Structural Inspection in Poole

A structural inspection is normally only completed when a structural defect or problem is identified or suspected. Generally as part of the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be documented for further investigation by a professional structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the specific problem and recommend the likely techniques to rectify. If there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken which will involve an assessment of the entire structure and all load-bearing aspects of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible influences it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the building.

Structural surveys may also be undertaken on an ad hoc basis on existing properties if you suspect any type 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’ll be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.