Structural Surveyor + Cost Range (one wall inspection)

[Seri]

Hello all, I'm going to need to have some form of knowledgeable person come out to inspect a large crack that I have in my back wall as it's getting bigger and I want to ensure that whatever I do to fix it is as near a permanent solution as possible.

Am I right in thinking that I need the services of a structural surveyor? If not, who/what would I best to enlist the services of? Also, does anyone have a ballpark for the cost of inspecting one wall in the South London area?

Thanks again for any and all replies.

Seri

[Owain]

"Seri" wrote | I'm going to need to have some form of knowledgeable person | come out to inspect a large crack that I have in my back wall | as it's getting bigger and I want to ensure that whatever I | do to fix it is as near a permanent solution as possible. | Am I right in thinking that I need the services of a structural | surveyor? If not, who/what would I best to enlist the services of?

Structural Engineer. You want someone who is an MIStructE (member of the Institute of Structural Engineers) and a CEng (chartered engineer) with professional indemnity insurance.

There is a find an engineer link from

but as engineers have to pay to be listed on it, it's well incomplete. Or look up Structural in Yellow Pages.

| Also, does anyone have a ballpark for the cost of inspecting one | wall in the South London area?

It may not be just the wall; it depends what is supporting or being supported by the wall. I guess around £ 300-500 to inspect and report; slightly more if you want Drawings which you can take to builders and ask them to quote against.

Owain

[Broadback]

It may not be just the wall; it depends what is supporting or being

It may cost a lot more than that. I have a wall in the garden that if failing. Just a "quick" look to see if it is safe would be £300-£500. a more detailed survey to ascertain what needs to be done (this includes drilling to find exactly what the ground is like would cost around £1,000. Of course if it is an insurance job then no worries.

[Lobster]

Or maybe less. I recently had a structural survey done on a 2-up-2-down by a C.Eng, M.I.Struct.E., with written report, for 211 GBP incl VAT. So suggest you go ask one locally for a quote!

David

[Seri]

Thanks everyone for the advice.

David: I don't suppose the person you used was in the South London / Croydon area were they? If so, any chance you could forward their contact details to me?

Much appreciated.

Seri

[Lobster]

Sorry, no: way oop north I'm afraid! David