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March 17, 2024 Building Your Dream Home: The Importance of Structural Engineering At Ora Labora Structural Engineers we understand the allure of building your dream home. It’s a chance to create a space that…

February 20, 2024 Is Your Home Showing Signs of Foundation Problems? Understanding Underpinning Unseen but essential, the foundation silently supports the entire building’s weight. However, over time, various factors can weaken the foundation, leading to structural…

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November 14, 2023 Beyond Structural Problems: The Unseen Causes of Wall Cracks Cracks in walls are often a cause for concern, conjuring up images of crumbling foundations and impending structural failure. However, not all…

October 17, 2023 Navigating Planning Permission Applications Submitting planning applications can often be a minefield and we actively work with our clients to take away the headache and speed…

September 11, 2023 The Importance of Using a Structural Engineer When Buying and Renovating an Older House There can be something magical about restoring an older building to its former glory. If walls could talk, the stories they could…

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July 12, 2023 Do You Need a Structural Engineer to Remove a Load-Bearing Wall? Why removing a load-bearing wall needs a structural engineer, how to tell if a wall is load-bearing, beam and padstone rules of…

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Andrew Vear 6 months ago

Stella did a great job for us. She liaised with building control (quite a challenge) and thought of things we would have never considered. Overall she did a great job for us and we are extremely happy with the outcome.

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Luke Sowinski a year ago

We used Ora Labora to get structural drawings for the removal of 5 load bearing walls. I had contacted many other structural engineer firms but they were hesitant to take on the project. When I rang Ora Labora there were no issues and they were able to come out quickly to survey the property. Everyone was very professional and I was able to get the final drawings very quickly at a good price. I handed these over to my builder and they were able to complete the work without any issues. I would highly recommend and would use them again!

Graham Stewart 3 years ago

We were referred to Ora Labora and it was a great referral. Stella came around and checked the property and had given us enough notice of where we needed to excavate for her to get a better understanding of the existing building. Drawings were submitted for our approval before final drawings completed. All done in great time, to me. Thank you Ivy for all your effort and communication as well. Well deserved 5 plus stars.

Jay Shah 4 years ago

Highly recommended structural engineer. I was introduced by a friend to a very good and efficient structural engineer, Stella Macharia. She analysed the project and supported me during the process of new build on the 3rd floor. Stella attended at the site time stated and identified the issue straight away, and was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Ora Labora and her team and wish to continue to work with them for any future projects.

derek elding 6 months ago

Excellent service from all at Ora Labora, they work with you to achieve the best result for your requirements.

Harry Gresham 7 months ago

Smooth process and trusted team to work with for our internal renovations. Would use again.

yasamine watts 6 months ago

Helped us very quickly in an urgent situation, excellent work. Would definitely recommend.

James Ekberg 8 months ago

Really impressive service - prompt, professional, and helpful.

S.A.M 5 months ago

Smooth experience working with Ora Labora Ltd. Will definitely use again.

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