# DCG Designs Ltd

DCG Designs Ltd is a Bristol-based structural engineering practice led by Dan Gardiner, a Chartered Structural Engineer with a quarter-century of professional experience across London, Bath and the South West. The practice specialises in providing expert structural design and engineering solutions for residential, commercial and heritage projects.

Dan brings extensive expertise in assessing, designing and delivering structural solutions for property extensions, renovations and new builds. His chartered status ensures all work meets the highest professional standards and building regulations compliance. The practice is particularly well-positioned to handle the complexities of period properties and conservation areas, common throughout Bristol and Bath, where sensitive structural interventions are required.

What distinguishes DCG Designs is the combination of deep technical knowledge with practical understanding of local construction challenges. Dan's two-decade tenure across the South West region means he understands local geology, planning sensitivities and contractor capabilities. This regional insight, paired with his chartered credentials, enables efficient project delivery without compromising on quality or safety.

The business serves homeowners planning extensions or renovations, property developers, architects requiring structural coordination, and local contractors needing design certification. Whether it's a straightforward rear extension or a complex listed building intervention, DCG Designs provides clear technical guidance and detailed specifications that allow projects to proceed with confidence.