DTCE Structural Engineers
About
We engineer visions that help support our clients, our people, and our structures.
We've been drawing, calculating, and consulting on all types of projects in our 30 years of business, from commercial and industrial developments, to backyard builds.
Let us help consult with any structural or geotechnical designs or reporting you may need. We also work closely with territorial authorities (councils) so we know exactly what they're after when it comes to building consents.
Abby
Floor 1/11 Broderick RoadJohnsonville
Wellington 6037
Credentials
SiteWise NZ
Steel Construction New Zealand
Projects
Timber Pole - Retaining Wall
Our client engaged us to address multiple issues related to their property. Their primary concern was to provide support for an unretained bank that ran parallel to their house. At the top of this bank, the neighbor's house potentially faced support issues during seismic events or heavy rainfall. Additionally, the bank's aesthetics were in need of improvement. Serving as the sole consultants, we were responsible for designing both the retaining wall and a fall-from-height barrier/fence. Collaborating closely with the client and contractor, we presented various retaining options and collectively evaluated their merits and drawbacks to select the most suitable solution.
Bee keepers workshop - Abel Tasman
We were engaged to design and monitor the construction of a new boat shed and bee-keeping workshop at a remote location on the outskirts of the Abel Tasman National Park. The project required various specific engineer-designed items. This included timber-pile and concrete-pile foundations with concrete ground beams. Ecoply and Multibraces were used for the suspended slabs, bracing, and a ply ceiling diaphragm. The project's remote location (only accessible via boat) meant we had to design the structure with material access in mind, minimising the amount of material that needed to be brought in. We worked closely with the architect to meet the client's unique architectural requirements.
Workmanship reviews
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BC Rating
5.0
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Workmanship |
5.0
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Quality of workmanship provided |
| Cost |
5.0
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Final cost kept to the quoted cost | |
| Schedule |
4.0
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Job kept to schedule | |
| Communications |
5.0
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Professional and responsive |
Google reviews
Rating for DTCE Structural Engineers
sue clarke
Highly recommended. Great company to deal with and excellent communication throughout the project. Reply: Thanks Sue! its always great to hear from people we've been able to help
Sophia Smart
Kyle is so knowledgable, we really appreciate your help with a potential property. Highly recommended ☺️
Christina Thornley
Outstanding, professional service and support for our earthquake strengthening and retainer wall project. Reply: Thanks, Christina, it's fantastic to hear you had a good experience with us!
Laine Kawana-Mouat
Terrible service and will keep adding hidden costs to final bill. Would never use again. Reply: Thank you for your feedback and for discussing your concerns with us. We understand your disappointment regarding unexpected costs during your project to strengthen your deck. In projects like this, unforeseen challenges can arise, such as the existing concrete foundation we encountered, which required a redesign to ensure compliance with the NZ building code. Our team worked diligently to address these issues while maintaining the integrity and safety of your structure. At DTCE Structural Engineers, we're committed to clear communication and transparency throughout our projects. We're reviewing our processes to better highlight potential complexities and ensure our clients are well-informed every step of the way. Your input was invaluable in helping us improve. If there's anything more we can do or further suggestions you have, please feel free to reach out to us at info@dtce.co.nz or 04 475 7933
Ruth Kathryne
So helpful and approachable, would highly recommend. Reply: Hi Ruth, thanks for the feedback and recommendation!
Brad Zimmerman
We used DTCE recently to do the workings for a big house extension project, and they were quick, friendly, and helped us choose the right pricing option for our needs. Highly recommended.
