Honesty & Integrity

Bringing A Fresh Approach To Structural Engineering

About

Structural engineering design is at the core of our experience. Director and chartered Structural Engineer Simon Finn has a wealth of structural engineering experience across several sectors including health, education and retail in the UK and NZ.

We work closely with architects, homeowners and commercial clients across Christchurch and around New Zealand to provide structural advice and structural design services. Much of our work is centered around designing new houses and house extensions and alterations. We are also extremely experienced in completing earthquake damage assessments and repairs along with providing structural designs to seismically strengthen existing buildings.

We also design commercial and industrial buildings, with our specific areas of specialism being in the use of steel frames and the design of circular water retaining structures.

Previous experience of working for specialist subcontractors has provided an awareness of financial viability in the marketplace that can sometimes be overlooked by others. This approach can result in significant cost savings for the build project.

We can assist with your project(s), no matter the size as we have a large network of independent engineers and engineering services to suit the project(s) needs which can all be managed by our in-house team.

We value all our clients whether they are large multi-national organisations or individual property owners, so if you’re in need of a structural engineer in the Christchurch area or around New Zealand then we’d love to hear from you.

Meet Deadlines

We work hard to meet deadlines and ensure our clients have the utmost in terms of efficiency; not only in a cost-effective design process but also on the path to getting there.

Cost Effective Design Solutions

We understand the value of our structural engineering knowledge and how this can help you make the right decisions early on in the architectural design process to avoid unnecessary costs.

Meet Briefs

We’ll work closely with you to ensure that our structural designs meet the requirements of your brief.

Honest Engineering Advice

We pride ourselves on being honest and upfront about the realities of project timescales and costs.

“Simon and the team were brilliant to deal with throughout the whole process. Great communication, prompt arrival and very professional. Would definitely recommend the team at Finesse”.

Alex
“Simon from Finesse became involved in our case when we were trying to settle our insurance claim after the Christchurch earthquake had substantially damaged our home. Simon looked over all the structural drawings and the suggested repair strategies. He communicated with the insurance company and made suggestions which allowed us to move forward and negotiate a settlement! His calm manner and realistic approach to a complicated situation made us feel very confident and comfortable. We would highly recommend using Finesse.”

Rhona and Nick
“We used Finesse Consulting Engineers to do the structural design for our unique steel framed house. Their approach was very flexible and collaborative during a quick timeframe. They listened our design needs and took all our request in consideration while getting the final design formed up. We would highly recommend Finesse to any potential new clients that are seeking great results and fantastic teamwork and communication, while staying on the budget with their cost effective design works.”

Benn and Olga
"Finesse always took the time to answer my questions and explain what all the technical engineering terminology meant in way I could understand. They are highly regarded in their field and their level of expertise put my mind at ease when recommending a solution."

M. Scott

Structural Engineering Design

Structural engineering design is at the core of our experience. We can assist with the structural design for most residential, commercial, health and education projects.
Whether you’re extending your home, building new, or strengthening an existing residential or commercial building, we can help with the design of foundation systems, retaining walls and more.
Find Out More
Forensic Investigation

We conduct residential and commercial structural damage assessments for buildings that have been effected by earthquakes.
We’re at the forefront of assessing the damage to buildings by utilising forensic assessment skills to interpret the impact of liquefaction and earthquake shaking damage.
Find Out More
Structural Engineering Expert Witness

We work for building owners, insurers and EQC to provide independent expert opinion to the High Court on structural damage.
We pride ourselves on offering independent structural engineering advice to allow the court to make informed decisions in earthquake damage litigation cases.
Find Out More
Seismic Strengthening

We conduct Initial and Detailed Seismic Assessments (ISA or DSA) of buildings to determine their seismic strength. We can then use these findings to design a strengthening scheme for that building or plans to conduct earthquake repairs.
Through the use of innovative new approaches we design buildings that are safer and will perform well during a seismic event.
Find Out More