The right beam, properly specified.
Steel beam and RSJ calculations in Jersey.
When removing a wall or spanning a large opening, the structural engineer must calculate the correct steel section. We specify the correct beam size, padstone requirements, and installation details in our Bylaw Plus drawings.
- Free Initial Consultation
- All In-House — No Subcontractors
- Bylaw Plus — Builder-Ready Drawings
- Jersey Only Specialists
- Structural Engineering Included
What's Included
- Structural assessment and load calculation
- Steel beam section specification
- Padstone and bearing design
- Bylaw Plus drawings showing beam position and connection details
- Bye-law application
How It Works
Load assessment
We calculate the loads the beam must support — floors, walls, and roof above.
Beam specification
We specify the exact steel section required.
Drawings and application
Bylaw Plus drawings include beam position, padstone details, and connection specification.
Planning Note
Steel beam installations require bye-law approval. The calculations are submitted as part of the bye-law application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Structural Engineering we have taken through planning
Basement Excavation
“Digging out a basement under a town house sounds daunting, but the structural and architectural plans provided gave the planning team complete confidence. Top quality service.”
Sea Wall Repair and Terrace
“Repairing a coastal retaining wall and adding a stone terrace needed serious technical detail. They liaised with marine authorities and planning officers to get the work cleared without delay.”
Underground Garaging
“An ambitious project to build an underground garage beneath our sloped garden. The detailed site section drawings were top quality and passed the planning review.”
Ready to start your steel beam / rsj calculations project?
Free initial consultation. We advise on planning, costs, and timescales. Jersey only.