Structural Inspection in Hereford

A structural inspection is typically only carried out when a structural defect or issue is identified or suspected. Typically as part of the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be documented for further investigation by an experienced structural engineer, who’ll be able to identify the precise problem and recommend the likely options to put right. If there is a more substantial suspected problem or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be carried out which will involve an inspection 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 home.

Structural surveys can be performed on an ad hoc basis on existing homes if you suspect any type of structural defect, for example 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.