Structural Inspection in Bridlington

A structural inspection is usually only completed when a structural defect or issue is discovered or suspected. Generally during the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for additional investigation by a skilled structural engineer, who will be able to identify the precise problem and advise on the likely solutions to correct. Where there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s history is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be performed which will require an inspection of the whole structure and all load-bearing aspects of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential impacts it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys may also be performed on an ad hoc basis on existing homes if you suspect any sort of structural defect, for example cracking in walls, sagging of ceilings or roofs, or subsistence around the foundations of the building. 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.