Structural Inspection in Aberdeen

A structural inspection is typically only undertaken when a structural defect or issue is identified or suspected. Usually during the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be noted for additional investigation by an experienced structural engineer, who’ll be able to identify the precise problem and recommend the likely methods to rectify. If there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s background is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be performed which will require an assessment of the whole structure and all load-bearing elements of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential influences it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the house.

Structural surveys may also be completed on an ad hoc basis on existing properties if you suspect any kind of structural defect, like cracking in walls, sagging of ceilings or roofs, or subsistence around the foundations of the building. When searching for a structural engineer, look for Chartered Surveyors who will be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.