Structural Engineers for homeowners

SWJ Consulting are structural engineers based in Witney, Oxford who work with homeowners.

If you live within a 25-mile radius from Oxford we will be able to help with a wide range of issues including extensions, renovations, basements, and surveys.

We have a wealth of information on our website to help you understand why you might need a structural engineer, how we work with architects and contractors and why it’s never too early to speak to us about your project.

Why call a structural engineer?

There are lots of reasons why homeowners need a structural engineer, extensions and renovations, cracks in your walls, problems with your foundations, damage assessments, reports for insurance or buying or selling a home, or a completely new build.

Sometimes your architect may consult a structural engineer on your behalf, but it is important to understand the difference between what an architect does, designing the look of your home or extension and what a structural engineer does, ensuring the feasibility, safety, stability, and longevity of that design and its build.

We have done all we can to help you find the answers you need so you will confident in picking up the phone and calling us; from what structural engineers do to planning a swimming pool in your garden. We hope this website will help you find the answers you need and give you advice to move forward.

Areas we can help homeowners with

Extensions and Conversions

Find out what’s feasible before paying for an architect’s design

Listed Buildings

The extra considerations required to repair, convert or extend a listed building

Basements

Understand the ground conditions and the best method of construction

Swimming Pools

What is the best solution for your pool and its equipment

Self Builds

Early engagement will time and money on foundations and designs

Solar Panels

What is possible for your existing roof structure

Site visits, investigations and reports

Why would you need a site visit or investigation and how much will it cost?

Concerning Cracks

Read our blog on possible causes and when to contact us

About SWJ Consulting

SWJ Consulting are a team of award-winning structural engineers with offices in Witney, Oxford and Southampton. We are led by three directors and comprise senior structural engineers, graduate engineers and technicians that support us. If you live in a 25 mile radius of our office in Oxfordshire and have a concern about your home or a project you have a question about then give us a call.

Our ethos is one of transparency and practicality. We all have families, appreciate the value of people’s income and their concern, as well as confusion, when it comes to the buildings, structural engineers, architects, site investigations etc..

We will do all we can to explain your options to you and find the most efficient solution for you. If you can trust the process, where we gather all the information we need before proceeding we will be able to save you time, money and heart ache in the long term.

Most frequently asked questions

Do I need a structural engineer?

What’s the difference between an architect and structural engineer?

What to do if you have a crack in your wall

How much will it cost to have a structural engineer come to my home?

What is building control and how does it fit in the process

What our guarantees mean to homeowners

Investigation

We will complete all the practical investigations needed to find the most efficient solution. This sometime means spending budget on surveys to determine what is really required rather than working with, more expensive, worst-case scenarios.

Innovation

Although we are smaller than some other consultancies, we are ahead of the curve in using virtual design and construction technology. This enables us to work more effectively with architects and quickly test solutions to find the right way forward.

Communication

In any project clear communication is key, and this goes hand-in-hand with transparency. We will ensure our clients and the other contractors we work with a clearly communicated with to help effectively manage and changes or challenges. All we ask is the same in return.

Delivery

It is important to manage your expectations through accountability, reliability, and clear pricing. We don’t charge a minimal fee only to add hidden costs. Our comprehensive quote will include all you need for the project. Working with us should make the whole process smoother for you.

Accreditation

Our directors and team not only have the relevant qualifications and accreditations but our collective experience, dedication to continual learning, experience and expertise means we find solutions that other engineers might not even consider.

Contact us

You can call us on 01993 225085, email mail@swjconsulting.co.uk or complete the enquiry form and we will get back to you as soon as we can.