Structural Engineering: Assessment, Design & Construction
Structural engineering assessment examines the stated concern or proposed alteration. Tell us whether the request involves changing cracks, a beam, support, footing or a planned wall removal, and share existing plans or reports if available. We agree the investigation and advice needed before a design or building repair is commissioned.
We explain whether your project needs engineering advice, calculations, drawings or construction work. Each stage has its own scope and applicable approvals; we confirm the responsible team, deliverables and quote before you engage that stage.
Does an engineering report include building the repair?
We set out the engineering work and deliverables in your quote. Tell us your project objective and any documents you need so we can identify drafting, building work or certification that requires a separate scope. Related: Building work · drafting · certification documentation
What Affects the Quote?
Assessment purpose, structure type, available drawings, investigation and design deliverables affect the engineering quote.
What information helps an engineer assess cracks or movement?
Describe when the cracks appeared, whether they have changed and any recent work nearby. Existing plans, surveys and reports help an appropriately qualified engineer define the assessment.
Can a wall be removed before its load-bearing role is checked?
The proposed alteration needs structural assessment before removal. The engineering scope may include beams, footings, calculations and drawings; visible instability requires the affected area to be isolated and urgent professional attention.
Service details
Assess cracking, movement or a proposed structural alteration
Design beams, footings, walls or other structural elements for a defined project
Prepare calculations, drawings or inspection advice within the agreed brief
Site assessment and enquiry details
Property address, construction type and project objective
Photos, plans, surveys and previous reports
Crack history, recent changes and access to affected areas
Visible instability, sudden movement or partial collapse requires the area to be isolated and an urgent professional response; engineering advice must come from appropriately qualified practitioners.
Describe the structural concern or proposed work to Ellis. We arrange an assessment by appropriately qualified staff and confirm the engineering scope, required documents and quote. Existing plans and safe photos are helpful if available.
Service pricing
Project price
Ellis Services Group project quote
Request your project priceinspection, report, calculations or design scope
We provide a written quote after an on-site assessment of the property, materials, access and agreed scope of work. Contact our team to arrange your assessment.
We set out the pricing basis, fees and included work in your written quote so you can see the scope of the job.
Perth metropolitan service area
Speak with our local team
Tell us what needs attention and your suburb or postcode. We arrange an on-site assessment, identify the work required and confirm the work plan and written quote.
