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Retaining Wall Calculations

If your project involves changes in ground levels, garden landscaping, or basement construction, retaining wall design is essential to ensure stability and Building Control approval. At Beam Designs, we specialise in structural calculations for retaining walls, helping homeowners, builders, and architects deliver safe, practical, and long-lasting solutions.

Retaining Wall

What Are Retaining Wall Calculations?

Retaining walls are crucial when supporting soil at different levels, especially in sloped gardens, basement builds, or raised patios. Our retaining wall calculations ensure your structure is safe, stable, and fully compliant with Building Control regulations.

 

We design for:

  • Garden retaining walls

  • Driveways and boundary walls

  • Basement and below-ground structures

Retaining Wall Calculation Packs

If your project involves changes in ground levels, garden landscaping, or basement construction, retaining wall design is essential to ensure stability and Building Control approval.

Our calculations are suitable for:

  • Reinforced concrete retaining walls

  • Masonry retaining walls

  • Gravity and cantilever designs

Designed for Builders, Architects & Homeowners

Whether you're an architect designing a foundation system, a builder needing calculations for a retaining wall, or a homeowner managing a domestic project, Beam Designs is your go-to partner for concrete beam design.

We use advanced structural engineering software and provide clear, buildable solutions that integrate seamlessly into your project.

Single Beam Design

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£85

Two Beam Designs

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£150

Three Beam Designs

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£220

Loft Structural Calculations

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£550*

Home Renovation Structural Calcs

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£POA

Extension  Structural Calcs

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£POA

*Prices are for guidance only. Final cost depends on the scope of work, site size, and location.

Bespoke Steel, Timber & Concrete Beam Calculations For Building Control Approval

Residential Projects

Steel Beam Calculations

 

We provide accurate and fully compliant steel beam calculations to ensure your build is safe, efficient, and approved by Building Control.

 

Whether you're:

  • Supporting a new extension or loft conversion

  • Reinforcing openings for windows or doors

  • Installing steel beams for open-plan layouts

 

Our steel beam calculation services are tailored to your specific project, with precise, easy-to-follow designs for builders and architects.

Home Extension

Timber Beam Calculations

Timber is a popular, cost-effective choice for domestic construction, especially in loft conversions, roof structures, and internal alterations. At Beam Designs, we provide accurate and Building Control-approved timber beam calculations to ensure your project is structurally sound from the start.

 

Whether you’re:

  • Constructing timber floors or flat roof structures

  • Altering internal layouts with timber supports

  • Building a timber-framed extension

 

We deliver clear, engineer-backed timber calculations in PDF format, ready for submission to Building Control and easy for builders to follow on site.

 

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Concrete Beam Calculations

Concrete beams are often used where strength, durability, and fire resistance are essential—especially in new builds, basements, and multi-storey extensions. At Beam Designs, we provide accurate concrete beam calculations to ensure structural stability and full Building Control compliance.

 

Whether you're:

  • Constructing reinforced concrete floors or lintels

  • Supporting masonry or upper-storey loads

  • Designing bespoke concrete framing for new developments

 

We deliver clear, engineer-reviewed calculations in digital PDF format, suitable for Building Control submission and contractor use on site.

 

We deliver reliable solutions for residential developments, extensions, and internal alterations

Structural Calculations Suitable for Part A Building Regulation Submissions

Download Beam Design's sample structural calculations report suitable for building control

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Backed by over 40 years of structural engineering experience

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Team members enabling engineering across the UK

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Residential, commercial & industrial projects nationwide

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quick and easy online structural calculations service

What Our Clients Say

A Fair Price

Always helpful, punctual delivery of designs & at a fair price. A pleasure to be associated with Beam Designs.

Brooks Building Plans

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Helpful and Efficient

Beam Designs have been working on my projects for over 8 years, they are extremely helpful and efficient in finding cost effective structural solutions to my architectural projects.

Tony Angeletta Architect

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Cannot Fault their Service

I have worked with Beam Designs for a couple of years now and cannot fault their service. They are always happy to help and I look forward to working with them going forward.

Steven C.

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This is a very reliable & professional…

This is a very reliable & professional company with excellent service and very prompt in providing assistance !

L.Bin

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Beam Designs A+

I have used Beam Designs on many projects and on each time they have delivered both in quality and costs. They always happy to help with any queries. I would highly recommend.

Bobyas

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Professional & Knowledgeable

I couldn't be more happy with the service received from Beam Designs. From start to finish, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail.

Mr. J. Snitzer

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Practical, Cost-Effective

Finding a structural engineer who truly understands the needs of our community isn’t easy, but Beam Designs does exactly that. Their experience with local properties and commitment to delivering practical, cost-effective solutions makes them the go-to choice for structural desig

S. Oppenheimer

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Smooth & Stress-free

After researching several companies for our loft conversion project, we decided to go with Beam Designs, and we're so glad we did. Their expertise in structural engineering and their solutions made the entire process smooth and stress-free. 

M.Reece

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Incredibly Easy

Beam Designs made the experience of a loft conversion less stressful. They provided a design which ensured it was structurally sound and compliant with all regulations.

T.Syed

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Get Started with your Construction Project

Join the countless satisfied clients who have entrusted Beam Designs with their structural calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who are Beam Designs?
    Beam Designs is a low-cost, online structural calculations service. We are backed by structural engineers, supporting clients' projects across the UK. Our structural calculations are suitable for building control.
  • How do I start using Beam Designs services?
    To start using Beam Designs services, simply use our contact form to upload your project details. Alternatively, you can email our team at info@beam-designs.co.uk
  • How much does Beam Designs service cost?
    Beam Designs provides cost-effective structural calculations suitable for Building Regulation Submission. Prices start from £85.
  • How can I contact your team?
    Beam Designs is a web-based, online service. To contact a member of our team, please use the website contact form. Alternatively, email info@beam-designs.co.uk and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
  • How is your structural calculations service low cost?
    We are a web-based, online service. This allows us to keep our costs low and means that we can deliver a cost-effective service for our clients.
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