# Business Description

Bourdon Hill is a specialist structural engineering consultancy serving London's residential property market. Since 2009, they've completed over 800 projects across Greater London, creating 12,000m² of new living space through expert structural design and technical planning support.

The firm specialises in delivering design-led structural engineering that respects architectural vision rather than compromising it. They handle complex projects including basement design with Impact Assessments, open-plan reconfigurations, loft extensions, and refurbishments across Victorian terraces, Georgian townhouses, and modern developments. Their expertise spans London-specific planning regulations, conservation area policies, and borough-specific requirements from Westminster to Kensington & Chelsea.

What sets Bourdon Hill apart is their approach to solving structural challenges. Rather than simply identifying problems, they bring multiple viable solutions to architects and homeowners. They specialise in hidden structural calculations—concealing RSJ steelwork within ceiling voids, integrating structural glazing, and detailing slimline beams that preserve spatial planning and aesthetic intent. This design-first mentality positions them as technical partners to architects rather than problem-spotters.

They serve both homeowners undertaking ambitious residential projects and design professionals requiring robust technical documentation for planning submissions. Their deliverables include pre-planning feasibility studies, Construction Method Statements, and the stringent Basement Impact Assessments increasingly demanded by London planning committees.

With 338+ homes transformed and 211+ extra rooms built, Bourdon Hill combines deep local knowledge with a commitment to engineering solutions that enhance rather than obstruct architectural design.