Structural Inspection in Wigan

A structural inspection is normally only undertaken when a structural defect or issue is recognised or suspected. Often during the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be noted for additional investigation by a skilled structural engineer, who will be able to identify the specific problem and suggest the possible methods to rectify. If there is a larger suspected problem or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will involve an inspection of the complete structure and all load-bearing facets of the building, alongside inspections of the surrounding site and any possible effects it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near to the foundations of the building.

Structural surveys can also be undertaken on an ad hoc basis on existing buildings if you suspect any type of structural defect, such as 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’ll be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.