Structural Inspection in Stockport

A structural inspection is usually only performed when a structural defect or issue is discovered or suspected. Normally during the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be noted for additional investigation by an experienced structural engineer, who will be able to determine the specific problem and advise on the practical options to put right. Where there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will require an evaluation of the complete structure and all load-bearing components of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible impacts it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near 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, like 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’ll be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.