Structural Inspection in Morden

A structural inspection is typically only completed when a structural defect or problem is recognised or suspected. Typically 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 specialist structural engineer, who will be able to determine the specific problem and advise on the likely techniques to fix. Where there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken 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 impacts 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, 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 will be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.