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Structural & Civil Engineering Services

Reilly Structures provides professional structural and civil engineering services tailored to residential and small-scale commercial projects.

Practical, compliant, and buildable solutions delivered by site engineering experience.

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Our Services - Residential and Commercial

  • Building Warrant Support (Scotland)

    Preparation of structural drawings and calculations to support Building Warrant submissions

    • In-depth knowledge of the Scottish Building Standards and local authority expectations

    • Familiarity with planning regulations allows for practical and compliant structural solutions

    • Support for SER certification where applicable, working alongside approved Certifiers of Design

    • Collaborative approach with clients, architects, and contractors to ensure efficient approvals

  • Surface Water Drainage Design (SUDS)

    • Design of sustainable drainage systems including soakaways, permeable paving, attenuation, and discharge calculations in line with SEPA and local council guidance.

    Foul Water & Below-Ground Drainage layouts

    • Drainage layout plans for new builds, extensions and conversions, including connection to mains, manhole details and invert level checks.

  • Construction-ready structural drawings and annotations

    • Integration with architectural layouts.

    • Site-friendly details to reduce build risk and ensure compliance.

  • Beam, column, and frame design

    • Baseplates, cleats, stub and moment connections.

    • Design support for contractors and steel fabricators.

  • On-site structural inspections with written reports for building movement, cracks, or defects.

    Supporting contractors during the build phase:

    • Site inspections and builder queries answered promptly

    • Advice on unforeseen structural issues or changes during construction

    • Mark-up of structural changes for warrant amendments

  • Providing on-site and remote support to clients and contractors throughout the construction phase. From early-stage queries to issues that arise during the build, we offer clear, professional guidance to help keep your project running smoothly, safely and on track.

    Site visits and inspections - Regular or one-off visits to review construction progress, provide structural advice, or address concerns.

    Structural advice during construction - On-call support for queries during installation, sequencing, or problem-solving on site.

    Construction monitoring reports - Formal reports documenting site conditions, compliance with design intent, or progress reviews.

    Client-side representation - Independent structural oversight on behalf of homeowners or developers to ensure standards are met.

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Projects

Reilly Structures promises structural design that is creative, considered, and ready to build. Our work is shaped by practical construction insight, grounded engineering knowledge, and clear, proactive communication from start to finish.

  • Telford Drive - Attic Conversion

    Attic Conversion Telford Drive, Edinburgh

    Structural redesign of the roof and conversion of a new attic in an Edinburgh residential property.

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  • Garage Conversion & Alterations

    Garage Conversion & Alterations Barrhead, Glasgow

    Converting an existing single storey garage into a spacious open-plan living and dining area.

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  • Longniddry Store

    Store Structural Alteration, Longniddry

    Structural alteration works to an existing commercial premise in Longniddry to support a revised layout and improved functionality.

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  • Dall Hallow Single Storey Extension

    Single Storey Extension Dall Hallow, North Berwick

    Provided full structural engineering support - structural detailing, building warrant documentation, and planning application support for this single storey extension to form an enhanced open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge space. 

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  • Attic Conversion Seaforth Drive, Edinburgh

    A transformation of unused attic space into a new habitable floor level, complete with timber-framed internal walls, vaulted ceilings, and a fully compliant new staircase.

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  • A house with red roof on Robert Louis Way in North Berwick

    Garage Conversion Robert Louis Way, North Bewrick

    Converting a partially finished garage into a functional ground-floor room that seamlessly integrated with the main house.

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Testimonials

  • “Shane made the whole process of getting our attic conversion through building warrant completely stress-free.

    He explained everything clearly, worked quickly, and was always available to answer our questions.

    We’re so pleased with the final result and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing a structural engineer.”

    Mia Knani | Home Owner | Barrhead

  • “Shane’s understanding of site conditions and building regulations is excellent, and he brings a practical, solution-focused approach to every job.

    I’ve worked with Shane on a number of residential projects and continue to return to him for one simple reason, he’s reliable, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work with.

    Communication is always clear and timely.  Shane is approachable, always contactable when needed, and a real asset to have on the team.

    His professionalism and consistency make the design and warrant process much smoother."

    Fergal Talty | Architect | FT Consulting

  • “Shane is really easy to work with and very knowledgeable.

    We contacted Shane to help with removing a wall for our new kitchen and patio layout.

    He handled the calculations and building warrant drawings with professionalism and gave us complete confidence at every stage.”

    Colin Macaloney | Home Owner | North Berwick

  • "Shane was brilliant to work with from start to finish on our house extension.

    He explained everything clearly, responded quickly to questions, and gave us real confidence in the structural design. The build went smoothly, and we are delighted with the end result. I would highly recommend Reilly Structures to anyone planning an extension."

    Lorraine O’Connor | Homeowner | Dunbar

  • "We hired Reilly Structures for the structural design of our rear extension, and Shane’s expertise made a big difference.

    He was approachable, knowledgeable, and always professional. Everything was delivered on time and to a high standard.

    I would not hesitate to use Shane again or recommend him to others."

    Marc Cunningham | Homeowner | North Berwick

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