Structural Inspection in Gillingham

A structural inspection is normally only completed when a structural defect or problem is discovered or suspected. Often as part of the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for further investigation by a professional structural engineer, who will be able to determine the specific problem and suggest the practical solutions to put right. If there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s background is particularly 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, along 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 property.

Any structural inspection will recommend the likely extent of any repair work that is required to fix the problem. 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.