Structural Inspection in South Glamorgan

A structural inspection is generally only completed when a structural defect or problem is recognised or suspected. Generally 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 skilled structural engineer, who will be able to determine the specific problem and advise on the possible approaches to put right. When there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s history is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken which will consist of an assessment of the whole structure and all load-bearing elements of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible effects it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the home.

Structural surveys can also be undertaken on an ad hoc basis on existing houses if you suspect any sort of structural defect, such as 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.