Watford Structural Surveys

Structural Surveys in Watford by Woodward Chartered Surveyors

Watford buildings, whether homes or commercial properties, are not always perfect. Buildings can suffer from the effects of damp, infestation of insects and also may be affected by changes in the way we use or have renovated or altered the property.

The fabric of buildings can also wear out over time potentially causing problems that ultimately manifest themselves as cracks, mould, damage to timbers and woodwork etc.

Woodward Chartered Surveyors carry out structural surveys on Watford properties, to investigate ‘settlement' and ‘subsidence' by property owners. These terms are often used to describe what is in fact the same problem occurring in buildings, in essence a wall, house or the soil sinking to a lower than its original level.

Buildings in Watford, like many areas throughout south-east of England where property has been constructed on a shrinkable clay sub soil, will need a structural survey to be carried out, and report prepared, to assess the issues, should subsidence or settlement be suspected.
 

A Woodward Chartered Surveyors Structural Survey in Watford Includes

Structural surveys in Watford, A.K.A structural investigations, endeavour to establish the cause of the reported problem, whether it be merely related to weathering and the drying out of building materials or settlement and subsidence.

Following a period of monitoring the building we are then able to determine whether movement is progressive or not and recommend the appropriate repairs. In many cases it is discovered that only relatively minor repairs are necessary, but this can only be determined by an experienced professional.

We will liaise with insurance companies, neighbours and builders, as required. If you have any concerns with your property, and require further information on whether or not they are founded, we will be happy to provide a brief initial consultation at low cost.

Please use the following link if you would like to get a quote for a Structural Survey in Watford from Woodward Surveyors.

If you need more information to help you decide which survey is right for your property then please take a look at our structural survey information videos.