Homes we inspect in Croydon
Thornton Heath, South Norwood, Broad Green and the streets around central Croydon have compact Victorian and Edwardian terraces, built as the railways arrived. Shirley and much of the east of the borough have 1930s semi-detached houses. Many homes have been extended or converted into flats.
Older terraces were usually built on shallow strip footings, so they respond to changes in the ground. Conversions also raise questions about floors, walls and fire separation between flats.
Common structural issues in Croydon
- Seasonal movement on clay, made worse by mature trees near shallow footings.
- Cracking at bay windows and extension junctions.
- Floors and walls altered during conversions into flats.
- Removed walls and chimney breasts without adequate support.
- Older movement that needs checking to see whether it has stopped.
Ground conditions
Northern parts of Croydon are largely on London Clay, where seasonal shrinkage near trees is the main risk. The south of the borough rises onto the chalk of the North Downs, and higher ground such as the Addington and Shirley Hills has sands and pebble beds, so the cause of movement varies across the borough.
We check the British Geological Survey records for every address we inspect, because ground conditions can change from one street to the next.
Services in Croydon
- Structural inspections: Specific (SSI) from £420*, General (GSI) from £540* and Comprehensive (CGSI) from £880*.
- Mortgage structural reports when your lender's valuer asks for an engineer.
- Insurance structural reports and subsidence investigations.
- Wall and chimney breast removal calculations for Building Control.
- Extension and loft conversion design.
- Freeholder consent reports for leasehold flats.
* Prices are a guide only and VAT may be added. Contact us for an accurate price.
Arranging an inspection in Croydon
Send us the postcode, whether it is a house or a flat, how many bedrooms it has and a few photos of what you have noticed, or your valuer's letter. We will recommend the right service and give you a price in writing before you book. Our engineers travel to Croydon from our office on Turnham Green Terrace in Chiswick, with weekday and weekend visits available. See our prices or request a quote.
Nearby areas we cover
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Common questions
Do you have an office in Croydon?
No. Our office is at Gable House, 18–24 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, W4 1QP, and our engineers travel to Croydon for inspections and site visits.
Do you cover the whole of Croydon?
Yes. We inspect and design for homes across the borough, including Thornton Heath, South Norwood, Addiscombe, Shirley and South Croydon.
