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Defect Diagnosis & Subsidence Investigations

Independent structural inspections for homeowners, purchasers, landlords, property professionals and commercial clients who want clear, impartial advice on a building’s condition.

Whether prompted by visible cracking, structural movement, subsidence concerns, deterioration, concerns raised by a surveyor, or simply a desire for reassurance, Tashi Structures provides practical assessments focused on identifying genuine structural issues, understanding their significance and recommending proportionate next steps. Inspections are frequently commissioned following observations within a RICS HomeBuyer Report, Building Survey, mortgage valuation or lender enquiry, helping to provide clarity where structural concerns have the potential to delay a property transaction.

Structural movement can arise from a wide range of causes including subsidence, drainage defects, tree influence, foundation inadequacies, material deterioration, thermal movement and historic construction issues. Tashi Structures undertakes detailed inspections to establish the most likely cause of observed defects, assess their significance and determine whether movement is historic, ongoing or progressive in nature.

Reports are concise, practical and easy to understand, helping homeowners, purchasers, insurers, lenders and property professionals make informed decisions. Our advice is regularly used to satisfy lender requirements, support price negotiations, remove uncertainty during conveyancing and establish whether remedial works are genuinely necessary.

Key points

Investigation of cracking and movement
Assessment of subsidence concerns
Establishing the cause of defects
Whether movement is historic or ongoing
Reports for lenders and conveyancing
Independent reassurance for purchasers

When you need this

Clients usually come to us after noticing cracking, movement or deterioration, or where concerns about subsidence have been raised. Inspections are often prompted by a RICS HomeBuyer Report, Building Survey, mortgage valuation or a lender enquiry that calls for a structural engineer’s opinion.

Frequently asked questions

My surveyor recommended a structural engineer. Can you help?

Yes. We frequently inspect properties following a RICS HomeBuyer Report or Building Survey where a surveyor has recommended further structural investigation.

Can you tell whether the movement is still ongoing?

Yes. A key part of our work is establishing whether movement is historic, ongoing or progressive, which is central to understanding how significant it is.

What can cause cracking and movement?

Common causes include subsidence, drainage defects, the influence of nearby trees, foundation inadequacies, material deterioration, thermal movement and historic construction. We work to identify which applies.

Will your report satisfy my mortgage lender?

Our reports are prepared to support lender requirements, and can also assist with price negotiations and conveyancing.

Can a report help me negotiate on a purchase?

Yes. By setting out the cause and significance of any defect, our reports give purchasers an informed basis for price negotiations and for proceeding with a purchase.