Structural calculations for a load-bearing wall
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Why have structural calculations prepared?
- How Sloop Concurrent works
- Structural calculation costs for load-bearing wall removal
- What is included in structural calculations?
- About Sloop Concurrent
- What does the structural engineer need to prepare structural calculations?
- Want an exact price? Request a quotation
- Get your structural calculations quickly through Sloop Concurrent
- Step-by-step guide to requesting structural calculations
- What customers say about Sloop Concurrent
- Structural calculations as the basis for the temporary support plan
- Sloop Concurrent: certifications and insurance
- Sloop Concurrent: other popular services
- Structural calculations by a professional structural engineer
Structural calculations are an important requirement for removing a load-bearing wall. They demonstrate that the alterations to the load-bearing structure comply with the legislation and regulations set out in the Bouwbesluit. You can read more about structural calculations here.
Why have structural calculations prepared?
An environmental and planning permit is required for almost all work on a load-bearing wall. This is because the work can affect the building's load-bearing structure, which is closely monitored by the authorities. Structural calculations form part of the permit application. Why are they needed for the permit? We explain below:
- To prevent major mistakes and unnecessary construction costs;
- Reducing the risk of settlement and resulting cracks;
- Ensuring safety as far as possible.
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Structural calculation costs for load-bearing wall removal
Structural calculations are essential when you are considering having all or part of a load-bearing wall removed. They are a required part of an application for an environmental and planning permit. The calculations demonstrate compliance with the safety requirements of the Dutch Building Decree. Sloop Concurrent works with its own highly experienced, professional structural engineer. This enables us to keep the cost of structural calculations low for you, at around €150 to €200.
Would you prefer to use your own structural engineer? Allow for higher costs, ranging from €300,- to as much as €750,-.
What do structural calculations include?
As you have read, a structural assessment does not involve just one calculation. It consists of several calculations that together provide a complete picture of the situation after renovation. The full structural calculations for a load-bearing wall usually include:
- Requirements and applicable laws and regulations;
- Other assumptions;
- Structural calculations;
- Load calculation;
- Loads on the structure;
- Calculation of bearing support and effects on the existing structure.
The calculations above may be supplemented with various construction drawings to support them.
Sloop Concurrent's experienced and skilled structural engineer can prepare the complete structural calculations.
About Sloop Concurrent
Sloop Concurrent is a demolition company with nationwide coverage. Our certified demolition teams provide quality, professional demolition work throughout the Netherlands. With several operating bases across the country, we can help you quickly. Our 100 skilled demolition workers are happy to assist, and our efficient way of working allows us to offer demolition services at affordable prices.
Every day, we help private and commercial customers demolish, renovate and repair a range of structures. This includes complete demolition, but our experienced team is equally capable of removing a load-bearing wall or chimney. We confidently describe ourselves as a full-service demolition company.
What does the structural engineer need to prepare the calculations?
You now know that structural calculations are an important, mandatory part of an environmental permit application. But what information does our structural engineer need to prepare calculations for your renovation? The following is important:
- The property address, number of storeys and any other relevant information;
- Photographs of the property's current condition;
- Construction drawings showing the building's current condition, available from your municipal archives. Drawings of the building after renovation are also important for the structural calculations;
- Thickness of any proposed new walls, floors and other elements;
- Material types for any proposed new walls, floors and other elements;
- Ground investigation – not required in every situation, but always a useful addition to the structural calculations;
- Details of your preferences for materials and other aspects of the renovation.
The structural engineer needs the fullest possible information about both the building's current condition and the plans and requirements before and after the renovation. This enables the engineer to produce a comprehensive, carefully considered structural report for the environmental permit application and as a guide during the project.
How can I obtain building drawings for my property?
Supplying building drawings of your home or property is essential for accurate structural calculations. In most cases, drawings are already held in your municipality's archives and can be obtained for a relatively small fee. If no drawings of your home or building are available, a recognised architect will need to prepare them. The cost starts at €400 and can rise to €1400.
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Receive your structural calculations quickly through Sloop Concurrent
Preparing structural calculations is careful, precise work. Sloop Concurrent employs its own structural engineer, dedicated to preparing these calculations. This gives us a faster-than-average turnaround, and in most cases we can deliver your structural calculations within 5 weeks. Does your situation require them sooner? Contact our experts to discuss the options.
Step-by-step guide to requesting structural calculations
Do you want to have a load-bearing wall removed and need structural calculations to submit, or have someone submit, an environmental and planning permit application? Sloop Concurrent's structural engineer can help. Follow the steps below to obtain the required structural calculations from our expert.
Step 1
Start by contacting our specialists through the contact form, by email or by phone. Tell us what you need: do you only require structural calculations, or would you also like us to handle the environmental and planning permit application and provide a free, no-obligation quotation from our professionals? All of these options are available at Sloop Concurrent.
Step 2
To prepare your structural calculations, we need several essential documents and other information, as listed above. Once you have supplied the requested documents and details, our structural engineer can begin.
Step 3
Choosing our standard turnaround time? You can expect your structural calculations within approximately 5 weeks. In most cases, we send them by email unless you prefer otherwise. Is your project urgent? You can use our express service.
Step 4
In addition to the steps above, Sloop Concurrent's tradespeople can handle the entire environmental and planning permit application for you. You will not have to worry about it, and our experts will keep you informed of progress throughout. Does that sound ideal? Contact us!
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Structural calculations as the basis for the propping plan
Structural calculations may also include a propping plan. Propping temporarily supports the load while the existing load-bearing wall is demolished and the replacement supporting structure is installed. Correct propping prevents the risk of settlement and resulting cracks.
Sloop Concurrent: certifications and insurance
When you ask Sloop Concurrent to carry out your demolition work, you can look forward to a pleasant working relationship. Sloop Concurrent is well insured. We hold CAR insurance, or Construction All Risks insurance, covering material damage arising during the construction or installation of buildings, roads, bridges and systems. We have never had to make a claim on this insurance, but we prefer to be on the safe side.
Sloop Concurrent is also an accredited training company, training the skilled tradespeople of the future. All our demolition workers are trained in-house, and we do not subcontract our work. This is reflected both in the total cost and in the final result.
Asbestos must always be considered when demolishing structures. We therefore hold dNAA certification, which allows us to remove asbestos. We do so safely and responsibly.
Sloop Concurrent: other popular services
Demolition is work we carry out with passion and expertise. Below are some of the services our customers choose most often.
Structural calculations by a professional structural engineer
Are you planning to remove all or part of a load-bearing wall and want to prepare in good time? Start by having structural calculations prepared by our professional, highly experienced structural engineer. You will receive them within five weeks, and if required, Sloop Concurrent can handle the entire environmental and planning permit application for your project. A convenient solution!
Contact us to discuss the options or request structural calculations straight away. You can use the contact form on this website or email info@sloop-concurrent.nl. You can reach us by telephone on 06-40125121.
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