Structural Inspection in West Bromwich

A structural inspection is often only carried out when a structural defect or issue is identified or suspected. Normally as part of the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for further investigation by a specialist structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the precise problem and advise on the practical approaches to rectify. When there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s history is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be carried out which will require an inspection of the entire structure and all load-bearing aspects of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential effects it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near to the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys can be carried out on an ad hoc basis on existing houses if you suspect any type of structural defect, for example 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.