Dorset
Structural Engineer in Dorset
Practical structural engineering for Dorset and the surrounding area — led directly by an experienced engineer.
Nearly 20 years’ experience · £5m PI cover · 60+ five-star reviews
Tashi Structures provides structural engineering services throughout Dorset, from the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch conurbation to Dorchester, Weymouth, Wimborne, Blandford, Bridport and Sherborne. Working across the BH and DT postcode areas, we support homeowners, architects, builders and commercial clients on everything from structural inspections and extensions to commercial alterations and new-build schemes.
Dorset’s mix of Victorian and Edwardian housing, period stone cottages, coastal properties and modern developments brings a wide range of structural considerations — from chalk and clay subsoils to historic construction and seafront exposure. We provide clear, independent advice tailored to local conditions, with site visits arranged promptly across the county.
Services in this area
Structural Inspections
Professional structural inspections for homeowners, purchasers, landlords, property professionals and commercial clients seeking clear, independent advice on the condition of a building.
Extensions
Structural design for home improvements ranging from simple wall removals and chimney alterations through to large extensions and significant internal reconfiguration works.
Loft Conversions
Structural design for loft conversions, roof modifications, dormers, vaulted ceilings, roof openings and associated strengthening works.
Wall Removals & Alterations
Structural design for home improvements ranging from simple wall removals and chimney alterations through to large extensions and significant internal reconfiguration works.
What clients say
Lewis carried out a structural inspection of a property we are in the process of purchasing. We received a highly detailed and thorough report that was of excellent quality. Lewis was professional and easy to communicate with throughout, including contacting the estate agent directly to organise his site visit which made our lives that bit easier. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services.
Lewis from Tashi Structures has been nothing but obliging, helpful and professional to address concerns of what I perceived to be excessive vibration of my floors. He visited at a pre-arranged time to suit my personal schedule and provided a thorough inspection of both the inside and exterior of my home. He was courteous and listened well to my concerns. He subsequently provided a readable, helpful and reassuring report within a very reasonable time frame and at a very reasonable cost. Thank you to Tashi Structures who I happily recommend to any future potential clients.
Tashi Structures were recommended by our RICS surveyor when we purchased our property. There were queries regarding historical subsidence and whether there was any ongoing movement. Lewis' communication was excellent and timely. Appointments were arranged directly with the estate agent and even outside of typical working hours, so as to accommodate the vendors. Reports were written quickly, but carefully, and were very thorough. Report findings were also corroborated by the vendors' own independent (and unrelated to TS) engineer, who had been instructed by them and who had decades' long history with the property. We then asked Tashi Structures to return and provide structural counts for our renovations. At this point, Lewis could have taken our cash, drawn up some counts and run, but he didn't. He took a considerate and consultative approach. Encouraging us to seek advice from an architect before ploughing ahead with our plans, which might not have been financially viable to us. Lewis also took great care to simply explain construction and building issues to us, so that we could be fully informed despite not having any real sector knowledge of our own. We have really appreciated Tashi Structures integrity throughout this project and look forward to working with Lewis again, once we have finalised design plans.
Great, professional service received from Lewis with great communication throughout.
Coverage
Serving Dorset and the surrounding area
We work throughout Dorset and the surrounding towns and villages. Wherever you are in the area, you deal directly with an experienced structural engineer — from the first site visit through to delivering your report or design.
Out of hours: evenings and weekends by arrangement.
Working in Dorset?
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