Structural Engineering Services

Structural Engineering Services for Residential & Commercial Projects

At SNIP Consulting Engineers, we provide comprehensive structural engineering services for residential and commercial developments. Our team ensures safe, efficient, and code-compliant designs, tailored to each project’s requirements.

Our Services Include:

Foundations & Substructure

• Pier & Beam Construction – traditional pier and beam designs for stability and load management
  
  

• Waffle Pod Foundations – optimised slab-on-ground systems for residential developments
  
  

• Raft Foundations – for challenging soil or high-load conditions
  
  

• Screw Pier Foundations – quick-install, cost-effective foundation solutions
  
  

• OSD & Special Stormwater Pit Structures – design and detailing of structural pits in compliance with standards
  
  

Structural Design & Analysis

• Review and interpretation of Geotechnical and Salinity Assessment Reports
  
  

• Structural design based on geotech findings, including:
  
  

  • AS 2870 – Residential Slabs & Footings
    
    

  • AS 3600 – Concrete Structures
    
    

  • AS 4678 – Earth Retaining Structures
    
    

  • AS 1684 – Timber Framing Code
    
    

  • AS 4100 – Steel Structures
    
    

• Timber framing, cantilevered structures, suspended slabs, and retaining wall design
  
  

Building & Construction Support

• Building plan approvals for Sydney Water and local councils
  
  

• Dilapidation reports, structural condition assessment reports, and structural adequacy certificates
  
  

• Timber flooring and brick veneer structure design
  
  

• Structural steel design for access ramps, stairways, and swimming pools
  
  

• Coordination with architects and builders to implement cost-effective and sustainable structural solutions
  
  

Why Choose SNIP Consulting for Structural Engineering:

• Designs aligned with Australian Standards: AS 2870, AS 3600, AS 4678, AS 1684, AS 4100, and relevant timber/steel residential codes
  
  

• Practical, buildable, and sustainable solutions
  
  

• Collaborative approach with architects, builders, and stakeholders to optimise cost and efficiency
  
  

• Expertise across foundations, slabs, retaining walls, stormwater structures, and steel/timber structures
  
  

• End-to-end service from geotech review → structural design → certification → approvals
  
  

✅ Whether you’re constructing a single dwelling, multi-unit residential building, or complex commercial structure, our team delivers safe, compliant, sustainable, and efficient structural solutions, helping your project progress smoothly from design to construction.