Structural Inspection in Wigston

A structural inspection is often only completed when a structural defect or problem is discovered or suspected. Often as part of the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be noted for further investigation by an expert structural engineer, who’ll be able to identify the specific problem and recommend the likely solutions to correct. Where there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s background is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be undertaken which will consist of an assessment of the entire structure and all load-bearing elements of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any potential influences it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees near to the foundations of the house.

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