Structural Inspection in County Armagh

A structural inspection is normally only completed when a structural defect or issue is identified or suspected. Usually during the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be documented for additional investigation by a professional structural engineer, who will be able to determine the precise problem and advise on the practical options to rectify. Where there is a more substantial suspected problem or the building’s history is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will require an assessment of the entire structure and all load-bearing aspects of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential effects it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys can be performed on an ad hoc basis on existing houses if you suspect any kind 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’ll be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.