Structural Inspection in Salisbury

A structural inspection is normally only undertaken when a structural defect or issue is recognised or suspected. Normally as part of the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for additional investigation by a professional structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the specific problem and recommend the possible approaches to correct. Where there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s background is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will involve an evaluation of the complete structure and all load-bearing facets of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential effects it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the house.

Structural surveys may also be completed on an ad hoc basis on existing properties if you suspect any kind of structural defect, for example 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.