Structural Design for New Homes & Additions
Thitchener Consulting provides complete structural engineering services for new residential buildings and major additions — from concept stage through to final construction documentation.
We work across the full range of residential construction types: concrete, steel, timber, masonry and hybrid structures. Our involvement begins early in the design process, coordinating directly with architects to ensure the structural solution supports the architectural intent without unnecessary cost or complexity.
What We Provide
• Structural concept advice at design stage — load paths, primary structure, column and beam positions
• Incorporating architectural constraints to ensure an efficient structure to enhance the architectural intent
• Structural engineering drawings for Development Application (DA) and Construction Certificate (CC)
• Specification of structural materials, connections and fixings
• Footing and slab design
• Structural steel and Timber design
• Engineer's inspection and certification during construction where required
• Response to RFIs and site queries from builders during the build
Residential Construction Types We Engineer
We have experience across the full range of residential structural projects including:
• Reinforced concrete — suspended slabs, blade walls, off-form finishes
• Structural steel — portal frames, cantilever structures, featured steel elements
• Timber — conventional framing, LVL and engineered timber, post and beam
• Masonry — brick, blockwork, reinforced masonry
• Hybrid structures combining multiple materials
Working with Architects
We work regularly with architects on an ongoing collaborative basis.
This reduces coordination issues during documentation and minimises costly structural changes late in the design.
Architects working with us can expect clear, early structural feedback, fast turnaround on sketch scheme structural concepts, and construction drawings that align precisely with architectural intent.