Structural Inspection in Trowbridge

A structural inspection is often only undertaken when a structural defect or problem is recognised or suspected. Generally as part of the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for further investigation by a professional structural engineer, who’ll be able to identify the precise problem and recommend the likely options to correct. Where there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will involve an evaluation of the entire structure and all load-bearing facets of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential influences it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the building.

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