Structural Inspection in Gosport

A structural inspection is typically only completed when a structural defect or issue is recognised or suspected. Often during the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for further investigation by an experienced structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the precise problem and recommend the possible techniques to rectify. Where there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will consist of an assessment of the whole structure and all load-bearing areas of the building, alongside 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 house.

Structural surveys can also be carried out 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 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.