Structural Inspection in Erith

A structural inspection is typically only carried out when a structural defect or issue is recognised or suspected. Generally during the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be documented for further investigation by a skilled structural engineer, who will be able to identify the precise problem and recommend the possible methods to put right. When there is a more substantial suspected problem or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be carried out which will involve an evaluation of the entire structure and all load-bearing aspects of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential influences it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the home.

Structural surveys can be carried out 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 searching 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.