Structural Inspection in Gloucester

A structural inspection is usually only undertaken 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 will be noted for additional investigation by a skilled structural engineer, who will be able to recognise the specific problem and suggest the likely approaches to put right. Where there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will involve an assessment of the entire structure and all load-bearing areas of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential effects it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the property.

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