Structural Inspection in Belfast

A structural inspection is normally only performed when a structural defect or problem is discovered or suspected. Often as part of the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for further investigation by a professional structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the specific problem and advise on the practical techniques to rectify. Where there is a more substantial suspected problem or the building’s history is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will require an inspection of the whole structure and all load-bearing facets of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible effects it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the home.

Any structural inspection will suggest the possible scope of any repair work that is required to rectify the problem. When looking for a structural engineer, look for Chartered Surveyors who’ll be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.