Structural Survey Report
in London.

The engineer always assesses the whole property, but you tell us at booking what concerns prompted the report: cracks, subsidence, pre-purchase, lender requirement, and so on. Those concerns get particular attention and explicit coverage in the report. You do not have to pick a specialist product. One structural report covers every scenario.

Yes — "structural survey" and "structural (engineer's) report" refer to the same thing: a structural engineer's assessment of a building's condition, delivered as a written report. It is different from a RICS building survey or homebuyer survey, which is a general condition survey carried out by a surveyor rather than a structural engineer.

Foundations, walls (load-bearing and non-load-bearing), roof structure, floors, drainage, timber defects, damp, and overall building stability. Each issue is described with its cause, severity, and recommended remedial action. Anything you flag as a concern at booking also gets specific coverage.

Yes. The engineer surveys the whole property on every visit, so one report covers every defect found — for example, floor settlement near a hallway and separate cracking to a garage pier would each be assessed with its own cause, severity, and recommendation. Flag both concerns at booking and add detail in the notes, and the engineer will give each one explicit coverage. You never need two reports for one property.

Yes — this is core to what a structural engineer's report does. The engineer assesses each crack's pattern, width, direction, and context to judge whether movement is historic (old and stable, common in London's Victorian housing stock), active (ongoing and needing attention), or structurally significant. Where a visual inspection can't settle it conclusively, the report says exactly what would — crack monitoring over time, trial pits to expose the foundations, or a CCTV drainage survey — and why.

Please do. Mention it in the notes when you book, and after payment you can upload documents — your Level 3 survey, CCTV drainage report, photos — directly to your booking. The engineer reviews what you share before the visit, pays particular attention to the issues your surveyor raised, and addresses them explicitly in the report, including whether any recommendation for further investigation is justified.

The report tells you the likely cause of each defect, how serious it is, whether further investigation is needed, and what remedial work is required. We don't provide construction or repair cost estimates — honest pricing for building work can only come from contractors quoting the job. If remedial work is needed, we can introduce trusted contractors from our network who can price it for you.

Our reports are widely used to support mortgage and insurance decisions: they give the lender or insurer a professional written assessment of the structural significance of any defect. The final decision always rests with the lender or insurer, and requirements vary between providers — so if yours has asked for anything specific (for example, a chartered engineer's report), check their exact wording and select the matching option at booking.

No. A structural survey report is based on a non-intrusive visual inspection — the engineer assesses what is visible and accessible on the day. It does not involve opening up the structure, lifting carpets or floorboards, moving heavy furniture, or any destructive testing. If a defect can't be fully diagnosed visually, the report explains what further investigation is recommended (for example opening up a section, a drain CCTV survey, or trial pits).

The on-site inspection typically takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour depending on the size and complexity of the property. Larger or more complex buildings may take a little longer. Our engineer will let you know approximately how long to expect at the time of booking. The written report follows within 48 hours of the visit.

You don't have to be there personally, but someone must be present to grant access. This is typically the estate agent, vendor, or a representative. We recommend attending if you can, as the engineer can answer questions on-site.

Your report is delivered as a PDF to your email inbox within 48 hours of the site visit being completed. You can also download it any time from your booking portal.

Follow-up questions are included at no extra cost. Simply reply to your report email or call us directly, and our engineer will clarify anything unclear.

Usually, yes. You book online in minutes, the site visit happens within 3 working days — you pick the slot yourself after payment, as soon as access is agreed with the agent or vendor — and the written report follows within 48 hours of the visit. That's around 5 working days end to end, which normally leaves comfortable room before an auction date. If your deadline is tighter than that, call us before booking and we'll tell you honestly whether we can hit it.

Yes. A structural survey is a non-intrusive visual inspection, so no listed building consent is needed for the inspection itself — consent applies to alterations and repairs, not to having the building assessed. Our engineers regularly survey London's older and listed housing stock. If the report recommends remedial work, it will flag where listed building consent is likely to be required before that work is done.

For most buyers and homeowners, the standard report — produced by a qualified structural engineer — is sufficient, and it's what the large majority of our clients order. Choose the chartered option when a lender, insurer, solicitor, or local authority has specifically asked, in writing, for a report by a chartered engineer (CEng / MICE / MIStructE) — check their exact wording if you're unsure. Tick "Chartered engineer required" at booking and the price becomes £1,440 incl. VAT all-in, replacing the £900 incl. VAT base — never a surcharge on top.