Structural Inspection in Billingham

A structural inspection is commonly only performed when a structural defect or problem is discovered or suspected. Normally as part of the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for additional investigation by a professional structural engineer, who will be able to determine the precise problem and recommend the possible techniques to correct. When there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will require an evaluation of the whole structure and all load-bearing components of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential influences it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees near to the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys can be undertaken on an ad hoc basis on existing houses if you suspect any type of structural defect, such as 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.