Structural Inspection in Worthing

A structural inspection is normally only completed when a structural defect or issue is identified or suspected. Often during the procedure of a Home Buyer’s Survey if any structural problems are suspected they will be documented for further investigation by an experienced structural engineer, who will be able to determine the specific problem and advise on the likely options to put right. If there is a larger suspected issue or the building’s history is particularly poor, a general structural inspection may be carried out which will consist of an inspection of the complete structure and all load-bearing components of the building, alongside inspections of the surrounding site and any possible influences it might have, such as drainage issues or any trees close to the foundations of the home.

Structural surveys can be carried out on an ad hoc basis on existing buildings if you suspect any sort of structural defect, for example 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 will be members of either the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Civil Engineers.