Structural Inspection in Glasgow

A structural inspection is normally only undertaken when a structural defect or problem is recognised or suspected. Typically during the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be documented for further investigation by an expert structural engineer, who will be able to determine the specific problem and advise on the practical approaches to correct. Where there is a more substantial suspected problem or the building’s history is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will involve an inspection of the whole structure and all load-bearing areas of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible effects 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 buildings if you suspect any sort of structural defect, for example 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’ll be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.