Structural Designs Limited is an independent structural engineering practice based in Guildford, Surrey. Run personally by Chris Smaller MEng CEng FIStructE MICE — a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers with over 40 years of experience.
When you need a structural engineer in Guildford, you want someone who knows the area, understands local building stock, and has the credentials to back it up. Structural Designs Limited has been providing structural engineering services to homeowners, architects and contractors in Guildford and across Surrey for over 40 years.
Unlike larger firms, every project is handled personally by Chris Smaller — a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers (FIStructE) and Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE). You get senior-level expertise on every job, regardless of size.
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If you're looking for a structural engineer in Guildford, we'd love to hear about your project. We offer free initial consultations and are always happy to advise — even if you're not sure yet what you need.
Request a Free ConsultationWe provide a full range of structural engineering services to homeowners, architects and contractors in Guildford and across Surrey.
Planning a single or double-storey extension to your Guildford home? We provide full structural engineering including steel beam design, foundation calculations and Building Control drawings.
Hip-to-gable, dormer or Velux loft conversions across Guildford and Surrey. We handle roof restructuring, ridge beam design and Party Wall matters with adjoining neighbours.
Removing a load-bearing wall or chimney breast in your Guildford property? We design the steel beam, temporary propping scheme and padstone details required for Building Control approval.
Structural calculations for Building Control submissions across Guildford, Surrey and the South East. Produced by a Chartered Engineer — CEng FIStructE MICE.
Advising Engineer services for Party Wall matters in Guildford and across Surrey. We provide structural advice and assessments to support Party Wall agreements with adjoining owners.
Full structural engineering service for new build residential and commercial projects in Guildford — from foundation design through to structural frame and Building Control approval.
Yes — Structural Designs Limited is based in Guildford, Surrey. We work on projects throughout Guildford, the wider Surrey area, London and the South East.
Fees vary depending on the scope of work. We offer free initial consultations to discuss your project and provide a clear, competitive fee proposal. Contact us to find out more.
Yes — a structural engineer is required for most loft conversions to design the new roof structure, ridge beam and any alterations to the existing structure. Building Control will require structural calculations and drawings.
If the wall is load-bearing, yes. A structural engineer will assess the wall, design the steel beam to carry the loads above, and provide the calculations and drawings needed for Building Control approval.
Turnaround times depend on the complexity of the project, but we aim to deliver structural calculations and drawings within 2–3 weeks of receiving all the information we need. We can discuss timescales at the outset.
Yes — all work is undertaken or reviewed by Chris Smaller MEng CEng FIStructE MICE, a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers with over 40 years of experience.
Based in Guildford, we regularly work on projects throughout the town and across the surrounding villages and towns in Surrey. If you're looking for a structural engineer near Guildford, we cover the following areas:
Get in touch for a free initial consultation. We're based in Guildford and happy to discuss your project — however large or small.