30 structural engineers cover Melksham. 12 state chartered status on their website, 2 say they do mortgage or lender reports and 10 say they visit the property.
Businesses
Services, customer types and credentials are as the business describes them on its own website. Credentials marked "stated" have not yet been checked against the institution registers; how we check. Listings last refreshed 29 Sept 2026.
Stated on their website: CEng · Chartered Civil Engineer (MICE/FICE)
Homewise Engineering is an independent structural engineering consultancy based in Swindon, providing structural calculations, structural inspections and building control compliant designs for residential and property projects. The business serves homeowners, architects, builders and developers across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.
Beam calculations
Extensions
Loft conversions
Crack & defect reports
Mortgage / lender reports
Subsidence
Building regs drawings
Works for: Homeowners, Home buyers, Builders & architects, Developers
Peter Foster Engineering Ltd is a structural engineering consultancy based in Bristol, providing structural design and calculations for both domestic and commercial projects including house extensions, loft conversions, load-bearing wall removals, and new build schemes.
Beam calculations
Extensions
Loft conversions
Crack & defect reports
Building regs drawings
Commercial
Works for: Homeowners, Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses
SJF Structural & Civil Engineering is a sole-trader structural engineering consultancy based in Sutton Benger, Chippenham, focusing on domestic and residential projects including beam calculations, extensions, loft conversions, foundations and retaining walls. The business conducts site visits and prepares structural calculations and reports for Building Control submission.
Dunford Structural Engineering Limited, based in Bath, provides structural engineering design, reports and consultancy for residential and commercial clients. Services include new-build design, extensions, loft conversions, and structural inspection reports.
Extensions
Loft conversions
Crack & defect reports
Building regs drawings
Commercial
Works for: Homeowners, Home buyers, Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses
E&M West is a structural engineering practice based in Bath, established in 2009, offering a wide range of structural engineering services with a specialism in sustainable construction technologies, timber frame design, and the appraisal of existing structures.
Crack & defect reports
Extensions
Loft conversions
Basements
Building regs drawings
Commercial
Civil
Works for: Homeowners, Landlords, Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses
Swan Structures is a civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Marshfield offering structural engineering design, condition surveys, civil and drainage engineering, and temporary works design across domestic and commercial sectors. The firm states that engineers visit site to understand client requirements before undertaking work.
Loft conversions
Extensions
Crack & defect reports
Commercial
Building regs drawings
Civil
Works for: Homeowners, Builders & architects, Businesses
AWA Consulting Engineers is a structural, civil and marine engineering consultancy based in Bath and Romsey, with over 30 years' experience delivering design, surveys and consultancy across residential, commercial, industrial, heritage and marine projects.
Extensions
Crack & defect reports
Commercial
Civil
Building regs drawings
Works for: Homeowners, Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses
Fold Consulting Engineers Limited is a structural engineering practice based in Bath, offering bespoke structural design services with particular expertise in timber and historic structures. The team works collaboratively with architects and specialist suppliers on a range of projects including residential and civic buildings.
Extensions
Loft conversions
Commercial
Basements
Works for: Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses
Rymer Design & Detailing is a structural engineering practice based in Corsham, Wiltshire, established in 2009. The business offers structural designs, foundation designs, structural drawings, and structural surveys across the residential and commercial sectors.
Extensions
Crack & defect reports
Building regs drawings
Commercial
Works for: Homeowners, Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses
Splinter Structures Ltd is a structural engineering consultancy based in Frome, Somerset, offering structural design for new and existing structures and structural surveys. The firm has experience across a range of project types and materials, with a particular focus on timber.
Extensions
Crack & defect reports
Works for: Homeowners, Home buyers, Builders & architects
White & Lloyd Ltd is a construction consultancy based in Bath and St Albans offering structural engineering, quantity surveying, building surveying, and party wall surveying services. The firm works with homeowners and industry professionals on residential and commercial construction projects.
Beam calculations
Extensions
Party wall work
Building regs drawings
Commercial
Works for: Homeowners, Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses
Mike Evans Structural Engineering is a sole-practitioner structural engineering firm based in Bath, covering Somerset, specialising in domestic projects including steel, concrete, timber and masonry design. The engineer advises on Building Regulation requirements and Party Wall issues.
Mark Lovell Design Engineers is a structural and civil engineering practice based in Devizes, Wiltshire, offering services including structural calculations, building regulations applications, party wall surveys, drainage design, and structural surveys. Projects range from domestic single-off calculations to multi-million pound commercial and infrastructure developments.
Beam calculations
Crack & defect reports
Extensions
Loft conversions
Party wall work
Basements
Building regs drawings
Commercial
Civil
Works for: Homeowners, Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses
OCS Civil and Structural Engineers is an independent consultancy based in Frome, Somerset, providing civil and structural engineering design services to residential and commercial clients across the south of the UK. Services include structural engineering, civil engineering, and building inspection and defect assessments.
Beam calculations
Extensions
Loft conversions
Crack & defect reports
Building regs drawings
Commercial
Civil
Works for: Homeowners, Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses
Goss & Parker Structural is a structural engineering consultancy based in central Bristol, established in 2017, serving homeowners, architects and contractors on domestic, residential and small commercial projects including alterations, extensions, loft conversions and new builds.
Extensions
Loft conversions
Crack & defect reports
Commercial
Building regs drawings
Works for: Homeowners, Builders & architects, Businesses
GDL Consulting is a small structural and civil engineering consultancy based in Bradford on Avon, offering calculations for building control, design sketches and drawings, and structural inspection services. The firm focuses on smaller projects and serves clients across the Bath, Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge and Yeovil areas.
Malishev Engineers Ltd is a structural engineering practice based in Bath, operating in the UK and internationally since 2004. The firm specialises in creative structural and glass engineering, including residential construction, façade engineering, basement design, and structural glass design.
Extensions
Loft conversions
Basements
Commercial
Works for: Homeowners, Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses
Precisian is a structural and civil engineering consultancy based in Bath, set up in 2017, offering structural engineering, structural surveys and assessments, civil engineering, facade engineering, and underground drainage design for building projects across a range of sectors.
Crack & defect reports
Extensions
Civil
Basements
Works for: Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses
The Structural Survey Company provides specialist structural surveys and party wall services to homeowners and home buyers, operating across Bristol, Bath and the South-West of England and Wales.
The Structure Studio Ltd is a structural engineering firm with offices in London, Bath and the Midlands, providing structural engineering design, structural surveys and reports, party wall surveying, and contractor design services. They work on residential and commercial projects, serving contractors, developers, architects and homeowners.
Crack & defect reports
Extensions
Party wall work
Building regs drawings
Commercial
Works for: Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses, Homeowners
Clegg is a structural and civil engineering practice based in Trowbridge, providing structural and civil engineering design, analysis, reporting and project management across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and heritage throughout the UK.
Crack & defect reports
Commercial
Civil
Building regs drawings
Works for: Builders & architects, Developers, Businesses
Integral Engineering Design are structural and civil engineers founded in 1999, with offices in Bath, London and Leeds, working on a variety of projects throughout the UK including new buildings, heritage reuse, residential, education, and workplace schemes.
Extensions
Commercial
Civil
Basements
Works for: Developers, Businesses, Builders & architects
Mann Williams are consulting structural and civil engineers founded in 1986, with offices in Bath and Cardiff. They work across new build and conservation projects throughout the UK and Europe, covering a wide range of sectors in the built environment.
Extensions
Commercial
Civil
Building regs drawings
Works for: Developers, Builders & architects, Businesses
Ramboll is a globally leading engineering and consultancy company with 1,800 experts in the UK and Ireland, offering engineering design, environmental services, and management consulting. The firm has offices across the UK and Ireland and is known for major projects including Tate Modern's extension and the Queensferry Crossing.
Extensions
Commercial
Civil
Basements
Works for: Businesses, Developers, Builders & architects, Homeowners
Ramboll is a globally leading engineering and consultancy company with 1,800 experts across the UK and Ireland, offering engineering, design, environmental and management consulting services. The firm has offices across multiple UK cities and Ireland, and is known for major projects such as Tate Modern's extension and Scotland's Queensferry Crossing.
Works for: Businesses, Developers, Builders & architects, Businesses
Structural Engineer Finder lists 30 firms covering Melksham. Of these, 21 say they handle extension design, 18 offer structural inspection reports, 11 cover loft conversions and 8 provide beam calculations. Twelve firms state they hold chartered status, and 10 say they visit the property. Nineteen say they work with homeowners, 24 with builders and architects, and 4 say they work with home buyers.
Building Regulations for most projects in Melksham are handled by Wiltshire Council's building control team. For work that is not higher-risk, you can also use a private registered building control approver, who must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator. To apply, contact Wiltshire Council's building control team directly or submit an application through the Planning Portal at wiltshire.gov.uk.
Common questions
Do I need a structural engineer to remove a load-bearing wall in Melksham?
The Planning Portal advises that a structural engineer or surveyor can determine whether a wall is load-bearing and design a suitable beam for the loads involved. It recommends speaking to one before starting any work. Removing a load-bearing wall usually requires building control approval, though it is building control that decides what is needed in each case. Getting professional input early helps avoid delays or unsafe work.
How do I apply for building control approval in Melksham?
You can apply by contacting Wiltshire Council's building control team or through the Planning Portal. There are two main routes: full plans, where a decision is expected within five weeks (or two months with your consent), is the most thorough option. A building notice suits smaller projects, work can start two days after submission, and there is no formal approval of plans. For work that is not higher-risk, a private registered building control approver is also an option.
How do I check a structural engineer in Melksham is chartered?
You can use the Engineering Council's RegCheck tool to confirm whether an engineer's CEng or IEng registration is currently active. The IStructE and ICE also publish member directories you can search. Of the 30 firms listed on Structural Engineer Finder covering Melksham, 12 state they hold chartered status on their own websites, though these claims have not been independently verified.
Do I need to tell my neighbours before structural work on a shared wall?
Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you must give your neighbour notice before carrying out work on a party wall. Notice must be given at least two months before the planned start date. For a new wall on the boundary line or excavation near a neighbour's building, at least one month's notice is required. Giving notice in good time helps avoid disputes and potential legal complications once work begins.