Homes we inspect in Shepherd's Bush
Around the Green, Askew Road, Goldhawk Road and Coningham Road, Shepherd's Bush is mostly late Victorian terraces, a large share of them converted into upper and lower flats. Towards White City there are interwar council estates and newer developments around Wood Lane.
In converted houses, work in one flat can affect the other. Removing a wall or chimney breast downstairs changes how the flat above is supported, so the freeholder and Building Control will both want to see an engineer's design.
Common structural issues in Shepherd's Bush
- Chimney breasts removed in a ground-floor flat while the breast above was left in place.
- Walls opened up between rooms in converted flats.
- Cracking where rear extensions meet the original house.
- Floor joists weakened by notching for pipes and cables during conversions.
- Bay window movement in Victorian terraces.
Ground conditions
Shepherd's Bush sits mainly on river terrace gravels over London Clay, with clay at or near the surface in places towards the north. The thickness of the gravel varies, so two similar houses a short distance apart can behave differently.
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 Shepherd's Bush
- 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 Shepherd's Bush
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 Shepherd's Bush from our office on Turnham Green Terrace in Chiswick, with weekday and weekend visits available. See our prices or request a quote.
Local guides
- Structural engineer in Hammersmith and Fulham: local homeowner FAQs
- Chimney Breast Removal Calculations Explained
Nearby areas we cover
See all areas we cover across London.
Common questions
Do you have an office in Shepherd's Bush?
No. Our office is at Gable House, 18–24 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, W4 1QP, and our engineers travel to Shepherd's Bush for inspections and site visits.
My downstairs neighbour removed a chimney breast. Should I be worried?
If the chimney breast in your flat is still in place, it needs proper support below, usually a steel beam or brackets designed by an engineer. An inspection can confirm whether support was installed and whether it looks adequate. If there is no record of Building Control approval, the freeholder may also want to know.
