Structural Inspection in Tyne and Wear

A structural inspection is typically only carried out 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 will be documented for additional investigation by a professional structural engineer, who’ll be able to recognise the specific problem and recommend the practical solutions to rectify. Where there is a more substantial suspected problem or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken which will require an inspection of the whole structure and all load-bearing elements of the building, alongside 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 building.

Structural surveys can also be performed on an ad hoc basis on existing buildings if you suspect any kind of structural defect, like cracking in walls, sagging of ceilings or roofs, or subsistence around the foundations of the building. When searching 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.