Structural Inspection in Cumbria

A structural inspection is commonly only undertaken when a structural defect or issue is identified or suspected. Normally during the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be noted for additional investigation by a specialist structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the precise problem and recommend the possible approaches to put right. If there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s background is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be carried out which will require an inspection of the entire structure and all load-bearing facets of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible effects it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the building.

Structural surveys can also be undertaken on an ad hoc basis on existing buildings 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.