Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Structural Engineering Partner in Essex
Colin Millard has been providing expert planning and structural engineering services for over 35 years, catering to both private and commercial clients across Essex, London, and surrounding regions. Our team specialises in creating detailed architectural drawings, building specifications, and structural calculations tailored to residential and commercial projects, including extensions, loft conversions, new homes, and apartment blocks. With a focus on precision and reliability, we conduct thorough site surveys, identify potential issues, and deliver immediate solutions to ensure compliance with planning and building regulations.Our services extend to project management, where we monitor on-site progress and provide comprehensive reports upon completion. Fully qualified and professionally indemnified, we prioritise client satisfaction through transparent communication, competitive pricing, and a commitment to delivering projects that meet both regulatory standards and individual needs.
Services
Structural Engineering
Planning Applications
Loft Conversions
New House Design
Project Management
Building Regulations
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of experience in structural engineering and planning.
- Our team provides comprehensive service packages including drawings and structural calculations.
- We operate across Essex, London, and surrounding areas with local expertise.
- Professional indemnity insurance ensures client protection and trust.
- Immediate problem-solving during site surveys minimises project delays.
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services ensure safe, compliant designs for residential and commercial projects. We provide detailed calculations for beams, foundations, and load-bearing elements, addressing site-specific challenges like tree proximity and soil conditions. Clients benefit from integrated solutions that streamline planning and construction processes.
Planning Applications
We prepare and submit planning applications in line with local council policies, including detailed drawings and specifications. Our expertise reduces approval risks while guiding clients through permitted development rights and certificate of lawful development applications for added assurance.
Loft Conversions
Specialising in loft conversions, we design functional spaces that comply with building regulations. Services include structural assessments for timber-framed or trussed roofs, beam calculations, and full project packages to transform unused loft space into valuable living areas.
New House Design
From single-family homes to apartment blocks, we deliver tailored architectural designs and structural plans. Our process includes site surveys, draft proposals, and council submissions, ensuring projects meet aesthetic, functional, and regulatory requirements from concept to completion.
Project Management
We offer project management for select builds, overseeing on-site progress and quality control. Regular reporting ensures transparency, while our technical oversight guarantees adherence to approved plans and building standards throughout the construction phase.
People
Colin Millard
Structural Engineer
Colin Millard is a fully qualified structural engineer with over 35 years of experience in planning and construction. He specialises in residential and commercial projects, offering expert design, regulatory compliance, and client-focused solutions across Essex and London.
Questions
What services does Colin Millard offer?
We provide structural engineering, planning applications, loft conversions, new house designs, and project management, tailored to residential and commercial needs.
Which areas do you serve?
Our services cover Essex, Inner and Outer London, and surrounding regions for both private and commercial clients.
How long does the planning process take?
Plans are typically ready within 12 working days after a site survey, with council submissions handled promptly upon invoice settlement.
Are your fees fixed or variable?
Most projects are priced on a fixed fee basis, with structural calculations and additional services quoted separately as needed.
Do you offer insurance-covered services?
Yes, we are fully indemnified with professional insurance to protect both our clients and our work.
Can you assist with building regulation applications?
We handle building regulation applications, including structural calculations and compliance checks for foundations, beams, and permitted developments.
