Worried About a Crack or Structural Problem? Get a Clear Answer

You're probably here because something has gone wrong or become uncertain: a surveyor has flagged movement, a lender wants more evidence, or a crack suddenly looks more serious than it did before.

In those situations, you usually do not need a full whole-house inspection. You need a chartered structural engineer to look at the specific issue, tell you what it means, and give you a written report you can actually use.

Often the biggest relief is simply knowing what you're dealing with — and that someone qualified has looked at it properly.

Unlike a standard RICS survey, which often flags symptoms and recommends “further investigation”, this report is designed to answer the next question: is this structural, how serious is it and what should happen next?Because our engineers are chartered (CEng MICE), lenders, solicitors and insurers will accept our reports without question.

Common situations where this report is the right choice

Real examples of the kinds of issues we inspect

These are the kinds of real homeowner concerns that often lead to a focused structural report: visible cracking, movement around openings and issues a surveyor has flagged for further investigation.

What you get

• A focused site visit by a Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE)
• Honest verbal guidance during the visit — we'll tell you what we think on the day
• Clear written report with findings and recommendations
• Photos included to illustrate key concerns
• A clear answer on whether the issue is cosmetic, structural, or somewhere in between
• Guidance on whether insurance reporting is likely to be required
• Practical next steps — including whether you actually need to do anything at all
• Report suitable for mortgage lenders, solicitors and insurers

If you'd rather talk it through first, call us on 0116 218 2917 — we'll tell you honestly whether you need a report or not.

How we look at cracks and movement

We investigate any crack wider than 1mm, particularly if it is diagonal, stepped through brickwork, or appears to be widening. Many small cracks are caused by normal settlement or seasonal movement — especially in Midlands properties on clay soils — and are cosmetic. Our job is to separate the worrying-looking but harmless from the issues that genuinely need action.

Common issues we inspect

• Cracks in brickwork, plaster, or render
• Settlement or suspected subsidence
• Chimney movement or leaning
• Roof spread or beam deflection
• Movement around window or door openings
• Bowing or leaning walls
• Structural problems flagged by surveyors or lenders
• Impact of nearby trees or drains

Who this is for

• Homebuyers needing an engineer's opinion after a survey
• Homeowners concerned about new or worsening cracks
• Sellers preparing for sale and wanting to address concerns in advance
• Landlords and property managers
• Builders before alterations begin