Structural Inspection in Inner Hebrides

A structural inspection is typically only carried out when a structural defect or issue is discovered or suspected. Normally as part of the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for further investigation by an experienced structural engineer, who will be able to recognise the specific problem and recommend the possible approaches to correct. If there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be performed which will require an evaluation of the entire structure and all load-bearing areas of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible influences it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the home.

Structural surveys can also be performed on an ad hoc basis on existing homes if you suspect any kind of structural defect, like cracking in walls, sagging of ceilings or roofs, or subsistence around the foundations of the building. When looking for a structural engineer, look for Chartered Surveyors who’ll be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.