Structural Inspection in Hartlepool

A structural inspection is often only completed when a structural defect or problem 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 additional investigation by a professional structural engineer, who will be able to determine the precise problem and recommend the likely techniques to correct. Where there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s background is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be performed which will consist of an inspection of the entire structure and all load-bearing components of the building, together 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 home.

Structural surveys can also be carried out 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.