For all your home improvement building projects, you need to consider a structural engineer.
I’ll show you 6 different structural projects I’ve carried out, from demolition through to a new steel beam, splice, beams, flitch beams, attic extension timber structure, required, house extension foundations and steel work, forming a new opening for a window in an external wall, and a whole load of other applications.
I’ll show you how much you should expect to pay, and why you must use a structural engineer for all your building work in your home improvement projects.
For a link to my spreadsheet, showing how fees are calculated, go to….
www.buildbetterthings.com/resources
You can download a whole load of other things in my resources which I’m adding to each week, to help you with your diy home improvement and building projects.
0:00 why you need a structural engineer
0:38 when you don't need a structural engineer
0:44 building warrant and why you need it
1:30 understanding structural engineer's drawings
2:33 marking up drawings makes it easier
3:31 splice beam solution
4:21 why designs are over-structured
5:07 6 examples of structural engineer design and fees
6:39 how to calculate structural engineer fee for your project
7:53 consequences of not using a structural engineer
