Residential structural
Beams, lintels, bearers and posts in steel and timber. AS 4100 / AS 1720 checks, clean PDFs that certifiers sign off first time.
- Typical turnaround
- 24–48h
- From
- $120
Structural engineering · Australia-wide
Certifier-ready structural
documentation for Australian builders.
Beams, decks, slabs and full structural packages — typical 24–72h turnaround, AS/NZS-aligned, with a written fee proposal before you commit.
AS/NZS-aligned
NSW · VIC · QLD · ACT
PDF confirmation on submit
What we do
Focused structural packages — delivered with the programme in mind.
Guide pricing below. Final fees confirmed in writing after a short scope review — usually within the same business day.
Decks, pergolas & slabs
Posts, connections, bracing, footings and slab packages — AS 3600-aligned assumptions and documentation ready for the PCA.
- Typical turnaround
- 48–72h
- From
- $250
Full structural packages
Coordinated calcs and drawings for residential and light commercial. One engineer of record across the package — no hand-off surprises on site.
- Scope
- Agreed upfront
- From
- $1,500
How it works
From brief to certifier-ready pack in four steps.
We keep the steps deliberately few — most jobs move brief → pack in under a week once scope is clear.
01
Brief
Share scope, drawings and programme. Use our pre-brief checklist for the fastest path.
02
Fee proposal
A written fee proposal with assumptions, deliverables and turnaround — 14-day validity.
03
Calcs & drawings
AS/NZS-aligned calculations and documentation — assumptions stated, ready for review.
04
Issued pack
PDFs issued to you and the certifier. One revision round included in every package.
Work
What builders tell us.
Anonymised notes from recent jobs across Eastern Australia. Named references available on request for serious enquiries.
Turnaround was the difference between pouring on schedule and losing a week. Pack came through cleanly with everything the certifier wanted.
Quoted on Monday, calcs on Wednesday, revisions the same day. Easier than any structural engineer I’ve worked with before.
Drawings were coordinated with the calcs from day one — no contradictions to explain to the PCA. Signed off first time.
Standards on every job · AS 3600 · AS 4100 · AS 1720 · AS/NZS 1170
Sample output
See a redacted calc pack before you commit.
A print-ready sample of the kind of documentation we issue — cover sheet, design basis, worked calcs and stated assumptions. No scope surprises.
AE-2026-Sample.pdf
Design basis
— AS/NZS 1170.0, .1, .2 loading suite
— AS 3600:2018 concrete
— AS 4100 steel · AS 1720 timber
Member check · B-01
M* = 42.6 kNm · φMu = 58.4 kNm
V* = 28.1 kN · φVu = 71.0 kN
Utilisation 0.73 · PASS
Resources
The pre-brief checklist certifiers want to see.
A short template that saves a revision round. Clear scope = faster fee proposal. One transactional email — no list spam.
Scope
Exactly what needs design — beam, deck, slab, dwelling, alterations.
Drawings
Plans, sketches, or marked-up photos.
Loads & use
Roof, floor use, plant or storage if relevant.
Site
Address, geotech, access and slope notes.
Certifier
DA, CDC or PCA — what they want on the drawings.
Programme
Target pour, frame, or handover — we align turnaround.
Instant · free
Get the checklist in your inbox
Printable template — use with us or any structural engineer.
FAQ
Common questions before you enquire.
What’s the difference between the fee estimator and a fee proposal?
The estimator gives an indicative band from a handful of inputs — useful before you commit. A fee proposal is a written, scoped document with assumptions and deliverables; it’s what we quote by and what binds the job.
How fast can you turn a job around?
Most members (beams, posts, connections) are issued within 24–48 hours of accepted scope. Decks and slab packages typically 48–72 hours. Full coordinated packages are per scope — we confirm turnaround in the fee proposal so there are no surprises.
What do you need from me to quote?
Scope (what needs designing), drawings or sketches, loads and use, site details, and your certifier/council path. The free checklist above covers everything a certifier will ask us to include.
Do you do revisions?
Yes. One revision round is included in every package. Additional rounds are quoted in the proposal so you always know the cost before you commit.
Which areas do you cover?
New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT — residential and light commercial. For work in other states, get in touch and we’ll confirm scope fit.
Are prices inclusive of GST?
Estimator bands and guide prices are displayed ex GST by default. The formal fee proposal and tax invoice clearly show both ex-GST and GST-inclusive figures.
Is a priority / rush path available?
Yes — note target dates in your enquiry and we’ll price a priority path in the fee proposal if your programme needs it.
What files do you issue?
Signed PDFs for calcs and drawings, ready for your certifier. Source files are available on request and subject to licensing terms in the proposal.
Enquiry
Request a fee proposal.
PDF confirmation and a job reference land in your inbox on submit. After a short scope review we send a written fee proposal with 14-day validity.
- ✓ Typical response within one business day.
- ✓ No list spam — one transactional email on submit.
- ✓ Plans link or upload (≤ 25 MB) — both optional.
- ✓ Want a ballpark first? Try the fee estimator.
Direct
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