Structural Inspection in Sittingbourne

A structural inspection is usually only carried out when a structural defect or issue is identified or suspected. Typically during 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 will be able to identify the specific problem and recommend the practical approaches to correct. When there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be performed which will consist of an evaluation of the entire structure and all load-bearing areas of the building, alongside inspections of the surrounding site and any possible effects it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys may also be undertaken on an ad hoc basis on existing houses if you suspect any sort 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.