Structural Engineering Reports

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Structural engineering reports are often required by Banks, Building Societies and also by private individuals where they or their Chartered Surveyors may have noted specific areas of concern.

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​We have Chartered Civil and Structural Engineers in each of our offices who regularly undertake this type of work and will provide a detailed report either on a specific individual point or in relation to the entire structure, with recommendations for any further required investigations and/or recommendations for the repair and monitoring.

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Our reports often cover:

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• Cracking and movement due to stress in clay soils, inadequate foundations or drainage problems. Where there has been a previous history of subsidence or foundation movement, even though it may have been historic, Banks and Insurers can ask for a report confirming the movement has ceased, the underpinning works were successful or identifying the risk of future problems.

• Roof spread or sagging due to authorised or unauthorised alterations, lack of ties, age or replacement of slate tiles with heavier concrete substitutes.

• Modifications carried out without Building Control approval such as removal of load bearing walls, chimney breasts or unauthorised loft conversions.

• Bouncy or saggy floors

• Problems with garden walls and retaining walls.

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We also carry out other forms of surveys for dilapidation, Condition Schedules, loading assessments for commercial and public buildings or pre-alteration and conversion feasibility studies and assessments.