Structural engineers in Chiswick, working across London since 2016

Structural engineers in London since 2016

Structural engineers for London homes

Structural surveys for cracks and subsidence, mortgage and insurance reports, and calculations for wall removals and extensions. Clear answers from qualified engineers, with a written price before you go ahead.

  • Qualified structural engineers on every inspection
  • Usually 5 working days for your report, or 48 hours with fast track
  • Your price in writing before you book
The Laytoe Structures office at Gable House, Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick

“Honest, professional and thorough.”

Madiha K., lender report, on Google

Projects completed2,700+

Reports written for lenders. We regularly prepare reports for buyers borrowing from major lenders, including Barclays, Santander and Nationwide.

Qualified engineers. Every inspection is carried out by one of our qualified structural engineers.

Local to West London. Our office is in Chiswick, and we inspect and design for homes across Greater London.

Fully insured. £1 million professional indemnity insurance for our inspections, reports and designs.

Structural inspections, reports and design

Start with what is happening at your property and pick the closest match. An engineer looks at your building and explains plainly what it needs, with the price in writing before we start.

Not sure which inspection you need? Compare the Specific, General and Comprehensive inspections, or describe what you have noticed and we will recommend one.

How booking an inspection works

From first message to finished report, this is what to expect.

  1. Tell us about your issues

    Use the form or call us with your full address.

  2. Get your quote and book

    We reply with the right inspection, its price and dates.

  3. An engineer visits

    A visual inspection on a weekday, or a weekend for a small extra fee.

  4. Receive your report

    Usually within 5 working days (10 for a CGSI), or 48 hours with fast track.

Read our client guide before you book

What each inspection and design service includes and what it does not, the four inspection levels side by side, how to prepare for our engineer's visit, how booking and payment work, our fees and our terms, all in one place.

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Engineers who take the time to look properly

We are not the cheapest firm in London, and we do not try to be. Our fees allow enough time for each property, so every report is written for your building rather than adapted from the last one.

  • Qualified engineers. Every inspection is carried out by one of our qualified structural engineers.
  • Plain English reports. What we found, how serious it appears and what to do next.
  • Questions answered afterwards. For you, your lender, your insurer or your builder.
  • Weekend visits. Saturday and Sunday inspections for a small extra fee.
About us and how we work
  • Siavash, Senior Structural Engineer

    Siavash

    Senior Structural Engineer

  • Faranak, Senior Structural Engineer

    Faranak

    Senior Structural Engineer

  • Chris, Chartered Structural Engineer

    Chris

    Chartered Structural Engineer

  • Hedi, Designer

    Hedi

    Designer

What clients say

Buyers, homeowners and leaseholders on working with us. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 32 Google reviews. Read all our reviews on Google

I used Laytoe in August for a lender structural report. Siavash and the team were honest, professional and thorough. Siavash took the time to call us before finalising the report, explained the findings clearly and gave genuinely candid advice, which helped me make a very important decision with confidence.

Madiha K., lender structural report

We needed a general structural inspection survey done on a property we were purchasing. The survey was actioned quickly, the price was very fair and report was detailed and clear with specific actions recommended for next steps. Will certainly use again.

Rui, inspection before buying

They provided a very professional and detailed report for my insurance purposes, and everything was handled efficiently and thoroughly. The report was clear, accurate, and well presented, which made the insurance process much easier for me.

Bahram B., insurance report
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Based in Chiswick, working across London

Our office is on Turnham Green Terrace in W4. We inspect and design for homes throughout Greater London, and we know its housing well: Victorian and Edwardian terraces, mansion blocks and converted flats, much of it built on shrinkable London Clay.

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Tell us what you have found

Send a few details about the property and the problem. We read every enquiry ourselves and reply with the inspection or design service that fits, and its price.

  • Your price in writing before you book
  • Weekday and weekend visits across London
  • Report usually in 5 working days, or 48 hours with fast track

Request a quote

We reply by email with a price and the next available dates.

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