Structural Inspection in Waterlooville

A structural inspection is normally only undertaken when a structural defect or issue is recognised or suspected. Generally during the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be documented for further investigation by a specialist structural engineer, who will be able to identify the precise problem and recommend the likely solutions to rectify. If there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s background is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be performed which will involve an assessment of the entire structure and all load-bearing aspects of the building, along with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible impacts it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys can be carried out on an ad hoc basis on existing houses 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.