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Structural Engineer Report

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  • 06-08-2016 10:52pm
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    A_Sober_Paddy
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    So looking for help...

    What is typically in a structural engineers report for a house?


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    SB_Part2
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    A detailed description of the house usually.


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    A_Sober_Paddy
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    What is generally in a report, or what I look to be included?

    Will the Joyce's in the roof be check if the facia is damaged.

    Will the area around house checked for knotweed?


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    Gumbo
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    A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »
    What is generally in a report, or what I look to be included?

    Will the Joyce's in the roof be check if the facia is damaged.

    Will the area around house checked for knotweed?

    Are you buying a second hand house?

    It will typically be a visual inspection.
    A check will be made on the rafters to see if they are rotten, damaged, (dry/wet rot).

    Signs of dampness.

    no fittings will be removed. No opening up works will be carried out until after you buy it as you legally cannot do this.

    Its a general check on the property, pointing out visual issues that may be a problem.

    For example, if a large crack is noticed, the surveyor will mention it and then after that its up to you or the vendor to get it checked out structurally.

    Typically, it will be a Building Surveyor doing the inspection as the Engineer cannot do anything without opening up various elements of the build.


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