Structural Calculations and Drawings for Chimney Breast Removal in London Terrace Flat – UK Building Regs Compliant
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I need a qualified structural engineer to provide detailed structural calculations and professional drawings for the removal of a chimney breast in my ground floor terrace flat in London (Zone 2, Victorian-era property). The chimney breast is on an internal wall and is likely load-bearing, supporting the upper and roof.
The goal is to open up the space safely, with appropriate structural support (e.g., RSJ steel beam, gallows brackets, or equivalent). These documents must be fully compliant with UK Building Regulations (Part A – Structure) for submission to my local council (Islington). The work is calculations and drawings only – no site visit or physical work required at this stage, but I can provide measurements, photos, and existing floor plans.
Specific Requirements:
Calculations: Detailed structural analysis including load assessments (dead loads, live loads, wind loads if applicable), beam sizing (e.g., RSJ or UC/UB sections), connection details, and any required foundations or padstones. Ensure compliance with BS EN 1993 (Eurocode 3) for steel design and other relevant standards. Include safety factors, deflection limits, and fire protection if needed.
Drawings: Professional CAD drawings (in PDF and DWG format) showing:
Existing layout with chimney breast dimensions (approx. 1m wide x 0.4m deep x 2.5m high – exact measurements to be provided).
Proposed removal plan with new support structure (e.g., beam spanning the opening, typically 3-4m).
Sections, elevations, and details of fixings/joints.
Annotations for building control approval, including material specs (e.g., grade S275 steel).
Compliance and Certification: Drawings and calcs must be stamped/signed by a chartered engineer (CEng, MIStructE, or equivalent) for building regs submission. Include any notes on party wall implications if the chimney is shared (I believe it is; party wall surveyor may be involved separately).
Inputs I'll Provide: Floor plans (PDF), photos of the chimney/area, measurements, and any relevant property details (e.g., floor joist directions, roof type). No site survey needed – remote work based on my inputs is fine.
Timeline: Need this completed within 7-10 days from project start.
Budget: Open to quotes. Please quote for the full package, including revisions if needed for regs feedback.
Freelancer Qualifications:
Proven experience with UK residential structural projects, especially chimney breast removals in terrace houses. Familiarity with London building control processes (e.g., via LABC or similar).
Portfolio examples of similar calcs/drawings.
UK-based or international with strong UK regs knowledge (e.g., via BS standards).
Quick response time and good communication.
Please include in your proposal:
Your quote (fixed price preferred).
Estimated turnaround time.
Relevant experience/samples.
Any questions for clarification.
Looking forward to your bids! This is for a straightforward ground-floor removal in a terrace flat – no full stack removal needed.
The goal is to open up the space safely, with appropriate structural support (e.g., RSJ steel beam, gallows brackets, or equivalent). These documents must be fully compliant with UK Building Regulations (Part A – Structure) for submission to my local council (Islington). The work is calculations and drawings only – no site visit or physical work required at this stage, but I can provide measurements, photos, and existing floor plans.
Specific Requirements:
Calculations: Detailed structural analysis including load assessments (dead loads, live loads, wind loads if applicable), beam sizing (e.g., RSJ or UC/UB sections), connection details, and any required foundations or padstones. Ensure compliance with BS EN 1993 (Eurocode 3) for steel design and other relevant standards. Include safety factors, deflection limits, and fire protection if needed.
Drawings: Professional CAD drawings (in PDF and DWG format) showing:
Existing layout with chimney breast dimensions (approx. 1m wide x 0.4m deep x 2.5m high – exact measurements to be provided).
Proposed removal plan with new support structure (e.g., beam spanning the opening, typically 3-4m).
Sections, elevations, and details of fixings/joints.
Annotations for building control approval, including material specs (e.g., grade S275 steel).
Compliance and Certification: Drawings and calcs must be stamped/signed by a chartered engineer (CEng, MIStructE, or equivalent) for building regs submission. Include any notes on party wall implications if the chimney is shared (I believe it is; party wall surveyor may be involved separately).
Inputs I'll Provide: Floor plans (PDF), photos of the chimney/area, measurements, and any relevant property details (e.g., floor joist directions, roof type). No site survey needed – remote work based on my inputs is fine.
Timeline: Need this completed within 7-10 days from project start.
Budget: Open to quotes. Please quote for the full package, including revisions if needed for regs feedback.
Freelancer Qualifications:
Proven experience with UK residential structural projects, especially chimney breast removals in terrace houses. Familiarity with London building control processes (e.g., via LABC or similar).
Portfolio examples of similar calcs/drawings.
UK-based or international with strong UK regs knowledge (e.g., via BS standards).
Quick response time and good communication.
Please include in your proposal:
Your quote (fixed price preferred).
Estimated turnaround time.
Relevant experience/samples.
Any questions for clarification.
Looking forward to your bids! This is for a straightforward ground-floor removal in a terrace flat – no full stack removal needed.