Structural Inspection in Hornchurch

A structural inspection is usually only completed when a structural defect or issue is recognised or suspected. Often during the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be noted for further investigation by an expert structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the specific problem and suggest the possible methods to rectify. If there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will involve an inspection of the whole structure and all load-bearing facets of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential effects 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 kind 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.