Structural
Reports
Site inspections and written reports to support planning, property assessments, or structural appraisal.
What We Do
We carry out site inspections and prepare written structural reports for a range of purposes, including pre-purchase property assessments, insurance claims, planning support, and general structural appraisals.
Reports are clear, concise, and written in plain language with technical detail provided where appropriate.
Scope of Service
Pre-Purchase Surveys
Independent structural assessment of properties prior to purchase, identifying defects and advising on remedial works.
Structural Appraisals
Assessment of existing structures to establish condition, load capacity, and suitability for proposed works.
Defect Reports
Investigation and reporting on structural defects including cracking, movement, and subsidence.
Planning Support
Technical reports to support planning applications, including structural feasibility and impact assessments.
How It Works
Initial Discussion
We discuss the purpose of the report, the property or structure in question, and any specific concerns you may have.
Site Inspection
We carry out a thorough site inspection, examining the structure, recording observations, and taking photographs.
Report Preparation
We prepare a detailed written report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations, supported by photographs and sketches where appropriate.
Delivery & Advice
We deliver the report and are available to discuss findings, answer questions, and advise on next steps.
Frequently Asked
A structural engineer's report is an independent written assessment of a building or part of a building, prepared by a qualified structural engineer following a site inspection. It records what was observed, gives an opinion on the structural condition, identifies any defects or concerns, and recommends remedial works where appropriate. Reports are commonly requested for pre-purchase property checks, insurance claims, planning support, and following the appearance of cracking or movement.
A structural engineer's report on a typical residential property usually costs between a few hundred and around eight hundred pounds plus VAT, depending on the size of the property, the scope of the inspection, and the level of detail required in the report. We provide a fixed quote up front once we know the property address and the purpose of the report — there are no hidden charges.
It is not legally required, but it is strongly advisable if your homebuyer's survey has flagged a structural concern, if the property shows signs of cracking or movement, or if you are planning significant alterations after purchase. A structural engineer's report gives you a clear, independent view of any structural risk and the likely cost of remedial works — invaluable information when negotiating the purchase price.
Yes. We regularly produce structural reports for use in insurance claims, particularly for subsidence, heave, impact damage, and storm damage. Reports are written in plain language with clear conclusions and supporting photographs, and are formatted in a way that insurers and loss adjusters expect to see.