New Residential Developments
Established in 1974, GC Robertson delivers trusted structural and civil engineering solutions across Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex.
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Our Services for New Developments Include:
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Residential developments - engineering support for small to medium-scale housing schemes
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Commercial buildings - structural and civil design for retail, office, and mixed-use sites
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Substructure and superstructure design - complete solutions from foundations to roof level
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Drainage and infrastructure design - including roads, utilities, and sustainable drainage (SuDS) systems
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Early-stage feasibility - identifying risks, constraints, and cost efficiencies before construction begins
Why Developers Choose GC Robertson
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Decades of experience working with local authorities, architects, and contractors
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In-depth knowledge of East Anglia’s ground conditions, planning requirements, and building regulations
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Integrated structural and civil engineering support from concept through to completion
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Cost-effective solutions designed to minimise delays and streamline approvals
Regional Coverage Across East Anglia
Providing structural and civil engineering services throughout Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire.
Suffolk – Southwold, Aldeburgh, Felixstowe, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft, Newmarket, Sudbury, Stowmarket, Woodbridge & beyond.
Norfolk – Norwich, King’s Lynn, Great Yarmouth, Thetford, Dereham, Cromer, Wymondham, Downham Market & beyond.
It’s best to involve GC Robertson at the start of your project. Early input helps identify structural solutions, avoid costly design changes, and ensure your plans meet Building Regulations.
Yes, extensions require structural design and calculations for approval. GC Robertson provides the drawings and reports needed to make your extension safe, compliant, and buildable.
Loft conversions almost always require structural input. We design the beams, floors, and supports to ensure your new living space is structurally sound and meets regulations.
No, it’s unsafe to remove a load-bearing wall without professional design. GC Robertson specifies the correct beams and supports so alterations can be carried out safely and approved by Building Control.
A structural survey is a detailed inspection of a property’s structure. GC Robertson provides clear reports on issues such as cracks, movement, or subsidence, along with practical recommendations.
Many projects fall under Permitted Development and don’t need planning permission. However, Building Regulations approval is always required, and GC Robertson supplies the calculations and drawings for compliance.
Often both are needed. Your architect creates the design, while GC Robertson ensures the structure can be built safely and cost-effectively.
Yes. Our engineers design foundations suited to your site conditions, ensuring your extension is stable, compliant, and built to last.
GC Robertson provides detailed structural drawings and calculations. These documents are used for Building Control approval and guide your contractor during construction.
Early involvement allows us to test feasibility and identify cost-effective solutions. This means smoother approvals, fewer delays, and designs that are practical from the start.
FAQs on Working With GC Robertson
Quick answers on our structural surveys, designs, and services.
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Structural and Civil Engineers for Planning, Design and Compliance in East Anglia
Since 1974, GC Robertson has delivered structural and civil engineering solutions across Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex.
From structural surveys and bespoke design to foundations and alterations, our team provides practical, buildable solutions that support residential, commercial, and industrial projects across East Anglia.
Structural & Civil Engineering for New Developments Across East Anglia
GCR supports residential and commercial developments throughout Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire. From small housing schemes to mixed-use projects, our engineers provide structural design, substructure and superstructure design, and civil engineering input that keeps developments safe, efficient, and compliant. By getting involved at the early stages, we help projects move smoothly from planning to construction.