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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Conveyancing Solicitors Guidance Notes on Structural Engineers Reports

The conveyancing solicitor plays a crucial role for the buyer, who is often inexperienced with legal and procedural matters. Solicitors usually feel a professional obligation to ensure all necessary approvals are in place. If there are any concerns or deficiencies,…

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Estate Agents guidance notes to structural engineers reports

Estate agents are integral to the majority residential property transactions. They manage the entire process and understand the perspectives of both the vendor and the buyer, while coordinating with solicitors and other estate agents. Experienced estate agents anticipate and navigate…

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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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