Structural Inspection in Wolverhampton

A structural inspection is normally only carried out when a structural defect or problem is discovered or suspected. Typically during the process of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they’ll be noted for further investigation by a specialist structural engineer, who’ll be able to determine the specific problem and advise on the practical methods to correct. Where there is a more substantial suspected issue or the building’s history is especially poor, a general structural inspection may be completed which will require an assessment of the whole structure and all load-bearing components of the building, together with inspections of the surrounding site and any possible impacts it could have, such as drainage issues or any trees near the foundations of the house.

Structural surveys can also be undertaken on an ad hoc basis on existing houses 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 will be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.