Structural Inspection in Enfield

A structural inspection is normally only carried out when a structural defect or problem is identified or suspected. Usually as part of the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be noted for further investigation by a professional structural engineer, who’ll be able to identify the specific problem and recommend the likely options to correct. When there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be performed which will require an inspection of the entire structure and all load-bearing aspects of the building, alongside inspections of the surrounding site and any potential impacts it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near to the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys can be performed on an ad hoc basis on existing properties if you suspect any sort 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.