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Ora Labora delivers a fully managed structural design service. This is provided with all building control calculations and drawing submissions. The fully managed service is available to commercial and private, and residential projects. Ora Labora specialise in conversions, refurbishments, self-builds, extensions and loft conversions. Ora Labora works with several carefully chosen strategic partners, including architects, property developers, builders as well as finance houses, to ensure that all projects are delivered on budget, on time, and to their full potential.

Our Core Areas

Ora Labora delivers a fully managed structural design service. This is provided with all building control calculations and drawing submissions. The fully managed service is available to commercial and private, and residential projects. Our specialty lies in conversions, refurbishments, self-builds, extensions and loft conversions. We works with several carefully chosen strategic partners, including architects, property developers, builders as well as finance houses, to ensure that all projects are delivered on budget, on time, and to their full potential.

Structural Design and Drawings

From the design of one beam to replace a load bearing wall to the design of entire new build homes and everything in between. We attend site visits, to understand the existing structure. We discuss ideas with Architects, Clients, and Builders to ensure our designs are aesthetic, economic and compliant with Building Control regulations.
  • Loft Conversion
  • Extensions
  • New Builds
  • Mezannine Floor
  • Installations
  • Change of use
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Temporary Works Design

We provide temporary works designs for propping, formwork, falsework, lifting beams and many more. We understand that every project has it’s unique requirements so we approach each project by first understanding the constraints and discussing the preferred sequence of construction/deconstruction to ensure the right solution is achieved.
  • Sequencing of Works
  • Façade Retention
  • Removal of Load Bearing Wall, Floor, Roof
  • Retaining Wall Propping
  • Hoarding Design
  • Scaffolding
  • Plant Loading Platform
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Structural Surveys

We undertake structural surveys for owners, potential buyers and insurance organisations identifying structural issues. We not only identify the defects but we will also review historic local data researching causes and finally providing comprehensive recommendations on how to resolve the structural issues identified.
  • Defects
  • Home Buyers
  • Insurance
  • Change of use
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Construction Product Research

We specialize in traditional mortars and will undertake research and testing to ensure historic building refurbishments are completed to exacting structural standards
  • Historic Mortars
  • Damaged Historic Timber Sections
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We Provide the Best Structural Engineering Service

Client testimonials

Janet King
Janet King CLIENT
I was very impressed with Ora Labora. I would use this company again. Stella was and efficient.Going to a lot of trouble to give me details and recommendations.
Sarah Karis Tonks
Sarah Karis Tonks CLIENT
Great service and qualifications at a great price! would definitely use Stella again!
Maria Saiani
Maria Saiani CLIENT
It was a pleasure working with Ora Labora in a structural survey. It has shown deep knowledge and commitment to the job. I strongly recommend them to anyone looking for structural engineering.
S Varghese
S Varghese CLIENT
The service is very professional, cost effective and dedication to get things one in a timely manner with dedication is excellent.
Richard Garnett
Richard Garnett Director, ARC Survey and Design Consultants, PETERBOROUGH
‘Ora Labora’s thoroughness and attention to detail is second to none. We are always reassured by the quality of their drawings and calculations, which enable ARC Survey and Design Consultants and our recommended teams of builders to get the project right first time.’
Agron Dauti
Agron Dauti Executive Director, ALBDECO Builders & Decorators Ltd, KINGSTON UPON THAMES
‘We have used Ora Labora Limited for several years. We have found them very professional, quick to respond and affordable. We will use them again and are very happy to recommend them to others’
James Burgess
James Burgess Architectural Designer, ProArk, EDINBURGH
Ora Labora will always be my first call when I’m looking for a Structural Engineer to support my projects. The quality of their drawings and the accuracy of their calculation packages is second to none. The clear and concise communication and fast project turnaround makes them an ideal partner for ProArk

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