 20 or the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.

we can prepare long term building repair and maintenance plans, obtain costings to assist with budget planning and capital works expenditure.