Structural Inspection in Glenrothes

A structural inspection is typically only performed when a structural defect or issue is identified or suspected. Typically during the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be noted for additional investigation by an expert structural engineer, who will be able to determine the precise problem and recommend the possible options to correct. When there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be performed which will involve an inspection of the complete structure and all load-bearing elements 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 to the foundations of the house.

Structural surveys can also be completed on an ad hoc basis on existing houses if you suspect any type 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.