Structural Inspection in Woking

A structural inspection is generally only undertaken when a structural defect or issue is discovered or suspected. Typically during the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be documented for further investigation by a specialist structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the specific problem and suggest the possible methods to rectify. Where there is a more substantial suspected problem or the building’s history is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will require an evaluation of the complete structure and all load-bearing facets of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible impacts it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the building.

Structural surveys can be carried out on an ad hoc basis on existing homes if you suspect any sort of structural defect, like 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.