# Silvatec Design

Silvatec Design is a specialist timber frame consultancy based in Guildford, Surrey, serving architects, builders, and developers across the UK. The firm provides comprehensive structural engineering and design solutions specifically for timber frame construction projects, with demonstrated expertise in complex builds including substantial cantilever structures.

The company caters to clients requiring pre-construction planning, design validation, and regulatory compliance for timber frame projects. Their team works with house builders, property developers, and design professionals who need detailed structural analysis and CAD-based design documentation before manufacturing begins.

What distinguishes Silvatec Design is their manufacturing-focused background—principal team members have worked in timber frame production, giving them practical insight into feasibility and buildability. Their quality assurance process is rigorous: all engineering undergoes independent checking by three engineers, whilst design work is reviewed by two designers including a senior team member. They maintain in-house software allowing rapid adaptation to new products and building codes, enabling accelerated design programmes when needed.

The firm offers pre-quotation appraisals to assess project viability, value engineering to optimise costs, and NHBC certification support. Site inspections and detailed reports provide ongoing assurance throughout projects. Their CAD-based delivery system streamlines information sharing with manufacturing partners and construction teams. With services spanning research and development support through to final site inspection, Silvatec Design positions itself as a technical partner reducing risk in timber frame construction delivery.