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The Top 5 Structural Engineering Companies in Manchester
How we picked
1. Timber Building Specialists Ltd
Services Offered: Building surveyors, building renovations, construction design, structural design, structural drawings, woodworking, log cabins fitters, timber buildings, and more on their website
Address: Unit 24 Meadowcroft Way, Leigh WN7 3XZ, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Contact Number: +44 774 850 0184
Website: https://www.timberbuildingspecialists.co.uk
Google Reviews Score | 4.9/5 |
Yell Reviews Score | 5/5 |
Total Reviews | 5/5 |
Score Consistency | 4.9/5 |
Scope of Services | 2/5 |
Technical Knowledge | 5/5 |
Experience | 5/5 |
Qualifications | 5/5 |
Completed Projects | 5/5 |
Client Care | 5/5 |
In Person | 5/5 |
Via Chat/Text/Call | 5/5 |
Pricing | 5/5 |
Pros
- Excellent craftsmanship and materials used
- Attentive to client’s needs
Cons
- Mainly caters to timber-based structures
- Only services log houses
From concept to building to aftercare, this company is consistent with their client care. Timber Building Specialists Ltd serves its clients with the utmost respect and concern.
Clients we polled are all in awe of this company’s capabilities. Our friends back in Altrincham, Delia and Richard, tried this company’s services and told us it was the best decision they made.
The couple had a log cabin built on their property recently. They expressed their appreciation for the company’s responsiveness and attention to detail.
We tried contacting the company and proved they do respond within minutes. We also asked for a quotation and found they also charge reasonably for their services.
During Delia and Richard’s project, the company was extremely helpful, professional, and organized. The company did the project within its set dates.
The couple and other clients said that the company also is keen on updating their clients via email with every detail. It’s refreshing to hear and see this kind of service.
It makes clients feel important, no matter how big or small their project is. Client care is just as important as rendering services.
And of course, with all the positives, we have to report the negatives. Although this company seems to have it all, they don’t cater to anything other than timber-related projects.
This means the company doesn’t entertain other types of structural engineering services for commercial and residential structures.
So if you want their structural engineering services for your dream home or a new shop using a different material, we suggest you look for other companies on this list.
2. Carley Daines and Partners Limited
Services Offered: Road and drainage design, structural design, flood risk assessments, ground investigation reports, civil engineer’s site analysis, structural surveys and reports, and more on their website
Address: 11 Bridgewater Rd, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester M28 3JE, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon – Fri), closed during Saturdays and Sundays
Contact Number: +44 161 799 2720
Website: https://carleydaines.co.uk
Google Reviews Score | 5/5 |
Yell Reviews Score | 5/5 |
Total Reviews | 5/5 |
Score Consistency | 5/5 |
Scope of Services | 5/5 |
Technical Knowledge | 5/5 |
Experience | 5/5 |
Qualifications | 5/5 |
Completed Projects | 5/5 |
Client Care | 4/5 |
In Person | 5/5 |
Via Chat/Text/Call | 3/5 |
Pricing | 4/5 |
Pros
- Prompt services
- Has worked with big establishments and companies
Cons
- Cost a bit more than expected
- Takes days to reply to chats
Carley Daines and Partners Limited have designed structures in structural steel, reinforced concrete, load-bearing masonry, and structural wood. An all-around company is always a plus for us.
This gives potential clients a wide range of choices. This is one of the reasons why we chose this company for our list.
We surveyed the company’s recent clients and gathered praise for this company’s excellent workmanship. The clients expressed their satisfaction with the engineer’s expertise in the field.
Clients reported how the company gave them insights and involved them with their projects. They asked and answered client questions and gave explanations along the way.
This company had worked with bigger organizations and establishments but still gave exceptional services to smaller projects like Mr. Lewis’ shop renovation. He said the company gave him engineering advice with a practical, no-nonsense approach.
They also catered to a client’s prompt request to address a structural problem and were happy to give a quick subsidence check.
Still, this company has cons. One of them is it takes clients days to receive a reply on their chat.
Clients could avoid that if they were to call the company as we did. We got an immediate response.
Another con of this company is their pricing. They charge their clients a bit more than expected. Mr. Lewis was surprised to see a couple more pounds on the bill than the quotation.
He understood that the price must be due to the company’s 30-year experience and extensive clientele. If you want to save yourself from extra costs, this company is not for you.
3. RD Engineering Associates
Services Offered: Structural design, structural surveys, structural calculations, structural drawings, civil engineers, construction design, building renovations, architectural and engineering models, and more on their website
Address: Office 4C, Blackthorn House, Skull House Ln, Appley Bridge, Wigan WN6 9DB, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Mon – Fri), closed during Saturdays and Sundays
Contact Number: +44 1257 445010
Website: https://www.rd-engineering.co.uk
Google Reviews Score | 5/5 |
Yell Reviews Score | 5/5 |
Total Reviews | 5/5 |
Score Consistency | 5/5 |
Scope of Services | 5/5 |
Technical Knowledge | 5/5 |
Experience | 5/5 |
Qualifications | 5/5 |
Completed Projects | 5/5 |
Client Care | 5/5 |
In Person | 5/5 |
Via Chat/Text/Call | 5/5 |
Pricing | 3/5 |
Pros
- Has the widest range of services on this list
- Excellent communication skills
Cons
- Costly services
- Takes weeks from booking to the actual appointment
With over 25 years of combined expertise, RD Engineering Associates is a consulting structural engineering firm that serves the northwest region. A company’s years of experience can show that they deliver excellent services and have built trust with their clients.
We interviewed their recent clients and met Tristan, who availed of their structural services a few months ago. He recounted how the company was excellent to work with.
He was thrilled with the company’s structural designs and bits of advice. Other clients also loved working with the company.
The company is staffed by talented engineers, whether it’s for an industrial, commercial, or residential build. They offer the widest range of services on this list and have worked with a great number of clients.
Clients have spoken greatly of the company’s communication skills. Tristan described how the engineers included the client’s vision and recreated it with great detail.
The engineers often went out of their way to visit the clients’ sites and discuss the projects further. They also provide extensive documentation and updates on the whole ordeal.
Tristan and the other clients praised the company for this. However, when it comes to pricing, this company is costly.
They cost the most on this list. This may be due to the company’s reputation, but we think the prices could improve.
Additionally, this company takes a long time from booking to the actual appointments. They seem to be serving more clients than they can handle.
You might want to keep your patience and wallet intact when choosing this company. You might be in for an unexpected ride.
4. CVM Consulting Engineers
Services Offered: Defect analysis, structural design, structural calculations, structural drawings, structural surveys, RSJ design, chartered structural engineers MIStructE, bespoke home specialists, and more on their website
Address: 59 Piccadilly, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1HR, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon – Thurs), 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Fri), closed during Saturdays and Sundays
Contact Number: +44 178 294 4001
Website: https://www.cvmconsulting.co.uk
Google Reviews Score | 4.7/5 |
Yell Reviews Score | 5/5 |
Total Reviews | 5/5 |
Score Consistency | 4.5/5 |
Scope of Services | 4/5 |
Technical Knowledge | 5/5 |
Experience | 5/5 |
Qualifications | 5/5 |
Completed Projects | 5/5 |
Client Care | 5/5 |
In Person | 4/5 |
Via Chat/Text/Call | 3/5 |
Pricing | 5/5 |
Pros
- Comprehensive billing
- Meticulous designs praised by contractors
Cons
- Mainly focused on internal aspects with commercial projects
- Difficult to reach
CVM Consulting Engineers have over 25 years of expertise in structural engineering. The directors have significant knowledge of all types and procedures of building.
The client’s experiences prove this as we surveyed them. We found that this company serves areas all over the country and beyond.
Although when reaching them, you will have to gather patience, as it tends to take days before you can talk to a representative. Only a few people run the company, so it isn’t surprising that this is usually the case when contacting them.
We tried reaching them through all forms of communication and were put on a list they’d contact again. It took them four days to reply to our inquiries.
Clients all over Manchester narrated how their contractors would usually praise CVM Consulting Engineers for their meticulous work. Contractors would say how easy the designs are to understand and execute.
The Foster family from Castlefield had their house renovated and got the same sentiment from their contractor. The family also commented on how comprehensive their billing was.
The company explained everything in detail. Most of their clients can attest to how well the company presented its projects.
Even though the company is hard to reach at first, communication afterward will mostly be smooth. Clients can even speak to someone about their billing and will be attended to immediately.
However, the company mainly focuses on residential projects rather than commercial ones. They offer foundation, temporary work, and steelwork structural designs, but that’s it.
The company doesn’t offer complete structural engineering services for commercial establishments as they do with residential projects. This can be disappointing for business owners who want to avail of the company’s services.
5. RoC Consulting
Services Offered: Structural engineering, historic building surveys, civil engineering, office buildings, flood risk assessment and drainage design, tall buildings, masterplan, PRS residential schemes, strategic land, stadia, special projects, and mixed-use schemes.
Address: 6 Commercial St, Manchester M15 4PZ, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Mon – Fri), closed during Saturdays and Sundays
Contact Number: +44 161 214 5390
Website: https://www.rocconsulting.com
Google Reviews Score | 5/5 |
Yell Reviews Score | 5/5 |
Total Reviews | 5/5 |
Score Consistency | 5/5 |
Scope of Services | 2/5 |
Technical Knowledge | 5/5 |
Experience | 5/5 |
Qualifications | 5/5 |
Completed Projects | 5/5 |
Client Care | 5/5 |
In Person | 5/5 |
Via Chat/Text/Call | 5/5 |
Pricing | 4/5 |
Pros
- Has their own contractors
- Has served the biggest projects on this list
Cons
- Only caters to commercial projects
- Projects range in value from £50,000 to £100 million
While a bigger company usually means they have more clients to deal with and can entertain new clients later on. RoC Consulting proves this wrong by giving clients prompt responses and services.
We confirmed this by contacting them ourselves and polling their recent clients. Ms. Shaw, a co-owner of a newly renovated hotel in Manchester, told us about her experience with the company.
She recounted her interaction with the company and commended their excellent client care. She was delighted with the results, and it was what she expected them to be.
Other clients also praised the company’s artistry and how they were able to put on paper the concept clients had in mind. They incorporated the fundamentals of structural engineering while still on track with the client’s vision.
From designing to the actual project, Ms. Shaw and other clients told us how well-rounded the company was with its services. They had their own contractors with the best qualifications, skills, and attitude toward clients.
Naturally, we weren’t surprised when we learned this company has already served prominent companies and large businesses all over the country.
However, this company only offers commercial structural engineering services. Their projects are also valued from £50,000 to £100 million for new build commissions and major building refurbishments and restorations.
This would be a problem for small entrepreneurs who would like to avail of their services. But for already established businesses or entrepreneurs with big capital, this wouldn’t be an issue.