ENGINEERING APPRAISAL
Our engineering appraisal is conducted by a qualified structural engineer to provide an expert assessment of the integrity and safety of your proposed outbuilding, luxury retreat, garden room, or annexe.
The appraisal examines foundations, walls, beams, and other key elements to identify any weak points or areas of concern, as well as to advise on the next steps.
This appraisal provides essential information during the design phase. Addressing issues early ensures compliance with building regulations and helps avoid the costly risks associated with structural failures.
If you have concerns regarding an existing annexe, outbuilding, or leisure building, we can provide independent surveys and reports.
FOUNDATIONS
Loading Assessment
At ANX we offer comprehensive foundation loading assessments for outbuildings, annexes, mobile homes and luxury retreats. Our team evaluates the forces your building’s foundation must support, including the building’s weight, live loads, and environmental factors like wind or snow.
We assess soil and ground conditions to ensure your foundation can safely bear these loads, preventing risks like settling or shifting. This service ensures structural integrity, safety, compliance with building regulations, and long-term durability.
General Arrangement Drawings
We provide detailed foundation general arrangement drawings for various foundation types, including raft foundations, screw piles, and spread foundations (pads/strips). Our expert team designs layouts that ensure load distribution and structural integrity.
For sites near trees, we account for potential root influence on raft and spread foundations, using arboricultural reports and ground investigations. If unavailable, we assume worst-case soil conditions to guarantee stability. Our designs ensure your foundation is safe, compliant, and durable for the long term.
Elevated Sites
To unlock sites which have ground and topography challenges we can provide solutions such as retaining walls, cantilever foundations, steel post and connection design.
All solutions look at localised obstacles, the building’s position, building use, topography and the ground conditions.
We guarantee that each solution is carefully engineered to meet all safety standards and regulations giving you a reliable and long-lasting solution.
ENGINEERING
Structural Engineering Design
At ANX, we can provide structural engineering design services for all elements of your project. Our team designs safe, efficient, and compliant structures by calculating load-bearing capacities, selecting appropriate materials, and ensuring stability under various conditions.
Whether for timber frame annexes, steel frame outbuilding or SIPS built garden room, we create designs that meet your specific needs and U.K. building standards.
Structural Calculations
Bespoke lifting calculations for mobile homes, joist checks/lintels, timber frame wall loading assessments, and non-standard roof structure assessments.
We also offer bespoke building superstructure general arrangement drawings, ensuring every aspect of your build is structurally sound. Our services are designed to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency, delivering solutions that suit both standard and non-standard building requirements.
Surveys and Drainage
We offer professional measured surveys, for precise site data and accuracy. Our soakaway design and percolation tests provide effective drainage solutions for the sites ground conditions.
Additionally, we conduct CCTV surveys to assess underground drainage systems, identifying any issues that need attention. These services are essential for ensuring proper drainage, compliance with regulations, and the successful completion of the build.