Structural Inspection in Guildford

A structural inspection is typically only performed when a structural defect or issue is discovered or suspected. Often during the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be noted for additional investigation by a skilled structural engineer, who’ll be able to recognise the precise problem and advise on the possible solutions to rectify. When there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s background is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken which will involve an assessment of the whole structure and all load-bearing aspects of the building, alongside inspections of the surrounding site and any potential impacts it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the building.

Structural surveys may also be completed on an ad hoc basis on existing properties if you suspect any type 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.