Homes we inspect in Wandsworth
The streets near Wandsworth Common, including the Toast Rack, have large Victorian and Edwardian family houses. Southfields' Grid and much of Earlsfield are Edwardian terraces, a large number of which have been given loft conversions with rear dormers and extensions into the side return.
When so many houses on a street have been altered, the question we are often asked is whether earlier work was done properly. A retrospective report can answer that when you are buying or selling.
Common structural issues in Wandsworth
- Roof spread and cracking where loft conversions altered the roof structure.
- Movement at the junction of rear and side-return extensions.
- Chimney breasts removed to make space, sometimes without support for the stack above.
- Movement near the mature trees around Wandsworth Common.
- Cracking near the River Wandle, where ground conditions change.
Ground conditions
Wandsworth's ground varies, with alluvium and gravels along the Wandle valley and clay on much of the higher ground. On clay, nearby trees and dry summers are the usual drivers of movement.
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 Wandsworth
- 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 Wandsworth
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 Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth?
No. Our office is at Gable House, 18–24 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, W4 1QP, and our engineers travel to Wandsworth for inspections and site visits.
The previous owner converted the loft. Can you check it?
Yes. We can inspect the conversion and assess whether the new floor, steelwork and dormer appear adequate. If there is no Building Control completion certificate, a retrospective report helps buyers, sellers and lenders.
