Structural Inspection in Gravesend

A structural inspection is generally only completed when a structural defect or issue is recognised or suspected. Often as part of the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be noted for further investigation by an expert structural engineer, who’ll be able to identify the precise problem and advise on the likely solutions to correct. If there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s history is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be performed which will require an evaluation of the complete structure and all load-bearing aspects of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible effects it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys may also be carried out on an ad hoc basis on existing properties if you suspect any kind of structural defect, like 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.