When is a structural engineer’s report required

If you’ve recently had a property survey carried out and been told that a structural engineer’s report is required, it’s understandable to feel concerned. Many homeowners and buyers immediately assume there must be a serious problem with the property. In…

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Structural Engineers example report

This is a typical Structural Engineers example report but shortened for ease of reading. Explanatory notes have been added to assist. Reasons for contacting Structural Engineers Reports Ltd (SERL) A prospective buyer of a terraced property contacted us following a…

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Detailed structural engineers method statement for structural movement and cracking appraisals

Clients sometimes ask how we go about undertaking our inspections and how do we differ from the inspection and reporting of their Chartered Surveyor To begin with, it is important to recognise our level of specialisation and expertise. While a…

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The impact of this summer’s drought and what it means to homeowners

The met office has recently advised that 2025 is THE hottest summer since records began. The number of enquiries we have received for Structural Engineers Reports during July and August of this year has been at record levels, reflecting the…

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Subsidence and Building Insurance

This article describes some of the problems associated with subsidence and buildings insurance and offers recommendations on how to deal with these issues effectively. While the majority of our structural engineers’ reports result from surveyors reports’ and lenders’ valuation surveys,…

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Pre-Purchase Structural Engineers Reports for residential property

I am sharing my thoughts in response to the growing public concerns about the necessary professional qualifications for conducting a pre-purchase Structural Engineer’s Report for residential property purchases. Such reports play a vital role in the decision making process for…

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