Homes we inspect in Earl's Court
Earl's Court is mainly tall mid and late Victorian terraced houses, many around garden squares such as Earl's Court Square and Nevern Square, and almost all of them converted into flats. There are also mansion blocks and a growing number of new developments.
In a building with many flats, structural changes in one affect the others, so leaseholders usually need a licence to alter and an engineer's report before work starts.
Common structural issues in Earl's Court
- Walls removed in lower-floor flats that carry the storeys above.
- Cracks in tall terraces with several generations of alterations.
- Floor joists weakened by services run through them.
- Movement in front porticos and bays.
- Cracking after neighbouring building work.
Ground conditions
Earl's Court sits on river terrace gravels over London Clay. Counter's Creek, a lost river now running in a sewer, once flowed close by to the west, and the ground along its old course can be softer.
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 Earl's Court
- 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 Earl's Court
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 Earl's Court from our office on Turnham Green Terrace in Chiswick, with weekday and weekend visits available. See our prices or request a quote.
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Common questions
Do you have an office in Earl's Court?
No. Our office is at Gable House, 18–24 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, W4 1QP, and our engineers travel to Earl's Court for inspections and site visits.
Do I need an engineer to remove a wall in a top-floor flat?
Often, yes. Walls in top-floor flats can carry the roof or ceiling joists, and in converted houses they may line up with walls below. An engineer can confirm whether a wall is load-bearing and design any support needed.
