Structural Engineering Services

Expert structural engineering solutions throughout Northland including Kerikeri, Paihia, Whangarei, Dargaville, Bay of Islands, Kaipara District, and Far North District. Foundation assessments, retaining walls, and structural design tailored to local conditions.

Structural Engineering Expertise

Gumboots Consulting Engineers provides specialized structural engineering services throughout Northland, including Far North District, Kaipara District, and Whangarei. Our structural solutions are informed by detailed geotechnical knowledge, ensuring designs that are appropriate for local ground conditions and building requirements.

We understand the structural challenges presented by Northland's varied terrain, from hillside developments requiring retaining walls to properties needing foundation solutions for challenging soil conditions. Our team delivers practical, cost-effective structural designs that prioritize safety and durability.

Whether you need foundation assessments for a new build, retaining wall design for a sloping site, or slope stability analysis for a challenging property, we provide engineered solutions backed by thorough geotechnical investigation and professional engineering judgment.

Our Structural Engineering Services

Comprehensive structural engineering solutions throughout Northland

Foundation Assessments

Comprehensive foundation assessments combining geotechnical investigation with structural engineering to recommend appropriate foundation systems.

  • Foundation type recommendations
  • Bearing capacity analysis
  • Settlement predictions
  • Foundation design reports

Retaining Wall Design

Structural design of retaining walls for residential and commercial properties, including gravity walls, cantilever walls, and reinforced earth structures.

  • Wall type selection
  • Structural calculations
  • Drainage design
  • Construction drawings

Slope Stability Analysis

Assessment of slope stability for hillside properties and developments, including analysis of existing slopes and design of stabilization measures.

  • Stability calculations
  • Failure mechanism analysis
  • Stabilization design
  • Risk assessment

Temporary Excavations

Design and assessment of temporary excavations and shoring systems for construction projects, ensuring worker safety and adjacent property protection.

  • Excavation stability assessment
  • Shoring system design
  • Dewatering requirements
  • Safety specifications

Remedial Design

Engineering solutions for existing structural issues including foundation problems, retaining wall failures, and slope instability.

  • Problem diagnosis
  • Remedial options assessment
  • Repair design
  • Construction monitoring

Peer Reviews

Independent peer review of structural and geotechnical designs to verify compliance with standards and identify potential issues.

  • Design review
  • Calculation verification
  • Code compliance check
  • Review reports

Get Your Structural Engineering Assessment

Contact our structural engineering team to discuss your foundation, retaining wall, or structural requirements. We provide expert structural solutions throughout Northland, including Kerikeri, Whangarei, Dargaville, Kaipara District, and Far North District.

Ready to start your structural engineering project?