Structural Inspection in St Asaph

A structural inspection is often only performed when a structural defect or problem is discovered or suspected. Usually during the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for additional investigation by an expert structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the precise problem and suggest the practical solutions to correct. When there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be carried out which will require an inspection of the complete structure and all load-bearing facets of the building, alongside inspections of the surrounding site and any potential effects it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the home.

Structural surveys can be carried out on an ad hoc basis on existing properties if you suspect any type 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.