General and Specific Structural Reports for Cracks, Movement and Property Concerns
Worried about cracks, movement, or signs of subsidence in your home? Buying or selling a property and need peace of mind before proceeding?
A Structural Engineer’s Report inspects the structural condition of a building. We offer two types of structural reports for our clients, lenders, and general surveyors, depending on their requirements.
A Structural Engineer’s report is more specialised than a surveyor’s report. Most structural engineering reports are commissioned when there are concerns about cracking or movement in a building, as these could indicate a structural problem, such as damage to the foundations and should be inspected by aa experienced, professional engineers.
Our reports are for clients buying a property but we are also instructed by homeowners who want a report before putting their house on the market, or simply need peace of mind.
We offer two types of structural reports:
The first is a GENERAL MOVEMENT REPORT which is a comprehensive inspection of all the main loadbearing walls inside and out, to judge the overall structural soundness of the building from a cracking and movement point of view. This is also known as a General Structural Inspection or GSI for short.
The second is a DEFECT INSPECTION REPORT. This is for assessing a specific issue and therefore costs less than a more extensive General Movement Report. This is also known as a Specific Structural Inspection or SSI for short.
Fee Structure
All our reports are carried out by one of our experienced, professional engineers.
For one clearly defined issue such as a single crack, bulging wall, or localised movement
General Structural Inspection (GSI): £465
For a full inspection of the property’s main structure, ideal if you are buying or selling.
All inspections include a site visit, written report and photos where relevant. We’ll confirm the most suitable type of inspection for your needs before booking.
What Is a Structural Inspection?
A structural inspection is a professional assessment of part or all of a building’s structure to identify issues such as cracks, movement or signs of structural failure. We assess the severity of the problem, likely causes, and whether remedial work is needed.
General Structural Inspection (GSI)
A broad review of the entire structure. Typically includes:
- External and internal walls
- Roof structure
- Floors and foundations (where accessible)
- Comments on multiple issues if visible
Specific Structural Inspection (SSI)
A focused assessment of one concern, such as:
- A crack in a wall or ceiling
- Leaning or bulging wall
- Sagging roof area
- Movement around windows or doors
What Is a Structural Inspection?
A structural inspection is a professional assessment of part or all of a building’s structure to identify issues such as cracks, movement or signs of structural failure. We assess the severity of the problem, likely causes, and whether remedial work is needed.
General Structural Inspection (GSI)
A broad review of the entire structure. Typically includes:
- External and internal walls
- Roof structure
- Floors and foundations (where accessible)
- Comments on multiple issues if visible
Specific Structural Inspection (SSI)
A focused assessment of one concern, such as:
- A crack in a wall or ceiling
- Leaning or bulging wall
- Sagging roof area
- Movement around windows or doors
What You’ll Receive
- Site visit by a qualified engineer
- Clear, written report with findings and recommendations
- Photos included to illustrate key concerns
- Advice on whether repairs are needed or not
- Reports suitable for mortgage lenders, solicitors or builders
Common Issues We Inspect
- Cracks in brickwork, plaster or render
- Settlement or subsidence
- Chimney movement
- Roof spread or beam deflection
- Movement around window or door openings
- Structural impact of trees or nearby drains
- Structural problems flagged by surveyors or lenders
Who We Work With
- Homebuyers needing an engineer’s opinion after a survey
- Homeowners concerned about new or worsening cracks
- Sellers preparing for sale and wanting to address concerns
- Landlords and property managers
- Builders and designers before alterations begin
Areas we cover;
Stoke on Trent
Staffordshire
Stone
Leek
Cheshire
Crewe
Derbyshire
Knutsford
Macclesfield
Alderley edge
Wrexham
Derby
