Structural Inspection London
Engineer-led structural inspections for buyers and homeowners, diagnosing cracks, movement, suspected subsidence, property defects and insurance concerns, with clear, practical engineer's advice on what to do next.
When you need a structural inspection
A structural inspection gives you an independent engineering view of a property, quickly, clearly and without jargon.
Book a structural inspection when you need an engineer to look at the structure and tell you, plainly, whether there is a problem and what to do about it. We attend the property, assess the cracking, movement or defect, diagnose the likely cause and give you practical advice, whether that is reassurance, monitoring, further investigation or a repair strategy. It is the fastest route from "should I be worried?" to a clear answer. If the property is one you are selling, the same inspection can form part of a pre-sale structural review for sellers, agents and conveyancers.
- Buying a property and want an engineering view before you commit
- Visible cracks in walls, ceilings or external masonry
- Signs of movement such as sticking doors or sloping floors
- Suspected subsidence or settlement
- An insurance or property concern that needs an engineer's report
- Before works such as alterations, an extension or wall removal
Practical advice for owners, buyers and businesses
Clear engineering advice pitched at the person reading it and the decision they need to make.
- Home buyers
- Homeowners
- Landlords
- Businesses
What we inspect
We focus on the structure and the defect that prompted your call, and how it relates to the building as a whole.
- Cracks, width, pattern, location and direction
- Movement, settlement, distortion and signs of active change
- Suspected subsidence and its likely causes
- Masonry, bulging, leaning, spalling, lintels and chimneys
- Foundations and ground-related movement
- Walls, floors and roof structure, including deflection
- Retaining walls and the ground they support
What you receive
A straightforward, engineer-led process that ends with a decision you can act on.
Site inspection
An engineer attends the property and assesses the structure and the defect that concerns you.
Diagnosis
We identify the likely cause and judge whether the issue is cosmetic, historic or structurally significant.
Practical advice
Plain-English guidance on what it means for you, on site or by phone, without unnecessary jargon.
Report & next steps
A written report where you need one, with clear recommendations for monitoring, investigation or repair.
From inspection to repair
If the inspection finds something, EMA can take you all the way through to a practical, engineering-led repair.
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Detailed structural surveys and defect reports for buyers, owners, landlords and businesses.
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How much does a structural inspection cost?
The cost depends on the size of the property, the nature of the concern and whether a written report is required. A focused inspection of a single defect such as a crack is typically more economical than a full structural appraisal. Send us a few details and photos and we will give you a clear, fixed idea of the fee before you commit.
How quickly can you attend?
We aim to attend promptly, particularly where there is an active concern such as fresh cracking, a property purchase deadline or an insurance matter. Get in touch with the address and a short description and we will confirm the soonest available appointment.
Will I get a written report?
Yes, where you need one. Many clients want a written structural report for a purchase, insurer, lender or solicitor, and we provide a clear engineer's report setting out the findings, diagnosis, severity and recommendations. If you only need verbal advice and a quick view, we can offer that too.
What happens if you find a structural problem?
We explain in plain terms what the issue is, how serious it is and what is likely causing it, then set out the options, monitoring, further investigation or repair. Where a repair is needed, EMA can prepare a repair strategy or specification and coordinate trusted contractors, so you move from diagnosis to a buildable solution.
Need an engineer to inspect a crack, movement or defect?
Tell us the address and what you have noticed, and we will arrange a structural inspection and clear advice on what to do next.