Structural Inspection in Cwmbran

A structural inspection is generally only completed when a structural defect or problem is identified or suspected. Typically as part of the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be documented for additional investigation by an expert structural engineer, who’ll be able to recognise the specific problem and suggest the likely techniques to fix. If there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s history is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will consist of an inspection of the entire structure and all load-bearing areas of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible influences it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the building.

Structural surveys can also be completed on an ad hoc basis on existing homes 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 will be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.