Structural Inspection in Greenford

A structural inspection is generally only carried out when a structural defect or problem is recognised or suspected. Normally as part of the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for additional investigation by an experienced structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the specific problem and suggest the practical solutions to correct. Where there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be performed which will require an assessment of the whole structure and all load-bearing components of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential effects it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the home.

Structural surveys may also be completed on an ad hoc basis on existing homes 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 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.