Structural Inspection in Purley

A structural inspection is generally only completed when a structural defect or problem is recognised or suspected. Usually as part of the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be documented for additional investigation by an expert structural engineer, who’ll be able to identify the precise problem and recommend the possible methods to put right. Where there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be carried out which will involve an evaluation of the complete structure and all load-bearing elements of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential influences it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near to the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys can also be performed on an ad hoc basis on existing properties 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 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.