Putting in steels without a structural engineer

Question

Can a competent builder or building team put in a steel support without the need for a structural engineer?

Wayne · Accepted Answer

Building control will want a structural engineer to provide drawings , calculations and design. its not just the steel its also the padstones sizes. He will back his design with his indemnity insurance . So you will need a structural engineer depending on the complexity of the works depends on his costs. Allow £400-1200 for a domestic project

Kevin · Answer

You will need the structural calculations for the size of steel and pad stones also if the walls have adequate  foundations  for point load

Janos · Answer

We can do it if You as a customer take 100% responsibility.

Lewis · Answer

When putting in rsj’s that are structural I would always. Consult with a structural engineer to do the calculations on beam size and method. They have the expertise and Insurances that are needed.

John · Answer

An experienced builder can put steelwork in but to satisfy building control or private surveyor you would still need a structural engineer to do the calculations and submit them. ( Size of steels, padstones etc.)

James · Answer

Only a fool would put in a steel beam without any calculations from a structural engineer every job is different , Any thing happened to the house your insurance  wouldn't pay out

Victor · Answer

A competent person will assess the job and if needed would ask a structural engineer for further advice , you don't need a structural engineer unless you want the correct paperwork for the building inspector , but the work can be done to correct regulations by firms like ourselves. Always remember if selling your house in years to  come,a prospective buyer may want to see the paperwork

Daniel · Answer

If they know how to do the calculations then yes 

I always allow for a bigger beam than usual myself 

* The question you should be asking is what size beam is required 

* Measurement of length and height of wall above the steel 

* And having a general idea of how much roof area/ weight is bearing down onto that wall and type of roof tile 

This knowledge comes with years of experience and good old know how to install I've been in renovations for twenty three years

Mark · Answer

Try finding a Builder with Professional Indemnity insurance?

Lee · Answer

As long as they know what they are doing it’s fine,the only issue you have is,if  don’t go through building control it will void your house insurance which in my opinion I wouldn’t take this risk.

It’s worth having structural calculations and drawings and doing things the right way god for bid something went wrong you would be covered.

And remember old building,houses are not like modern day your find footing are so shallow they might not be able to support the weight and might need to have pad stones fitted to support the steels.

Owen · Answer

We wouldn't be able to install any steelwork without the correct calculations from an engineer.

Garry · Answer

Yes you can but building control will not sign the work off without structural calculations never worth the risk .

Russell · Answer

If you are simply replacing a lintel then yes with no problem, if you are inserting a steel to a load bearing wall then a structural engineer would be required, building control would also have to be notified.

Shaminder · Answer

It’s not recommended and you cannot do without structural engineer calculations about the steel size according to load bearing

Putting in steels without a structural engineer

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