Hamilton Structural Engineers Blog

Expert insights and practical guidance on residential structural engineering, including renovations, inspections, foundations, and code compliance.

Do I Need A Structural Engineer For A Garden Suite In Hamilton?

Garden suites need a site-specific structure even when the architecture or building system is predesigned.

Garden suite scope depends on the building, site, available evidence, coordination, and deliverables.

A detached ADU is a new dwelling, not a shed. Its structure and site approvals must be coordinated.

Exterior stair engineering depends on support, attachments, landings, guards, exposure, and use.

Pergola engineering depends on wind-catching features, spans, attachments, foundations, and site exposure.

An open-sided carport still needs a complete roof, connection, post, and foundation load path.