Case Studies
Real projects from homeowners across the Midlands — what they needed, what we did, and what it cost.
Wall Removal for a Victorian Terrace in Leicester — What It Costs and How It Works
How Simplify Structures designed a 178×102×19 UB steel beam for a load-bearing wall removal in a 1930s semi in Leicester. Fixed price £450, Building Control approval first submission.
Crack Investigation for a Detached House in Nottingham — SSI Report
A buyer's surveyor flagged diagonal cracking above a window in a Nottingham detached house. Simplify Structures carried out an SSI, confirmed shallow settlement — not progressive. Sale completed. Fixed price £480.
Pre-Purchase Structural Inspection in Birmingham — GSI Report
Buyers purchasing an Edwardian terrace in Birmingham needed a full structural inspection of the roof and rear extension. Simplify Structures GSI confirmed the structure was sound. Fixed price £681 (Birmingham zone).
Bay Window Crack Survey and Structural Assessment
Cracks around a bay window in a Victorian property — was it subsidence? Simplify Structures carried out a structural inspection, identified historic bay window movement, and confirmed no major works were needed.
Chimney Breast Removal Structural Inspection
A homeowner discovered a chimney breast had been removed without structural support. Simplify Structures inspected the remaining structure and confirmed it was stable. Practical advice, no unnecessary works.
Retaining Wall Structural Assessment
A retaining wall adjacent to a property was showing movement and cracking. Simplify Structures assessed the cause — poor drainage behind the wall — and recommended targeted repairs rather than full reconstruction.
Loft Conversion Structural Inspection
A homeowner had concerns about the roof structure of an existing loft conversion. Simplify Structures inspected the conversion, confirmed it was generally stable, and recommended minor strengthening measures.
Subsidence Investigation and Crack Survey
Cracks around windows and doors raised concerns about subsidence for a prospective buyer. Simplify Structures carried out a crack survey, confirmed historic settlement — not active subsidence — and supported the purchase.
Roof Sagging Structural Survey
A homeowner noticed visible sagging in the roof structure. Simplify Structures surveyed the roof space, identified long-term timber creep, and confirmed that full replacement was not necessary — targeted strengthening was sufficient.