Structural Inspection in Greenock

A structural inspection is commonly only completed when a structural defect or issue is discovered or suspected. Often 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 will be able to determine the precise problem and advise on the practical solutions to rectify. If there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s background is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken which will require an evaluation of the entire structure and all load-bearing aspects of the building, alongside 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 house.

Structural surveys can also be carried out on an ad hoc basis on existing buildings 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 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.