Structural Inspection in Herne Bay

A structural inspection is generally only undertaken 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 noted for additional investigation by a specialist structural engineer, who will be able to determine the precise problem and recommend the likely techniques to rectify. Where there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken which will involve an evaluation of the entire structure and all load-bearing elements of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible influences it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys may also be completed on an ad hoc basis on existing homes if you suspect any sort of structural defect, like 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.