Wilson True Structural Engineering provides professional structural surveys for residential and commercial properties across London, Kent, Essex, Surrey, Sussex, Hertfordshire, and East Anglia.
A structural survey is carried out when there are concerns about the structural condition of a building, when a property buyer requires a structural engineer’s opinion, or when visible defects such as cracking, movement, sagging, or distortion need to be properly assessed.
Our structural engineers carry out structural surveys to assess the structural integrity of buildings, identify potential structural problems, and provide clear professional advice on the next steps.
Whether you are purchasing a property, investigating structural concerns, or assessing a commercial building, our team can provide the structural survey and reporting required.
What Is a Structural Survey?
A structural survey is a detailed inspection of a building carried out by a structural engineer to assess the condition of the main structural elements. Unlike a general property survey, it focuses specifically on the structural performance of the building and any issues that may affect its stability, safety, or future repair requirements.
A structural survey may consider:
- Structural walls and load-bearing elements
- Floors and floor movement
- Roof structures and supporting members
- Cracks in walls and ceilings
- Signs of subsidence or settlement
- Structural alterations and previous building works
- Deflection, distortion, or movement within the building
Typical reasons for instructing a survey:
- Cracks appearing in internal or external walls
- Concern about subsidence, settlement, or movement
- A homebuyer’s survey highlighting possible structural issues
- Sagging floors or uneven floors
- Roof spread or roof movement
- Signs of distortion in older buildings
- Structural damage after building works
- Investigation of a property before purchase
- Assessment of a commercial building before refurbishment
The purpose of the survey is to determine whether structural defects are present, how serious they may be, and whether further action is required.
Structural Surveys for House Purchases
One of the most common reasons clients request a structural survey is when purchasing a property. A structural survey is particularly useful where a homebuyer report or building survey has highlighted structural concerns and a structural engineer’s opinion is required.
A structural survey for a house purchase can help determine:
- Whether visible cracks are structural
- Whether there is evidence of movement or subsidence
- Whether previous structural alterations have been carried out properly
- Whether structural repairs may be required
- Whether further investigations are recommended
This gives buyers the confidence to make informed decisions before proceeding with the purchase.
Structural Surveys for Commercial Buildings
Wilson True Structural Engineering also provides structural surveys for commercial properties, including offices, industrial units, retail premises, apartment blocks, mixed-use developments, warehouses, and educational or healthcare buildings.
Commercial clients often require structural surveys for due diligence, refurbishment planning, condition assessments, or where structural defects have been identified. We work with landlords, developers, investors, managing agents, architects, and commercial property owners to provide reliable structural advice supported by professional reporting.
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Structural Surveys Across London, the South East and East Anglia
Wilson True Structural Engineering provides structural surveys across London, Kent, Essex, Surrey, Sussex, Hertfordshire, and East Anglia.
We regularly assist homeowners, architects, builders, developers, and commercial clients requiring structural surveys for building projects of all sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often about structural surveys. If your question isn’t covered here, get in touch and one of our engineers will come back to you.
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A structural survey focuses specifically on the structural condition of the building, whereas a general building survey covers a broader range of property matters.
A structural survey is often instructed when there are concerns about cracks, movement, structural alterations, subsidence, or when a buyer wants a structural engineer’s opinion before purchasing.
Yes. Structural surveys are commonly carried out before purchase where structural issues have been raised.
Yes. We can provide a written structural survey report explaining the findings and any recommendations.
Yes. We provide structural surveys for both residential and commercial buildings.
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