Structural Inspection in Bolton

A structural inspection is usually only completed when a structural defect or issue is discovered or suspected. Typically during the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be documented for further investigation by a professional structural engineer, who will be able to identify the specific problem and advise on the practical techniques to fix. Where there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be performed which will involve an assessment of the whole structure and all load-bearing areas of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible influences it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the house.

Structural surveys may also be undertaken on an ad hoc basis on existing properties if you suspect any type of structural defect, for example 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’ll be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.