Structural Inspection in East Grinstead

A structural inspection is usually only carried out when a structural defect or issue is discovered or suspected. Usually during the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be noted for additional investigation by a professional structural engineer, who’ll be able to recognise the specific problem and recommend the practical methods to put right. When there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken which will involve an assessment of the whole structure and all load-bearing components 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 property.

Structural surveys may also be performed on an ad hoc basis on existing homes 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.