Structural Inspection in Burgess Hill

A structural inspection is generally only completed when a structural defect or issue is recognised or suspected. Often during the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be noted for additional investigation by a professional structural engineer, who will be able to determine the specific problem and recommend the likely methods to rectify. When there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will consist of an assessment of the complete structure and all load-bearing elements of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential effects it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near to the foundations of the house.

Any structural inspection will advise on the likely 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.