Structural Inspection in Swadlincote

A structural inspection is usually only completed when a structural defect or issue is recognised or suspected. Typically during the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be documented for further investigation by an expert structural engineer, who’ll be able to identify the precise problem and advise on the possible methods to put right. Where 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 inspection of the whole structure and all load-bearing elements of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible influences it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the house.

Any structural inspection will suggest the possible range of any repair work that is required to rectify the problem. When searching 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.