Who
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Generally
there are three reasons where a Structural Engineers report is required -
House Buyers
and Commercial clients usually purchase a Structural Engineers report when
a Mortgage Valuation or Building Survey has identified a possible structural defect
and requires a Chartered Structural Engineer to assess the structure.
Vendors purchase a Structural Engineers report when they are finding
it difficult to sell a property because of a particular structural problem. The
report can be very useful to clarify the concerns of potential purchasers.
Clients purchase a Structural Engineers report when they are concerned
about potential structural defects they have observed and
who may wish to make an insurance claim based upon the reports findings.
Home owners & commercial clients purchase a Feasibility report
when they are planning to undertake structural alterations to an existing building,
including removing structural walls, extensions or conversions.
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General
Structural Engineers Report |
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A General Structural
Engineers report for home owners & purchasers includes a visual inspection
of the entire property to determine the structural condition of the building.
This will include inspecting all the readily accessible load-bearing elements
of the property. The inspection will also include investigating the surrounding
area to identify any potential risk to the foundations from nearby trees etc.
The
General Structural Engineers report (sometimes called a Full Structural Engineers
report) will detail the structural condition of the entire property and state
the adequacy of all the load bearing elements inspected. It will identify any
structural problems observed and provide recommendation on how they can be rectified,
or whether further 'intrusive' investigations are required. Our
Structural Engineer inspections typically take 2 hours to complete and the detailed
reports are usually issued a few days following the inspection. All
our inspections and reports are carried out by experienced Chartered Structural
Engineers. We pride ourselves on the level of our services and quality of our
bespoke reports. As a Consultancy, we do have a construction division and will
not force additional services or inspections onto our customers. Therefore by
choosing PKD Consulting Engineers, you can be sure we are acting in your best
interest at all times
Our
Client Recommendations... |
Specific
Structural Defect Report |
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| | | Cracking
above UPVC window - Solution Lintel installation | Lateral
restraints for bulging walls | Mass
concrete underpinning foundations due to subsidence |
A
Specific Structural Defect Report requires a visual inspection and assessment
of one particular structural problem or concern and is concentrated in a specific
area of the property. Therefore parts of the property not related to the specific
problem may not be inspected or mentioned in the written report. Examples
where a Specific Structural Defect Report can be used include visual cracking
or structural problem in a localised area of the building, includes Lintel defects,
Sagging roofs, ground floor slab movement, defects to garages and boundary walls
etc. The
Specific Structural report will specify which items were inspected and the observations
and conclusions found during the inspection. It will state whether or not there
is a structural concern and if so, what needs to be done to rectify the problem
or what further investigations may be necessary.
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Structural
Engineers Feasibility Report |
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feasibility report includes a visual inspection of a property to determine the
viability of proposed structural alterations, such as removing a loadbearing wall
or Chimney breast. We also carry out feasibility reports for loft conversion and
extensions.
The
report will suggest if the proposed alterations are feasible and make general
structural recommendations on how this can be achieved. The report will also highlight
any structural concerns that need to be considered when undertaking the alterations
and also provide an estimate of any expected structural design costs. |
| Contact
Us | Areas
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If
you would like to find out more about our services or have a structural inspection
or design requirement. Please either email or telephone. We are happy to assist.
email: enquiry@pkdconsultingengineers.co.uk
Tel:
0161 440 0551 |
PKD
Consulting Engineers Ltd are based in Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire. Our
design and inspection service covers North West England including Cheshire, Manchester
and the Stockport areas.... 
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