Structural Assessments and Engineering Advice in London

• Assessment of cracks, movement and distortion in walls and floors
• Advice on sagging floors, bouncy joists and deflecting beams
• Review of previous alterations and their adequacy
• Pre-purchase structural advice on specific concerns
• Written notes or letters recording our findings and recommendations

• Cracks that have appeared or are getting worse
• Concerns raised in a homebuyer or building survey
• Floors that slope, bounce or feel unsafe
• Landlords needing a view on the condition of a property

1. 1

   Initial enquiry

   Tell us about your project through the contact form, including any drawings or photographs you already have.

2. 2

   Review of information

   We review the available information — existing drawings, architectural proposals, site measurements and photographs — and confirm what is needed.

3. 3

   Quotation

   We agree the scope and fee with you before any design work begins, so you know exactly what will be provided.

4. 4

   Design and checking

   We carry out the agreed calculations, drawings or specifications, checked against the relevant standards.

5. 5

   Issue of deliverables

   The agreed drawings, calculations or design notes are issued to you electronically, ready for your builder or building control.

• Photographs of the concern, wide and close-up
• The property address, type and approximate age
• Any survey reports mentioning the issue
• How long the problem has been present and whether it is changing

• A written assessment of the concern
• Practical recommendations — monitor, repair, or further investigation
• An estimate of the design work needed if repair or alteration is required

An assessment is engineering advice on a specific concern — it is not a full building survey or a valuation, and it does not replace a homebuyer survey. Some problems need monitoring over time or further investigation, such as trial holes or drain surveys, before a definite answer is possible. Where remedial work is needed, the design of that work is a separate service.

Is this the same as a structural survey?

No — a full structural survey examines the whole property in detail. An assessment focuses on a specific concern, which is often all you need and costs less.

My survey flagged 'movement' — should I worry?

Surveyors rightly flag anything they cannot fully assess. Many flagged issues turn out to be historic and stable; an engineer's assessment tells you which category yours falls into.

Can you tell me if a crack is subsidence?

We can assess the crack pattern, the property and the likely causes, and tell you whether subsidence is a realistic concern or whether something simpler explains it.

• Structural Calculations
• Structural Alteration Design
• Property Repairs Maintenance