Structural Inspection in Coulsdon

A structural inspection is commonly only undertaken when a structural defect or problem is discovered or suspected. Usually as part of the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be noted for further investigation by an experienced structural engineer, who will be able to identify the precise problem and recommend the practical solutions to put right. When 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 evaluation of the whole structure and all load-bearing elements of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible effects it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near to the foundations of the building.

Structural surveys may also be performed on an ad hoc basis on existing houses if you suspect any kind of structural defect, such as 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’ll be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.