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Structural Inspections

Clear, independent structural advice for homeowners, buyers, landlords and property professionals who need to understand the true condition of a building.

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

Independent assessment of building condition
Investigation of cracking and movement
Subsidence and deterioration concerns
Follow-up on surveyor's recommendations
Reports for lenders and conveyancing
Reassurance and price negotiation support

When you need this

Inspections are commonly sought after cracking, movement or signs of subsidence appear, or when a survey raises a concern that needs a structural opinion. They are also requested simply for reassurance, or to support a purchase, sale or insurance matter.

Frequently asked questions

My survey flagged a structural concern — what next?

A HomeBuyer Report, Building Survey or mortgage valuation will often recommend a further structural inspection. We assess the issue directly, establish the cause and significance, and advise on whether action is needed.

Is the cracking I've noticed serious?

Not all cracking is significant. We establish whether it is historic, ongoing or progressive, identify the likely cause, and explain clearly what it means for the building.

Will the report satisfy my mortgage lender?

Our reports are prepared to support lender requirements where a structural opinion has been requested, and can also assist with price negotiations and the conveyancing process.

Do I need an inspection if I'm only worried about subsidence?

If you suspect subsidence, an inspection is worthwhile. We establish whether movement is occurring, what is driving it, and whether monitoring or remedial work is appropriate.

Can I commission an inspection just for peace of mind?

Yes. Many clients ask for an independent assessment simply for reassurance about a feature they have noticed, with no survey or transaction involved.