Structural Inspection in Whitstable

A structural inspection is usually only carried out when a structural defect or issue is recognised or suspected. Often 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 skilled structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the precise problem and suggest the possible methods to fix. Where there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s history is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be carried out which will involve an evaluation of the complete structure and all load-bearing facets of the building, alongside inspections of the surrounding site and any potential impacts it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the property.

Structural surveys can be performed 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.