Structural Inspection in Camberley

A structural inspection is often only performed when a structural defect or issue is identified or suspected. Often during the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for further investigation by a professional structural engineer, who’ll be able to identify the specific problem and recommend the likely approaches to correct. When there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be carried out 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 impacts it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the building.

Structural surveys can be completed on an ad hoc basis on existing buildings if you suspect any kind of structural defect, like 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.