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CPR Engineering Design
Structural Engineering · South Wales

The Structure
Behind
Every Build

Structural calculations for Building Control approval. Fast, reliable and local to South Wales.

Local South Wales structural engineer Same day quotes Fully insured · Building Control approved Trusted by homeowners, builders & architects
500+
Projects Completed
5–7
Day Turnaround
5★
Google Rated

Structural engineering
for homes & builds

01

Knock-throughs & Steel Beams

Structural calculations for wall removals, steel beam sizing and internal alterations. Designed to meet Building Control requirements first time.

02

Extensions

Single and double storey extension design — beam sizing, foundation calculations and full structural packages for Building Control submission.

03

Loft Conversions

Floor structure, roof alterations, dormer construction and ridge beam design. All calculations prepared for Building Control approval.

04

New Builds

Full structural design packages for new build residential projects, including structural drawings and calculations from foundation to roof.

05

Inspections & Reports

Structural inspections and condition reports for homeowners, surveyors and solicitors. Clear written reports suitable for mortgage and insurance purposes.

06

Foundations

Pad foundations, strip footings and masonry bearing calculations for new builds and extensions. Designed to suit ground conditions and local requirements.

07

Structural Advice

Practical structural advice at any stage of your project. Speak directly with a qualified structural engineer — no jargon, no unnecessary complication.

08

Commercial Projects

Smaller scale commercial and mixed-use structural design. Get in touch to discuss your project requirements.

Four steps to
Building Control ready

01

Send Your Plans

Share your drawings, sketches or photos — whatever stage you're at. Send your plans by email or message using the contact icons below.

02

Receive a Quote

Clear, fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs. Quotes returned the same day.

03

Calculations Completed

Structural calculations prepared to professional standards with a fast turnaround.

04

Submit & Build

Calculations ready to go straight to your Building Control department — no rewrites needed.

Projects across
South Wales

Loft conversion roof structure complete Loft conversion open shell
South Wales · Loft Conversion
Roof Space to Living Space
New floor structure, roof strengthening and dormer — loads properly transferred and everything tied together safely.
Rear wall removal Newport
Newport · Knock-through
Rear Wall Removal & Beam
Full rear wall removal with steel beam design to open the ground floor to the garden.
Single storey rear extension Bridgend
Bridgend · Extension
Single-Storey Rear Extension
Hipped roof extension with full structural package for Building Control approval.

Clear, practical
and local

  • 01

    Building Control Approved Designs

    All calculations are prepared to meet Building Control submission requirements — no rewrites, no back and forth.

  • 02

    Fast Turnaround

    Most projects completed within 5–7 working days of receiving plans. No waiting weeks for your calculations.

  • 03

    Trusted by Homeowners, Builders & Architects

    A growing reputation across South Wales built on practical advice, fair pricing and reliable delivery.

  • 04

    Local South Wales Engineer

    Based in South Wales, familiar with local Building Control teams and regional construction practices.

  • 05

    Fully Insured

    Professional indemnity insurance in place on every project. Your peace of mind is covered.

  • 06

    Straightforward to Deal With

    No jargon. Clear quotes, clear calculations. Easy to deal with from first contact to completion.

"Behind every sleek finish is the structure doing the hard work. What you don't see makes all the difference."

CPR Engineering Design

Covering all of South Wales including:

Cardiff Newport Bridgend Caerphilly Vale of Glamorgan Swansea Rhondda Merthyr Neath Port Talbot

What clients say

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Google Rating
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Reviews

Rated by homeowners, builders and architects across South Wales.

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"We've collaborated with CPR Engineering Design on numerous projects, particularly designing open-plan kitchens. Exceptionally reliable, professional, and efficient. Highly recommend."
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"We use CPR Engineering Design for all our structural design work. After using many others and never getting a great service, we finally found a company that delivers every time!"
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"Excellent service from start to finish. CPR provided high quality technical support and guidance putting my mind at ease throughout my build. Highly recommend."
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"Really professional."
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"I used CPR Engineering whilst planning a knock through on my house. I cannot stress how easy Christy made the whole process. He turned up on time and explained what the process would be."
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"Christy did a fantastic job dealing with the structural designs to my home. He responded very quickly to any complications and I found him to be very helpful and polite throughout."
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"If you are looking for a reliable structural engineer, look no further. His attention to detail is fantastic, and he is exceptionally thorough with his work."
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"Christy is incredibly professional, knowledgeable and efficient — which really matters in a stressful project. He handled the engineering with ease and was a great help throughout."
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"Very pleased to have a quick response via email and a very polite phone conversation to discuss the works. Work was carried out to a high standard and would highly recommend."
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"I've used CPR Engineering on building projects for my company and they're easily the best I've worked with. Professional, reliable and great value."
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"We use CPR Engineering for all our structural design work. They offer a no hassle service with an extremely fast turnaround at a very fair cost. Would highly recommend."
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"I've been working with Christy over ten years and can say that he is proactive and personable when it comes to providing your structural solutions."
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"Great experience working with CPR Engineering Design Ltd. Professional, knowledgeable, and delivered high-quality engineering solutions. Communication was clear throughout and everything was completed on time."

FAQs

If you're removing a wall, installing a steel beam, building an extension, converting a loft or carrying out any structural alteration, yes — Building Control will require structural calculations as part of the approval process. A structural engineer will calculate the correct beam sizes, bearing details and foundation requirements to ensure your project is safe and compliant.
Quotes are usually turned around the same day. Full structural calculations are typically completed within 5–7 working days of receiving all the information needed. More complex projects such as new builds may take a little longer. You'll always get a clear timeframe when you receive your quote.
Yes — all calculations are prepared specifically to meet Building Control submission requirements. CPR Engineering Design has an established track record of calculations being accepted across South Wales Building Control departments without the need for revision.
Absolutely. You can send architectural drawings, planning drawings, builder's sketches, or even just photos of the property. The more information the better, but don't worry if you only have basic details — get in touch and we can discuss what's needed.
CPR Engineering Design covers all of South Wales including Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Vale of Glamorgan, Swansea, Rhondda, Merthyr, Neath and Port Talbot. If you're unsure, just get in touch — we're happy to help wherever possible.
Pricing depends on the scope of the project. A straightforward steel beam calculation for a knock-through starts from a competitive fixed fee. Send your plans or photos and you'll receive a clear, no-obligation quote — usually within 5–7 working days.
No plans? No problem. We can work from photos, sketches or basic measurements in many cases. Where more detail is needed, we can carry out a site visit to take measurements and a full load assessment — for a small additional fee — before providing a complete design quotation. Just get in touch and we'll advise the best approach for your project.

Send your plans
for a free quote

Ready when you are.

Send your plans, drawings or photos and we'll come back to you with a clear, fixed quote — usually the same day. No obligation, no jargon.

No plans? No problem.

If drawings aren't available, we can carry out a site visit to take measurements and assess the structural loading — for a small additional fee — before providing a full design quotation.

CPR Engineering Design Ltd · South Wales