The following sections detail the range of services we can offer to domestic and commercial clients across Cumbria and the North of England.
Structural Engineering
We provide a range of inspections and surveys associated with structures, with particular knowledge on historic and older buildings in Cumbria. Our services include :
- Barn Surveys to support planning applications
- Remedial works inspections
- Structural defect surveys for property sales and purchases
Our structural design capabilities range from a single beam design to remove an internal wall, to large complex steelframes.
We provide designs in timber, masonry, reinforced concrete and steelwork. We pride ourselves in efficient design with a focus on providing clear and consise drawings to build from.
We can provide Level 2 information associated with the structural design of projects in a Building Information Modelling environment [BIM].
We use the latest Autodesk software including Revit, Advanced Steel and ROBOT for the design and detailing of complex structures alongside Contractors, Fabricators, Architects and M&E Engineers.
Civil Engineering
- Asset inspection surveys
- Bridge and Culvert Inspections
- Concrete Inspection and Testing
- Road alignment design
- Temporary Works
- Material Takeoffs
- Inspections and snagging
- Insitu Testing
- S278 Record Keeping
Drainage
We provide drainage services during the planning and consenting stage of projects in Cumbria, this includes :
- Flood Risk Assessments
- Preliminary Drainage Studies
- Drainage Strategies
- Site Testing and surveys [Incl percolation tests]
Detailed drainage design allows for the development of detailed drawings, calculations and specifications for proposed drainage works.
- Detailed Hydraulic Modelling
- Manhole and Pipe Scheduling
- S104/S106 Applications for Sewer Connections and Adoptions
- Pumping Station Design
- Foul Drainage Treatment
The current legislation in England and Scotland is a complex issue associated with the management of drainage system servicing both foul and surface water systems. We provide support and undertake :
- Inspection of existing systems for property sales
- On site testing for soil percolation and discharge licenses
- Remedial works scheduling and supervision
- Continued monitoring and supervision of operational plants
The recent introduction by Natural England to ensure Nutrient Neutrality across a number of river catchments in Cumbria, we can navigate this complex area with a range of support services. The issue affects both utility connected developments and rural sites which increase overnight accomodation, tourism, or agricultural stock levels.
We provide support and undertake :
- Initial appraisal for small and medium sites
- Detailed assessment and calculations to support planning applications
- Design of mitigation measures
Geotechnical Investigation and Design
We provide a range of fieldwork services associated with ground conditions, geotechnical conditions and contaminated land.
- Machine dug trial pitting
-Detailed geotechnical investigation design and supervision
- Insitu testing associated with soil infiltration
-Insitu CBR Testing
-WAC and Chemical Testing
We undertake detailed geotechical designs for structures including :
- Foundations
-Retaining Structures
-Temporary works platforms
-Slopes and rock cuttings
We can provide ongoing monitoring and technical performance assessments on geotechnical assets, these include :
-Borrow pit and quarry stability
-Temporary works assessments
-Site Testing
Project Management