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A structural inspection is normally only undertaken when a structural defect or problem is recognised or suspected. Normally as part of the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be noted for additional investigation by a specialist structural engineer, who will be able to recognise the precise problem and suggest the likely approaches to fix. If there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken which will require an assessment of the complete structure and all load-bearing aspects of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential influences it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the property.
Any structural inspection will recommend the possible scope of any repair work that is required to fix the issue. When looking 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.
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Bellingham is an area in south east London, in the London Borough of Lewisham. Its neighbouring districts are Catford, Downham and Sydenham. The Ravensbourne River runs through the middle of Bellingham, and to the west and east it is bordered by railway lines working south from Catford.
The name Bellingham means âthe water-meadow belonging to Beora’s people’, and was the name of the medieval manor in the area. The name was preserved by the farm in the area, Bellingham Railway Station and the Bellingham Estate. Other historical names have already been preserved by the street names of the estate, which are linked with King Alfred, who was thought to have been god, the father of the manor of Lewisham, and were taken from the brands of mills, houses and fields in the certain area.
Bellingham was farmland until the Bellingham Estate was built, between 1920 and 1923. London City Council built about 2600 homes and flats during this time. Bellingham Estate was among the many huge estates constructed by London City Council following the First World War to assist with slum clearance and reduce overcrowding. As there was plenty of land available the majority of the dwellings built were two-story houses, and there was plenty of green, open space.
Today, Bellingham is a localised city centre. Its traditional is Randlesdown Road, which includes a supermarket, a fitness center, hairdressers and multiple restaurants and food outlets. It also has a sixth form college, and a church and a library. Bellingham boasts many well-known former and present residents, like the singer/song-writer Kate Bush, the former Labour Prime Minister James Callaghan, and the footballer Ian Wright.