Our Services
Welcome to the heart of Sustainable Structural Engineering, where we transform homes and buildings into sustainable, healthy, and resilient spaces. Based in Nottingham, we serve eco-conscious homeowners and architects across the East Midlands with innovative, carbon-neutral solutions. Led by Chartered Structural Engineer James Powers, with over 25 years of award-winning global experience, our services combine cutting-edge technology, like WUFI and BIM, with a passion for sustainability.
From structural design to surveys and damp assessments, we deliver fast, clear, and cost-effective solutions—80% of proposals within 2 working days and 85% of reports within 3 working days.
Every project is designed to minimize environmental impact, with embodied carbon calculated and offset through Carbon Neutral Britain. Explore our services below to see how we can bring your vision to life while building a greener future.
Sustainabile Structural Engineering
At Sustainable Structural Engineering, our Sustainable Structural Design Service transforms your vision into eco-friendly, resilient, and beautiful spaces. Tailored for homeowners and architects in the East Midlands, we deliver carbon-neutral designs that align with your budget and the UK’s Net Zero 2050 goals. Led by Chartered Structural Engineer James Powers, with over 25 years of award-winning experience, we combine cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices to create structures that are healthy, efficient, and built to last.
What We Offer:
Carbon-Neutral Designs: We calculate and offset the embodied carbon in every project at no extra cost, partnering with Carbon Neutral Britain to ensure net-zero impact.
Sustainable Materials: We prioritize low-carbon options like timber, recycled steel, and locally sourced stone, reducing your project’s carbon footprint by up to 40% compared to traditional materials.
Passive House Principles: Our designs minimize thermal bridging, optimize ventilation for healthier indoor environments, and maximize energy efficiency, meeting standards like Passivhaus or BREEAM.
Cost and Carbon Options: We provide transparent design options, letting you balance financial and environmental goals with clear, data-driven insights from Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).
Fast, Accurate Delivery: Using AI-driven tools, Revit, and STAAD.Pro, we deliver 80% of proposals within 2 working days and 85% of reports within 3 working days, ensuring precision and speed.
Why Choose Us:
Expertise in sustainable domestic alterations, from extensions to loft conversions and retrofits.
Clear, jargon-free communication to empower you with confidence in every decision.
A commitment to reducing embodied carbon by 25% over five years, tracked and reported for every project.
Whether you’re a homeowner seeking a low-carbon extension or an architect designing a sustainable building, our service delivers safe, innovative, and eco-conscious solutions. Contact us today to start building a greener future for your home.
Structural Surveys
At Sustainable Structural Engineering, our Structural Surveys Service provides homeowners and architects in the East Midlands with clear, expert insights to ensure your property is safe, sustainable, and ready for your next project. Led by Chartered Structural Engineer James Powers, with over 25 years of award-winning experience, we deliver fast, accurate, and eco-conscious assessments to identify and resolve issues like cracks, subsidence, damp, or condensation. Based in Nottingham, we’re your trusted partner for maintaining healthy, resilient, and low-carbon homes.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive Assessments: We conduct thorough surveys to evaluate structural integrity, identifying issues such as cracks, subsidence, damp, condensation, or mould, with a focus on sustainable solutions.
Clear, Actionable Reports: Our surveys result in jargon-free reports delivered within 3 working days for 85% of projects, empowering you with practical steps to address issues or plan alterations.
Why Choose Us:
Fast Turnaround: 85% of survey reports are delivered within 3 working days, and all inquiries are answered immediately or within 1 working day.
Expertise: Led by James Powers, a Chartered Engineer with global experience in sustainable design, we bring award-winning precision to every survey.
Local Knowledge: Based in Nottingham, we specialise in East Midlands properties, addressing regional challenges like clay soil movement and damp in older brick homes.
Our Structural Survey Service delivers peace of mind with client-focused solutions. Contact us today to schedule your survey
Condensation, Damp, and Mould Assessment Service
At Sustainable Structural Engineering, our Condensation, Damp, and Mould Assessment Service helps homeowners and architects in the East Midlands create healthier, more sustainable homes. Led by Chartered Structural Engineer James Powers, with over 25 years of award-winning experience, we use advanced tools like WUFI software to diagnose and resolve issues with condensation, damp, and mould. Based in Nottingham, we deliver fast, eco-conscious solutions that improve indoor air quality, enhance energy efficiency, and align with our carbon-neutral commitment.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive Hygrothermal Analysis: Using WUFI (Wärme Und Feuchte Instationär), we simulate heat and moisture flow to pinpoint the causes of condensation, damp, and mould, ensuring accurate diagnosis for your property.
Tailored Solutions: We provide practical recommendations, such as improved ventilation, insulation upgrades, or structural repairs, to eliminate damp and mould while minimizing environmental impact.
Sustainability Focus: Our assessments incorporate low-carbon materials and energy-efficient solutions, like Passive House-compliant ventilation systems, to enhance indoor health and reduce embodied carbon.
Clear, Actionable Reports: We deliver jargon-free reports within 3 working days for 85% of projects, detailing findings and customized strategies to fit your budget and sustainability goals.
Ongoing Support: We collaborate with you to implement solutions, offering guidance on maintenance to prevent future issues and ensure long-term comfort.
Why Choose Us:
Advanced Technology: WUFI software allows us to model moisture behavior with precision, identifying risks like interstitial condensation in walls or roofs, which is critical for older East Midlands homes.
Fast Turnaround: 85% of assessment reports are delivered within 3 working days, and all inquiries are answered immediately or within 1 working day.
Expertise: James Powers’ global experience in sustainable design ensures solutions that balance structural integrity, health, and environmental impact.
Local Knowledge: Based in Nottingham, we specialize in addressing regional challenges, such as damp in red-brick Victorian properties or condensation in poorly insulated extensions.