We specialise in Industrial, Commercial & retail building inspections, reports and design services.

Our commercial & Industrial structural inspections and reports are carried out by experienced professionally qualified Chartered Structural Engineers who are members of the Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE) and Engineering Council.

Our Services Include -
Structural Engineer Inspection and reports.
Specific Defect Inspections & Reports.
Dilapidation Surveys.
Maintenance Inspections and Condition reports.
Feasibility studies for future renovations or alterations.
Undertaking site inspection work during construction.
Full Structural Design and Consultancy Services.

Commercial & Industrial Buildings - Structural Inspections, Reports & Design Services

PKD Consulting Engineers Ltd has extensive knowledge in the field of Industrial, Commercial and Public Sector buildings.

Our recent projects include:

		Manchester University		Structural Engineer reports.
		Waste Recycling IVC facilities		Condition reports, test monitoring & regular maintenance inspections.
		Grade 1 listed building refurbishment		Structural design and strengthening works
		Commercial & retail premises		Structural feasibility assessment and design for change of use.
		Industrial warehouse		Modifications to structure and installing a new warehouse slab.
		Public and HMCS premises		Structural modifications & design.

Our structural inspection comprises of a site visit to ascertain the structural adequacy of the building or structure. The prepared Structural report clearly outlines our findings and where required, recommends appropriate remedial measures. The visual inspection is carried out at each floor level, or any accessible gantry point. Additionally our engineers can accompanying a cherry picker operator for high level inspections. Where construction plans and details are available, these can also be assessed as part of the overall inspection process. Further more intrusive investigations can also be carried out, where deemed necessary.

Design feasibility assessments and reports for future renovations or alterations.

Where alterations or refurbishment's are proposed involving -
Removing loadbearing elements.
Change of building use.
Installing or repositioning heavy plant.

Our feasibility report service includes a visual inspection of a property to determine the viability of proposed structural alterations. The report will suggest if the proposed alterations are feasible and make general structural recommendations on how this can be achieved. The report will also highlight any structural concerns that need to be considered when undertaking the alterations.

Following issue of our report, we can also provide the full structural calculation design service appropriate to your needs.

Dilapidation Reports & Inspections for clients & contractors

When carrying out extensive construction work near neighbouring properties, clients are liable for any damage caused due to the construction work, including damage by vibrations, soil dewatering and construction errors. Claims can range from allegations of causing major structural damage to minor internal cracking to adjacent properties.

We therefore carry out a Pre-construction Dilapidation inspection prior to any demolition or siteworks commencing. This report identifies any visual defects to the adjacent property including minor defects such as plaster cracks etc. All defects are documented and photographed where appropriate however minor, both internal and external. Our Post Construction Dilapidation inspections are carried out within the final maintenance period of the construction project and any new defects are recorded and fully assessed.

Having a fully independent dilapidation report is a useful safeguard against any possible future claims and helps avoid disputes and unsubstantiated claims by adjacent property owners after the construction project is completed.

If you would like to find out more about our services or have a structural inspection or design requirement. Please either email or telephone. We are happy to assist.

email: enquiry@pkdconsultingengineers.co.uk

Tel: 0161 440 0551

PKD Consulting Engineers Ltd are based in Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire.

Our design and inspection service covers North West England including Cheshire, Manchester and the Stockport areas....