RESIDENTIAL ENGINEERING

Geelong Engineering Services

The Geelong Structural Engineers residential engineering team has been delivering high-quality engineering design and documentation for a wide range of residential building projects for over 10 years. Our extensive experience and expertise allow us to provide rapid, cost-effective solutions while maintaining an exceptional level of client service. With residential engineering as a core focus of our business, we offer a comprehensive range of services that support our position as trusted leaders in the industry.

Footing, Foundations and Slab on Grade

We design foundation and footing systems to suit a wide range of residential applications, with extensive experience in both single and multi-storey dwellings. Our team carefully reviews site conditions, structural requirements, and relevant design standards to ensure the most suitable and cost-effective foundation solution is achieved for your project. Proper footing design is essential for long-term stability, performance, and compliance. To learn more about footings, please contact our team

Framing

We provide structural design and certification for single and multi-storey timber and steel framing systems. Our solutions are practical, compliant, and designed to ensure safe and durable building performance.

Roof System

We design a wide range of roof structural systems, including conventional timber roofs, roof beams, and engineered truss solutions. Our roof designs are practical, compliant, and tailored to suit the requirements of each project.

Suspended Floor Slab

Using the latest design codes and guidelines, we can comfortably complete design and documentation for a range of suspended floors including in-situ concrete, composite concrete and steel truss design, traditional timber or steel joist, timber trusses, deltacore panels and hebel flooring.

Renovation Solutions

Whether you are adding a new room, extending a floor, or modifying existing spaces, our experienced team provides tailored structural designs to suit your project. We also offer certification for wall removals, roof space modifications, and the enclosure of carports and verandas. Learn more about our renovation solutions.

Stormwater

We design reliable stormwater drainage systems that meet local Council standards and support effective site water management. Our team delivers practical and economical solutions suited to a variety of ground conditions, for both residential homes and multi-unit developments. To learn more about our stormwater drainage services, please contact us.

Swimming Pool

We provide structural engineering design for swimming pools of all shapes and sizes, including concrete and masonry construction. Our pool solutions are safe, durable, and tailored to suit your project requirements. To learn more about our pool engineering services, please contact our team.

Garage Patio and Gazebo

Many Councils and Shires require ancillary structures to be certified by a qualified engineer. We provide both standard and custom structural designs for a wide range of ancillary works, ensuring compliance, safety, and suitability for your specific project requirements.

Drawings & Certification / Regulation 126

We provide detailed structural drawings and Certification / Form 126 Certificate of Design for building approval and construction purposes. All documentation is prepared in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC).Our certification confirms that the structural design complies with applicable regulations and is suitable for construction.

Retaining and Screen Wall Design and Certification

We provide structural design and certification for retaining and screen walls, ranging from small garden walls to larger support structures. Whether your project requires standard details or a more complex engineered solution, our experience with various materials and wall systems ensures a safe, compliant, and durable outcome. To learn more about retaining walls, please contact our team.

Wall Removal Alterations and Additions

We provide structural engineering design and certification for wall removals, building alterations, and residential additions. Our team assesses load-bearing elements and designs appropriate structural supports to ensure all modifications are safe, compliant, and in accordance with Australian Standards. Whether you are renovating, extending, or reconfiguring internal spaces, we deliver practical engineering solutions to support your project.

Modular Structures

We provide engineering design and certification for modular and manufactured structures, including roof, wall, and floor systems in both steel and timber construction. Our solutions are practical, compliant, and tailored to suit a range of project requirements, from simple modules to more complex structural systems.

Piling Details

We provide piling solutions for a wide range of structural and ground support applications. Whether your project involves protecting existing services and infrastructure such as sewer lines, retaining walls, swimming pools, or bore structures—or you are commencing a new development, our team has the expertise and experience to deliver reliable and effective piling designs tailored to your requirements.

Sewer and Water Reticulation

Whether you require a solution for a proposed subdivision or have a project within a private property, we can provide designs and manage the construction of your project. As a registered holder of all current Water Corporation manuals, codes and standards, we have access to as-constructed information that shows all sewer, water and drainage networks.

On-Site Waste Design and Disposal System

For properties located in areas without access to a reticulated sewer network, councils typically require a Site and Soil Assessment along with an engineered Effluent Disposal Design. These systems ensure that household wastewater is treated and disposed of safely, in accordance with environmental and regulatory requirements. Our team provides practical and compliant on-site wastewater solutions, with experience in a range of modern treatment and disposal systems. We deliver tailored designs that suit the specific conditions of your site and support long-term, effective performance for your development.

Structural Certification for Solar Panel Installation

We provide structural engineering certification for solar panel installations on residential and commercial buildings. Our team assesses existing roof framing and structural capacity to ensure the proposed solar system is safely supported and compliant with relevant Australian Standards and council or installer requirements.

Working Drawings

We provide detailed structural working drawings to support accurate construction and project delivery. Our drawings include clear member sizes, connection details, footing layouts, and structural specifications, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and providing builders with practical documentation for on-site implementation.