House Design

Single storey house structural design in Brisbane: what you get and what drives the fee

A single storey house looks simple, but the structure still has to suit the soil, wind and the architect's layout. This article explains what is included in a typical structural design package from our RPEQ engineers.

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What is designed

  • Slab and footings to suit the AS 2870 site class
  • Beams, lintels and any steel posts
  • Roof framing and tie-down for the wind classification
  • Bracing layout and connection details
  • Form 15 design certificate for the certifier

What affects the fee

  • Site class and slope
  • Large openings, raked ceilings or cantilevers
  • Material choice — timber, steel or mixed
  • How complete the architectural drawings are

How to start

Send the architectural plans, soil report and wind class if known. We will confirm the scope and provide a fixed quote.

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We inspect homes across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and South East Queensland.