Residential & Commercial Structural Engineering Across Devon and Cornwall

About us

Who We Are

DV Structural Engineering is an independent consultancy providing clear, pragmatic and buildable structural design for residential and small commercial projects. Based in Plymouth and serving South, East and West Devon as well as East Cornwall, we combine technical expertise with genuine local knowledge of regional construction methods and ground conditions. Want to know more, take a look at our About Us page.

Our Approach

We take time to discuss your proposals, understand your goals and develop the most efficient structural design for your project. Where appropriate, we highlight opportunities to simplify the structure or reduce costs without compromising safety or performance. As a local practice, we draw on first‑hand knowledge of South West construction and ground conditions to anticipate challenges early and keep projects running smoothly.

What We Do

We offer a range of structural engineering services for residential and small commercial projects. A brief overview is below, with full details on our Services page.

General Services

  • Loft conversions
  • Extensions
  • Alterations such as wall removals
  • New build construction
  • Heritage refurbishment

Specialist Services

  • Temporary works design
  • Steel to steel connection design
  • Reinforcement concrete detailing
  • Retaining wall design
  • Party wall solutions

Structural Inspections

  • Cracks and subsidence advice
  • Class Q structural assessments
  • Structural reports to support planning
  • Reporting on structural defects

Recent Projects

We work on a wide range of residential and small commercial projects across Plymouth, Devon and East Cornwall. Visit our Projects page to see examples of loft conversions, extensions, internal alterations and new builds we’ve supported.

Start Your Project

Whether you’re planning a loft conversion, extension, internal alteration or new build, we can provide the structural design needed to support construction and satisfy Building Regulations.

Get in touch with us through our Contact Us page to discuss your project.

Client Feedback

“​Dan at DV Structural Engineering approached the structural engineering needs of the build with a great degree of professionalism and a whole host of really useful friendly advice based on his experience too. Following a thorough survey, our calculations and drawings were delivered within the suggested timeframe. I would highly recommend friends, family and strangers alike to reach out to DV Structural to discuss your structural engineering needs.” – Simon B

Extremely good service from Daniel at DV Structural Engineering. Had a really bad experience with another less qualified engineer so be careful if you even consider using anyone other than Daniel. – Nigel A

I am extremely impressed with DV Structural Engineering. Professional, knowledgeable, and experienced business. They completed the structural calculations for my extension all within a reasonable timeframe, and provided professional insight and solutions to some issues we were facing. Excellent communication through email and phone calls, would highly recommend and will definitely be using them again for any future work! – David S