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Structural Drawings

SCL Design provides a wide range of architectural drawing and planning permission services tailored to meet the specific needs of your home improvement projects. Whether you’re expanding your living space or creating an entirely new structure, our expert team ensures that your plans are designed for success.

Rear Extensions
Rear extensions are a popular way to add space to your home, whether for a larger kitchen, dining area, or additional living space. Our structural drawings for rear extensions focus on maintaining the stability of the existing structure while ensuring that the new extension is safe and fully compliant with building regulations. We consider factors such as load-bearing walls, beams, and foundations to provide a design that supports your vision.
Double Storey Side Extension
A double-storey side extension offers significant additional space, often used to add bedrooms or extend existing living areas. Our structural engineers provide detailed drawings that account for both the lower and upper floors, ensuring that the structure is robust enough to support the additional load. We also ensure that your extension integrates seamlessly with the existing building.
Loft Conversion
Loft conversions are a fantastic way to maximise the use of space in your home. Our structural drawings for loft conversions include details of any structural alterations needed to accommodate the conversion, such as adding dormer windows, reinforcing the existing roof structure, and ensuring that the floor can bear the necessary load. We work closely with you to ensure that your loft conversion is both safe and functional.
New Build
When constructing a new building, the structural design is crucial to the integrity of the entire project. Our new build structural drawings include comprehensive details about the building’s foundations, load-bearing structures, roof design, and materials. We ensure that the designs comply with local building regulations and meet the highest standards for safety and efficiency.
Pile Foundation
The foundation of any building is one of the most critical elements of the structural design. Pile foundations are used in areas with poor soil conditions where traditional foundations may not be suitable. Our pile foundation designs ensure that the building is supported by deep foundations that reach stable soil layers.
Raft Foundation
One of the most vital parts of the structural design of any building is the foundation. A raft foundation is ideal for buildings that need to distribute loads evenly across a large area. This is particularly useful for sites with weak or unstable ground. We provide detailed raft foundation designs to ensure your building remains structurally sound.
Foundation Near Trees as per NHBC 4.2
Building near trees requires special consideration, as tree roots can affect the stability of foundations. Our designs comply with NHBC 4.2 guidelines, ensuring that your foundations are safe and appropriate for the surrounding environment.
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are used to hold back soil in areas with significant changes in elevation. Our structural drawings for retaining walls ensure that they are designed to withstand the pressure from the soil and any additional loads they may support.
How it works

Our Process

We follow a streamlined process to ensure that your structural drawing project is completed efficiently and to the highest standards.

Enquire

The first step is to get in touch with us regarding your project. Whether it’s a rear extension, loft conversion, or new build, we’ll gather initial details about your requirements and start the process.
approx. 2 hours

Planning Research

Once we have the project details, our team conducts in-depth planning research. This research includes reviewing local building regulations, assessing site conditions, and identifying any potential challenges that may arise during the design and construction process.
approx. ½ hour

Phone Consultation

After completing the research, we arrange a 30-minute phone consultation to discuss the findings and outline the next steps. This is your opportunity to ask any questions and get expert advice on how to move forward with your project.

Appraisal Report

Based on the research and consultation, we provide you with a comprehensive planning appraisal report. This report details the feasibility of your project, outlines any planning considerations, and provides a clear path forward to obtain the necessary approvals and begin construction.
What makes scl Design

Experts in Structural Drawings

SCL Design has a wealth of experience in providing thousands of structural drawings for various types of projects.

Our team of highly experienced personnel is well-versed in handling complex structural requirements while complying with local building regulations. We have the expertise to navigate the planning process with different local authorities, ensuring that your project meets all necessary standards for approval and construction.

We Cover

At SCL Design, our structural drawing services cover a wide range of projects, including:

Rear Extensions

Comprehensive structural designs for expanding your living space.

Double Storey Side Extensions

Detailed drawings for safely adding an extra storey to your property.

Loft Conversions

Designs that ensure your loft conversion is safe and fully compliant with building regulations.

New Builds

Complete structural designs for new construction projects, ensuring stability and longevity.

Foundation Designs

Specialised foundation solutions, including pile foundations, raft foundations, and foundations near trees, as well as retaining wall designs.

Feel free to get in touch with SCL Design for any structural drawing or planning permission enquiries. Our expert team is ready to provide you with a FREE, no-obligation consultation to discuss your project and offer professional advice on how to move forward.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes, structural drawings are essential to ensure that the new extension is safe, stable, and complies with building regulations.

    Pile foundations are deep foundations used when the ground conditions are poor and cannot support traditional shallow foundations. They transfer the building’s load to deeper, more stable soil.

    Retaining walls are required if your property has significant elevation changes, and soil needs to be held back to prevent erosion or collapse.

    The time frame depends on the complexity of the project, but we typically deliver structural drawings within a few weeks.

    Yes, we provide a full range of services, including both structural designs and planning applications.

    Most loft conversions fall under permitted development, but if your plans significantly alter the exterior of your home, planning permission may be required.

    A raft foundation is a large concrete slab that supports the building by spreading the load across a wide area. It is typically used when the ground is too weak to support traditional strip foundations.

    Yes, we specialise in foundation designs near trees, ensuring compliance with NHBC 4.2 standards to protect both the building and the trees.

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