Structural surveys
for London.
Done properly.

If you have a specific concern and want an expert opinion before committing to a written report, a site visit consultation (£480) is the right starting point. A structural engineer visits your property, assesses it, and gives you honest verbal advice. If a written report is needed for a lender, insurer, solicitor, or your own records, you can commission one on the spot. The £480 fee is credited in full against any report you book within 30 days.

Our pricing is simple and fixed. One Structural Report at £900 covers every scenario: cracks, subsidence, pre-purchase, mortgage, insurance. Tell us at booking what you are concerned about and the engineer focuses on that while surveying the whole property. If a lender or insurer requires a chartered engineer (CEng / MIStructE), tick that at booking and the price becomes £1,440 all-in. For loadbearing wall questions we offer a Wall Assessment at £600 (up to 3 walls). Not sure you need a written report yet? A Site Visit Consultation is £480. An engineer visits and gives you verbal advice, and the fee is credited in full against any report commissioned within 30 days.

The on-site inspection typically takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour depending on the size and complexity of the property. After the visit, your written report is delivered within 48 hours. From the moment you book, we aim to schedule your site visit within a week, so the whole process from booking to report usually takes around 5 to 6 working days.

Not legally required, but strongly recommended when there are structural concerns: visible cracks, a very old property, prior movement, significant alterations, or anything flagged in a surveyor's valuation. In London, many buildings are Victorian or Edwardian era and sit on clay soil prone to seasonal movement, so structural issues are common. A structural report gives you the technical evidence to renegotiate the purchase price, require remedial work, or walk away. The fee is negligible compared to discovering a structural defect after completion.

Yes. Many clients book a structural report specifically because they suspect subsidence or ground movement. Our engineers examine crack patterns, measure crack widths, assess the type and direction of movement, check for signs of foundation failure, and investigate possible causes such as nearby trees, clay soil shrinkage, or drainage issues. If subsidence is suspected, the report will recommend further specialist investigation (trial pits, drain CCTV, arborist) and outline likely remedial scope.