Structural Inspection in Oxfordshire

A structural inspection is usually only performed when a structural defect or problem is identified or suspected. Usually as part of the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be noted for further investigation by an experienced structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the precise problem and suggest the practical methods to correct. Where there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s background is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken which will involve an evaluation of the entire structure and all load-bearing elements of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible impacts it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near to the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys can be undertaken on an ad hoc basis on existing houses if you suspect any kind of structural defect, such as 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.