{"id":37,"date":"2015-02-05T10:36:18","date_gmt":"2015-02-05T10:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpcharming.wpengine.com\/construction\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2026-01-27T23:20:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T23:20:30","slug":"house-renovation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/index.php\/our-services\/house-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Structural Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;874&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1000&#215;600&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;Extensions &#038; Remodels&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n        <style type='text\/css'>\n            #gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n                float: left;\n                text-align: center;\n                width: 20%;\n                margin-bottom:0;\n            }\n            #gallery-1 img {\n            }\n            #gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n                margin-left: 0;\n            }\n        <\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery  gallery-columns-5 gallery-size-medium-thumb gallery-lightbox'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\n                <a href='https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leicester-structure.jpg'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leicester-structure.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium-thumb size-medium-thumb\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leicester-structure.jpg 550w, https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leicester-structure-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\n                <a href='https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Liveworks-Frame.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Liveworks-Frame-547x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium-thumb size-medium-thumb\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\n                <a href='https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PG-Factory-Northumberland.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PG-Factory-Northumberland-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium-thumb size-medium-thumb\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PG-Factory-Northumberland-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PG-Factory-Northumberland-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PG-Factory-Northumberland-800x400.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\n                <a href='https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/York-Holgate.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"542\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/York-Holgate-542x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium-thumb size-medium-thumb\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n            <dt class='gallery-icon'>\n                <a href='https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/essex-and-hearts-interior.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/essex-and-hearts-interior-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium-thumb size-medium-thumb\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/essex-and-hearts-interior-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/essex-and-hearts-interior-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/essex-and-hearts-interior-800x400.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/dt><\/dl><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Structural Surveys<\/h4>\n<p>Our Structural Surveys provide a thorough assessment of your existing building&#8217;s framework, identifying the condition, capacity, and integrity of its core elements. 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By meticulously defining every component\u2014from concrete grades and steel reinforcement to connections and finishes\u2014we eliminate ambiguity on-site, ensuring the built outcome matches the engineered design for safety, durability, and quality.[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Addition Construction Steps&#8221;][vc_column_text]We will work with all project team members to define the logistical requirements for the construction process, such as areas for deliveries, placement of barricades (if required) and hours of operation. Donec odio. Quisque volutpat mattis eros. Nullam malesuada erat ut turpis. Suspendisse urna nibh, viverra non, semper suscipit, posuere a, pede.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Shop Drawings and Submittals&#8221;][vc_column_text]I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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