Structural & civil engineering services
Structural design & drawings
RPEQ structural analysis and documentation for residential, commercial and industrial construction.
Renovations & wall removals
Load-bearing wall assessments, beam and lintel design, extension design, and structural advice for alterations.
Structural inspections & reports
Site inspections and clear reports for cracking, movement, defects, damage, compliance concerns and due diligence.
Retaining structures
Retaining wall and associated structural design suited to site conditions, loads and construction constraints.
Civil design & stormwater
Practical drainage, stormwater, site works and civil engineering input for development and construction.
Repair & rectification specifications
Engineering advice, repair details and specifications for damaged, deteriorated or non-conforming structures.
Tell us what you are planning or concerned about.
Engineering for wall removals, openings and alterations.
Removing a wall or changing an existing building affects more than the visible framing. Roof, floor and upper-storey loads must be traced to suitable supports and foundations. Elite provides structural assessment, design and documentation for alterations to existing homes and buildings.
Structural engineering for existing buildings.
Elite coordinates the proposed layout with the existing load path, support conditions and construction sequence.
Walls and openings
- Load-bearing wall removal
- New internal or external openings
- Beam, lintel, post and connection design
- Kitchen and open-plan renovations
Additions and outdoor structures
- Extensions and additions
- Decks, balconies, patios, verandahs and carports
- Changes to roof framing
- New doors, windows and large glazed openings
Alterations and strengthening
- Support for upper-storey alterations
- Strengthening of existing framing
- Builder-requested structural details
Why an existing-building assessment matters.
Original drawings may be unavailable or may not match the constructed building. Ceiling, wall and floor finishes can conceal framing and connections.
Load path
Framing direction and span, supported roof, floor and wall loads, and the point loads created by new beams and posts.
Stability and support
Bracing and tie-down implications, existing footing or slab capacity, and temporary support during construction.
Buildability
Constructability, available opening-up evidence, conflicts with services and coordination with architectural requirements.
From the proposed layout to construction documentation.
Initial information review
Send plans, photographs, the proposed layout and the project location.
Site inspection where required
The framing arrangement, support conditions and available evidence are recorded. Targeted opening-up may be required where key details are concealed.
Structural design
The required beams, lintels, posts, connections, bracing and foundations are assessed and designed.
Documentation
Structural drawings, details, notes and design certification are prepared as applicable to the agreed scope.
Construction support
Construction clarifications are provided within the agreed scope to the owner, designer, builder or certifier. Changes from the documented solution must be reviewed before construction proceeds.
Information required to define the engineering scope.
Available project information assists Elite in determining whether a site inspection or targeted opening-up is required.
- Existing and proposed floor plans
- Architectural or building-design drawings
- Photographs of rooms, roof space and external walls
- Truss or framing plans, if available
- Slab or footing information, if available
- Details of upper-storey walls or roof loads
- Builder or certifier questions
- Project suburb and preferred timeframe
Important construction note: Removal or alteration of a potentially load-bearing element should not begin until the load path, temporary support and permanent structural solution have been confirmed.
Contact Elite about a wall removal or structural alteration.
Send the existing and proposed layouts, photographs and project suburb. Elite will review the information and advise the likely engineering scope.