Structural Inspection in Lichfield

A structural inspection is generally only carried out when a structural defect or issue is recognised or suspected. Typically as part of the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be documented for additional investigation by a professional structural engineer, who will be able to identify the precise problem and recommend the likely methods to rectify. If there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s history is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will require an inspection of the entire structure and all load-bearing facets of the building, alongside 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 house.

Structural surveys can be performed on an ad hoc basis on existing buildings if you suspect any sort 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.