Structural Inspection in Loughborough

A structural inspection is often only carried out when a structural defect or issue is identified or suspected. Often as part of the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for further investigation by a skilled structural engineer, who’ll be able to identify the precise problem and recommend the practical solutions to correct. Where there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s background is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be carried out which will consist of an inspection of the whole structure and all load-bearing components of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible influences it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the home.

Structural surveys may also be performed on an ad hoc basis on existing houses if you suspect any type 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.