Structural Inspection in Scarborough

A structural inspection is usually only completed when a structural defect or problem is recognised or suspected. Often 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 a skilled structural engineer, who’ll be able to identify the precise problem and advise on the likely options to fix. Where there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s background is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken which will involve an assessment of the entire 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 the foundations of the property.

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