Reviews

We hired Paul Shoda from Stap Structural Engineering to provide accurate calculations for a steel beam and RSJ, expecting professionalism. Instead, he included calculations on the plans but later claimed they were for his use only—so why put them there? Worse, his measurements were wrong, forcing us to pay extra to fix his mistakes. This has been an expensive and frustrating experience. A structural engineer should provide accuracy and reliability, but we got neither. I would not recommend this service.

Terrible service. If you want someone who is professional, writes their own reports is accurate and timely do not use this company. I requested a structural survey on a property. When the report arrived 2 weeks later, it contained numerous inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions. The wrong address. Stating 'clear evidence of subsidence' in one section and 'no structural movement' in another. The 4 for courtesy is for his PA. Paul said he doesn't write his own reports - it was clearly a copy and paste job. 15% discount accepted. Revised report correct but still not on time.

I was buying an older property that didn’t have building regulations sign off for work done 20 years ago. I spoke to Paul who replied promptly. He carried out a detailed survey of an RSJ and submitted the report and calculations I needed to apply for regularisation (retrospective application). The work was urgent so I could exchange on the property with confidence the work had been done to standard. I used his reports to make the application which is currently under consideration. My only suggestion would be better communication on how long the report would take to come through.

Paul was very prompt and the communication with his office was very clear. He was very nice. The drawings he gave me were for my builders to execute and once we had cleared up a miscommunication all was resolved quickly.

The company was quick to respond and lay out both pricing and details. The pricing was fair and the information was clear and concise.

We needed some steel calcs and a bridging design at short notice to bridge a sewer pipe that we were building over. Design and calcs received really quickly and very professional pack included via email. Expensive, but responsive.