Structural Inspection in Pembrokeshire

A structural inspection is typically only completed when a structural defect or problem is discovered or suspected. Generally during 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’ll be able to determine the precise problem and suggest the likely methods to fix. When there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken which will involve an inspection of the entire structure and all load-bearing facets of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible effects it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the home.

Structural surveys may also be undertaken on an ad hoc basis on existing buildings 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 will be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.