A Structural Survey helps you spot hidden issues that could cost you big after you buy. We make sure you’re fully informed so you can make smart choices and avoid unexpected problems.

Once you confirm and pay, we take care of everything—arranging access, conducting the survey, and getting your report to you in just a few days. We make it easy and hassle-free.

Payment is needed when you decide to go ahead, so we can secure your booking. You can pay by card over the phone or through a bank transfer. Once you’ve paid, we’ll schedule your survey.

We email your completed report within 2-3 working days following the inspection. It's a quick and easy process, ensuring you get the information you need without any hassle.

RICS Homebuyers / Building surveys often miss critical flaws and exaggerate minor issues, which can cost you time and money. Unlike these surveys, our comprehensive Structural Survey report addresses all potential issues in one go including structural timber and damp defects, along with a subsidence check, giving you total peace of mind. If you opt for a RICS survey, you might be advised to get a more thorough Structural Survey afterward, leading to unnecessary double spending. With our service, we eliminate the need for multiple surveys by providing a complete and detailed assessment right from the start.

Our costs vary, depending on the type, age and condition of the property, but start from £525+VAT. However, the cost of not having a structural survey can be much higher. If you choose to opt for a RICS Homebuyer / Building survey report, you may have to pay for up to 3 further reports to cover any structural issues, timber decay or damp defects, adding further cost and delay to your purchase process.Investing in a thorough Structural Survey now will eliminate the need for multiple surveys,saving you from potentially expensive repairs and issues in the future.

We are unable to accommodate any clients attending the property during our inspection for insurance / liability purposes. If there are specific issues you wish our engineer to address, then these can be highlighted prior to our site visit.

We don’t provide estimated costs for repairs as labour and material costs fluctuate greatly across the UK and often change depending on supply and demand. We understand that buyers wish to have an estimated cost of repairs, and this can be achieved by presenting our ‘recommendations’ to a competent builder who will be able to provide this cost estimate, based on regional cost factors.

A Homebuyers /Building Survey report provides a general overview of the property's condition and will not cover more detailed structural aspects. If you’ve been advised to see a structural engineer, it’s likely because potential structural issues were identified that require a more in-depth investigation. In some cases, the report may have even exaggerated minor issues, prompting unnecessary concern. A structural engineer can thoroughly assess the property's structural integrity, uncovering any hidden or critical flaws that a standard Homebuyers / Building Survey report would not be able to address. Only a structural engineer has the qualifications and legal indemnity / insurance to provide any structural advice. If a RICS surveyor suspects any possible structural issues, they will simply ‘identify’ these in their report and then make a recommendation to seek advice from a structural engineer. A Structural Survey is the only survey you need to secure your dream home, saving you time and money.

Our surveys include a comprehensive structural examination of all the structural components in a property. Our inspection will ‘identify’ any structural issues, ‘diagnose their cause’ and ‘severity’ which will then inform the ‘recommended remedial repair works’ needed. The principal checks are: Roof Structure (external) > roof alignment / deformation / sagging) ​> roof tile coverage and condition ​> roof periphery (ridge/verge/eaves/hip/valley lines) ​> presence of roof spread ​> soffit / fascia boards ​> chimney structures(s) ​> roof ventilation ​> flat roofs (where present) ​> roof drainage (guttering and downpipes) Roof Structure (internal roof void) > structural timber rafter, purlin, floor beam frameworks (configuration/layout, missing / damaged timbers etc) > dry and wet rot check > presence of woodworm > evidence of daylight / rainwater ingress > presence / condition of roof void insulation > roof void ventilation > gable / party walls > chimney breasts Load-bearing Walls ​> vertical and horizontal wall alignment, bulging / bowing etc > presence of structural and non-structural cracks in masonry and / or render / plaster > pointing / mortar joints > frost / thermal / moisture induced damage > missing / damaged / de-bonded external render (where applicable) > cavity wall ties (where applicable), presence of horizontal cracks and bulging walls > skewed / misaligned door / window openings Internal Ceiling and Wall Finishes > deformed / damaged / cracked ceiling surfaces (to inform the condition of the structural beams above which support the ceiling) > deformed / damaged / cracked wall surfaces (to inform the condition of the load-bearing walls) Building Ventilation > confirm satisfactory ventilation to roof void, cavity walls, suspended ground floors (where applicable), internal / habitable rooms, via window frames etc Structural Dampness ​> presence of rising damp to base of walls and to ground floors > presence of penetrating damp through roof coverings / periphery, chimneys,flashing, walls, window surrounds ​> presence of condensation build-up ​> comment on the type of damp proof course / membrane and performance Foundations > presence of settlement / subsidence / ground heave defects (based on the condition of the above ground structure, presence of cracks etc) > foundation performance and the need to repair / strengthen (if necessary, depending on damage present) Suspended Floors ​> deformation / deflection / vibration / sloping of floor surface ​> presence / risk of dry / wet rot ​> ventilation (suspended ‘ground’ floors only) and the risk of rot to floor structure Ground Floors ​> deformation / deflection / sloping of floor surface ​> cracks / spalling (if available for inspection) ​> subsidence and movement to ground floors