Structural Inspection in Weston-Super-Mare

A structural inspection is generally only performed when a structural defect or issue is identified 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 additional investigation by a skilled structural engineer, who will be able to determine the specific problem and suggest the practical options to put right. When there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will consist of an evaluation of the complete structure and all load-bearing elements of the building, alongside inspections of the surrounding site and any potential effects it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys may also be completed on an ad hoc basis on existing houses if you suspect any sort 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.