Structural Inspection in Bordon

A structural inspection is typically only carried out when a structural defect or issue is discovered or suspected. Often as part of the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be noted for additional investigation by an expert structural engineer, who will be able to recognise the precise problem and suggest the practical techniques to correct. When there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will require an inspection of the whole structure and all load-bearing areas of the building, alongside inspections of the surrounding site and any possible effects it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys can also be completed on an ad hoc basis on existing houses 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 will be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.