Structural inspections
Specific Structural Inspection (SSI)
One crack or one problem area
From£420*One issue, in one area
A visual inspection of one structural issue or crack, in one specific area of the property.
- The issue or crack you have asked about
- Its likely cause, and what to do next
- Findings and recommendations sent by email
Other rooms and areas are not inspected.
Recommended for buyers
General Structural Inspection (GSI)
Buying a house, or several concerns
From£540*Standard mid-terrace house
A visual inspection of the main structure, inside and out, for severe cracks, subsidence and movement.
- Walls, floors, lintels, beams, columns and openings
- Nearby trees and shrubs, assessed under NHBC guidance
- Soil type from British Geological Survey records
- A written report with remedial advice and any further investigation needed
Covers up to five significant structural issues. The loft and roof structure, cellar and outbuildings are not included.
Comprehensive General Structural Inspection (CGSI)
Older or altered homes
From£880*Standard mid-terrace house
Everything in a GSI, and not restricted to a set number of issues.
- Roof structures, the cellar and outbuildings
- Internal alterations, and whether they appear to comply with Building Control
- Earlier structural changes to the property
- No limit on the number of cracks inspected
The whole property is reviewed for signs of severe movement. It is not a record of every crack.
Mortgage Structural Inspection (MSI)
Your lender's valuer wants a report
PriceQuotedSend us the valuer's letter
The specific structural points your lender's valuer has raised.
- Reviewed by MICE or MIStructE qualified engineers
- A report in the form lenders expect, with photographs
- Repair advice if defects are found
Other parts of the property are not inspected unless you or your lender ask.
- Fast trackReport within 48 hours of the inspection, from £120*
- Weekend inspectionSaturday or Sunday visit, from £80*
- Larger homesPriced by size, and confirmed with you before you book
These prices are a guide. Your price depends on the size of the property and what needs looking at. We confirm your price in writing before you book. Our recommendations for remedial work do not include detailed design or calculations, unless we confirm this with you in writing before the site visit.
* Prices are a guide only and VAT may be added. Contact us for an accurate price.
How we price
Prices for a General and a Comprehensive General Structural Inspection are based on a standard mid-terrace house with two living rooms (a reception room and a dining room), one bathroom and three bedrooms. Any rooms beyond the two living rooms, including extra reception rooms, count as bedrooms. Other charges that can apply:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fast track: report within 48 hours of the inspection | From £120* |
| Weekend inspection, Saturday or Sunday | From £80* |
| Each bedroom beyond a standard three-bedroom house | £100* |
| Extra time on site, beyond a standard visit | £180* per hour |
| Written report for a wall removal assessment | £180* |
| Return visit, or waiting over 45 minutes, if the area to inspect has not been opened up | £180* |
| Non-traditional construction, invasive investigation or a change of scope on a design visit | £180* per hour |
| Extra copies of a report, or permission to share it with someone else | Administration fee |
Design work and other reports
Calculations and drawings for wall removals and alterations, extensions and loft conversions, freeholder consent reports, insurance reports and crack monitoring are quoted per project. Quotes are free and there is no obligation. Send us photos and any drawings and we will reply with a price.
What affects the price
- The size and layout of the property, including the number of bedrooms.
- How many issues need looking at, and how far apart they are.
- The age and type of the property, and any earlier alterations.
- Non-traditional construction, which takes longer to assess.
- Access to lofts, cellars and roofs.
- Deadlines, if you need the report within 48 hours.
Paying and booking
Once you accept the quote we email you a short list of booking details to confirm, and a secure payment link. The price covers one site visit and one report or calculation package. Payment in full is due at least 24 hours before the visit, and your booking is confirmed when it is received.
Cancellations and refunds
If you book as a homeowner or buyer by phone, email or online, you can cancel within 14 days of booking without giving a reason. If you ask us to inspect within those 14 days and then cancel, you pay only for any service already provided.
After that, cancel in writing at least 48 hours before the inspection for a full refund. If you cancel less than 48 hours before, we may keep the £180* site visit fee and refund the rest. Refunds are made within 14 days. Full terms are in our conditions of engagement.
Why we are not the cheapest
We price so that each case gets the engineer's time it needs. Reports are written for your house, not adapted from a template, and we answer follow-up questions after you have read them.
Common questions
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Tell us about the property and what you need, and we will reply with a price.
Why do prices start from a figure rather than being fixed?
Every property is different. The starting prices are for a standard mid-terrace house; a larger home, more rooms or more issues to look at take longer. We confirm your price in writing before you book, so there are no surprises.
How quickly will I get the report?
Usually within 5 working days of the inspection. This is our normal turnaround, not a guarantee: at busy times, or when we are waiting for information, it can take longer, and we will tell you if it will. If you are working to a deadline, fast track brings it to within 48 hours of the inspection, from £120*.
