What we do
Structural Engineering
Structural Engineering Services
At Wilton Joubert, we specialise in structural and Specific Engineering Design (SED) for low-rise residential projects throughout New Zealand. Our experience spans everything from standalone new homes to multiplex units, major renovations and complex builds.
Whether you’re starting with concept plans or need support through to construction, our team is here to provide smart, code-compliant design solutions that are tailored to your site, budget and build team.
We offer full support across the design and construction process, including on-site meetings, preliminary advice, and construction monitoring for compliance and peace of mind.
Foundation Design
We design safe, practical foundations suited to your site conditions, structure type and local requirements.
Timber Subfloors
- Pile design
- Subfloor bracing and structural layout
Concrete Slabs
- Expertise in a wide range of slab systems, including:
- Conventional slab-on-grade
- RibRaft
- Xpod
- MaxRaft
- Other insulated slab systems
Specialised Pile Design
- Timber piles, bored concrete, screw piles and barrier wall systems
- Suitable for soft soils, soil creep, and builds near public infrastructure or tanks
Foundation Walls
- Traditional masonry block
- Modern ICF and polyblock systems
Challenging Soil Conditions
- Foundation solutions for liquefaction zones (TC1, TC2, TC3)
- We played a key role in the Christchurch rebuild, developing slab innovations specifically for TC3 sites
- Expansive clay soils, especially prevalent across the Auckland regio
Superstructure Design
We provide full structural design for residential superstructures, including support for features that go beyond standard architectural or truss supplier specifications.
Beams and Lintels
- LVL, Glulam, Prolam and other engineered timber
- Steel sections including PFC, UB, UC
- Designed for strength, deflection and structural compatibility
Wall and Roof Systems
- Custom wall bracing
- Portal frames and ceiling diaphragm systems
- Chimney framing in timber, block or concrete
- Fire-rated wall framing and stability
- Exposed truss design
- Braced post systems
Floor Systems
- Timber and hybrid midfloor solutions
- CLT and Mass Timber (new to residential applications)
- Concrete midfloor systems
Special Features
- Wind beam and non-typical load path design
- Stone schist and other veneer wall supports
- Masonry and polyblock wall design
- Precast panel detailing
- Wind zone assessments
Ready to lay the right foundation for your project?
Retaining Walls
We design retaining systems for a wide range of landscape and structural needs:
- Keystone systems
- Timber retaining walls
- Masonry block retaining
- Site-specific engineered solutions
Construction Monitoring
We offer construction monitoring throughout the build to ensure compliance with consented designs. Our team works closely with your builder and site manager to keep the project running smoothly and ensure a quality result at each inspection stage.
Let’s Get Your Project Started
Whether you’re early in design or ready to build, we provide structural solutions that are practical, cost-effective and tailored to the unique challenges of your site. Contact Wilton Joubert to discuss your plans with a member of our experienced team.
