# Structural & Engineering in Old Amersham

Structural, MEP, acoustic and sustainability consultants. Procured and coordinated as part of one contract. Delivered for Old Amersham (HP7), Home Counties, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Buckinghamshire Council.

## Overview
HXL delivers structural & engineering in Old Amersham and across the wider Home Counties. On a turnkey scheme, HXL procures and coordinates all engineering disciplines required to deliver the build. Structural engineering, M&E, acoustic, sustainability and specialist consultants sit within our main contract, under single-point responsibility. You do not novate between firms at each stage. We hold the ring.

## Capability
- Structural engineering design (SE-signed)
- Temporary works design for façade retention and basement schemes
- Mechanical, electrical and plumbing design
- Acoustic consultant coordination
- SAP / Part L sustainability compliance
- Party wall engineer coordination
- Arboricultural and ecological reports where required

## Old Amersham: local context
**Property stock.** Old Amersham High Street medieval and Georgian listed properties, Misbourne Valley stock, Metroland detached on the Rectory Road side, Chilterns AONB country homes further out.

**Planning and conservation.** Old Amersham Conservation Area covers the entire historic core. Chilterns AONB. Very high proportion of Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings. Local planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council.

**Typical scope in Old Amersham:**
- Grade II listed refurbishment in the High Street core
- Lime plaster, limecrete and breathable retrofit
- Heritage joinery and sash window restoration
- Country home extensions respecting AONB constraints
- Conservation-sensitive M&E upgrades in listed fabric

## Process
01. **Scope discipline matrix** — We confirm which consultants your scheme requires against the RIBA plan of work.
02. **Procurement** — We procure from our vetted network; client sees fees and scope before appointment.
03. **Coordination** — Weekly cross-discipline meetings, drawings issued as a single coordinated package.
04. **On-site management** — Consultant site visits, RFIs and sign-offs managed by the HXL team.

## FAQ
**Does HXL carry out structural & engineering in Old Amersham?** Yes. HXL delivers structural & engineering across Old Amersham (HP7) and the wider Home Counties, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Old Amersham?** Buckinghamshire Council. Old Amersham Conservation Area covers the entire historic core. Chilterns AONB. Very high proportion of Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings.

**What properties does HXL work on in Old Amersham?** Old Amersham High Street medieval and Georgian listed properties, Misbourne Valley stock, Metroland detached on the Rectory Road side, Chilterns AONB country homes further out.

## Related
- Structural & Engineering (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/structural-engineering
- Construction in Old Amersham: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/old-amersham

Contact: info@hxlconstruction.com · +44 7845 585147 · HXL Construction Ltd, 102 Vine Lane, Uxbridge, London UB10 0BE