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Welcome to the Structural Calculations Blog by Calcs-Online
Plain explanations of structural calculations: when you need them, what they cover, and how building control reads them.
Latest articles
- Your Complete Guide to Structural Calculations
- Load Bearing Wall Removal Guide
Choosing the Right Structural Package
Can I do my own structural calculations?
Structural Calculations for Building Regulations?
Structural Calculations for Loft Conversions
Find a Qualified Structural Engineer in Kent
How Much Value Does a Loft Conversion Add to Your Home?
How to Make Your Home Renovation Eco-Friendly with Structural Changes
Older articles
- Can I Remove a Chimney Breast Without Planning Permission? 25 Oct 2024
- How to Get Building Regulations Approval for Home Renovations 23 Oct 2024
- Understanding Structural Calculations: What You Need to Know 22 Oct 2024
- What Are Structural Calculations and Why Are They Important? 21 Oct 2024
- What Do Structural Calculations Include? 24 Sep 2024
- Who Does Structural Drawings and Calculations? 23 Sep 2024
- How Do I Get Drawings for Building Regulations Approval? 22 Sep 2024
- Structural Calculations vs. Architectural Drawings: What’s the Difference? 21 Sep 2024
- What Is Included in a Structural Drawing Package? 20 Sep 2024
- How Much Do Structural Calculations Cost? 19 Sep 2024
- What Are Structural Calculations for Beams? 18 Sep 2024
- Do I Need Structural Drawings for a Loft Conversion? 17 Sep 2024
- Where Can I Get Structural Drawings for a Home Renovation? 17 Sep 2024
- Can I Design My Own Steel Beam Layout? 10 Sep 2024
- Choosing the Right Home Extension: Types, Feasibility & More 10 Sep 2024
- Can I knock down my wall? 2 Sep 2024
- Labour’s Proposed Roof Extension Rules: What Homeowners Might Have in Store 22 Aug 2024
- Do I need these add ons? 30 Jul 2024
- Planning Drawings Structure Design: Save up to 15%! 9 Apr 2024
- Traditionalist Trevor 27 Nov 2023
- Innovate UK Grant Award 10 Jan 2023
- 1000 Projects for 2022 19 Sep 2022
- 10 Years Providing Structural Calculations 29 May 2022
- Technology in Structural Calculations 1 Feb 2022
- COVID-19 Update 29 Apr 2020
- Head Office Move 14 Dec 2016
Project write-ups are on the success stories page.
Why structural calculations matter
Every structural change to a home, from a beam over a new opening to a full extension, has to show building control that it can carry its loads. The articles here explain how that works in plain words, so you know what to expect before you ask for a price.
What you will find
- Guides: when calculations are needed and what they include.
- Building regulations: how approval works and who does what.
- Project write-ups: real jobs and the structural questions they raised.
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