Business Details
Trusted Structural Engineering Services in Southampton
Simple Design Services has been delivering civil and structural engineering expertise for over 30 years. Our team of chartered civil engineers and structural professionals provides comprehensive consultancy services to architects, property developers, and domestic clients. We specialise in structural design calculations, building regulations compliance, and detailed structural surveys for new homes, extensions, and property alterations.Our services support clients from initial concept design through to project completion, ensuring technical precision and regulatory adherence. With a focus on southern England, we combine local market knowledge with nationwide best practices to deliver tailored solutions for residential and commercial projects.
Services
Structural Surveys
Home Extensions
New Homes
Loft Conversions
Structural Alterations
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in structural engineering consultancy
- Our team includes chartered civil and structural engineering professionals
- We provide comprehensive services from concept design to completion
- Specialists in structural surveys and building regulations compliance
- Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset and West Sussex areas
Services
Structural Surveys
Our comprehensive structural surveys assess property conditions for buyers and sellers. Chartered engineers conduct detailed inspections of load-bearing elements, identifying cracks, subsidence risks, and foundation issues. We provide actionable recommendations for repairs and improvements, ensuring safety and compliance with building regulations across southern England.
Home Extensions
We design structural solutions for residential extensions including rear, side, and single-storey additions. Our services cover planning applications, building regulations compliance, and detailed engineering calculations to ensure safe, value-adding expansions for homes in Hampshire and surrounding counties.
Structural Alterations
Specialist structural alterations include load-bearing wall removals and open-plan kitchen/dining conversions. We provide engineering calculations and compliance documentation to ensure safe modifications while maintaining structural integrity for properties across our service areas.
New Homes
Our consultancy supports new home construction projects with structural design calculations and building regulations compliance. We work with architects and developers to ensure technical precision and regulatory adherence for new residential developments across southern England.
Loft Conversions
We provide structural engineering solutions for loft conversions, including load calculations and building control approvals. Our services enable homeowners to maximise space efficiently while ensuring safety and compliance with current building standards in Hampshire and West Sussex.
People
Simon Heathorn
Chartered Civil Engineer
With over 30 years' experience in structural engineering, Simon provides expert consultancy for residential and commercial projects. He specialises in building regulations compliance and structural assessments.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide structural surveys, design calculations, building regulations compliance, and engineering consultancy for new homes, extensions, and property alterations.
Do you cover areas outside Hampshire?
Yes, we serve Berkshire, Dorset, and West Sussex in addition to our Hampshire base.
How long does a structural survey take?
Inspections typically take one hour, with detailed reports issued within a few days.
Can you help with building regulations compliance?
Yes, we provide full structural calculations and documentation for building control approvals.
Are your engineers chartered professionals?
All our structural surveys are conducted by experienced Chartered Civil Engineers.
What property types do you work with?
We handle residential properties including houses, bungalows, and listed buildings across southern England.
Reviews (5)
Sheryl Leaver
Dec 31, 2021
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We were very pleased with the services from Simon, and from Katie, we phoned after the project had been signed off for advice and Simon was very helpful.
Sean Harper
Dec 03, 2021
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Simon made the whole process for us really simple and easy from the moment he was recommended to us. Thank you for the work on our extension!
James Southwood
Nov 07, 2021
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Provided an excellent professional service. Simon produced our structual drawings within the timescale given to a very high quality. Would definately receommend them as a company.
Michael Mortimore
Oct 29, 2021
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Simple Design Services have handled a few projects for me and I have been satisfied with each one. Simon Heathorn is very thorough and produced the required calculations and plans after a site visit, often sooner than expected. He also always responds to any questions that I might have. I recommend Simple Design Services and will use again when the need arises.
Nobby Cole
Oct 22, 2021
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Plan's for extension sent to Simon and he did all the calculations for steels to remove load bearing walls always answered his phone and very helpful.
