Homes we inspect in Wimbledon
Wimbledon Village and the Hill have large Victorian, Edwardian and interwar houses, many in conservation areas and close to the Common. Wimbledon Park has substantial family houses, while South Wimbledon, around Haydons Road and towards Merton, has streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Raynes Park and the SW20 side are largely interwar.
Large houses here have often been extended several times, and each addition may sit on different foundations from the last.
Common structural issues in Wimbledon
- Seasonal movement on clay near large trees and hedges.
- Cracking in large houses with several generations of extensions.
- Basement and lower ground floor alterations.
- Bay window and front wall cracking in Victorian terraces.
- Cracks after building work next door.
Ground conditions
The Common and the top of the Hill have gravel over London Clay, while the slopes and much of the lower ground have London Clay at or near the surface. With so many mature trees, clay shrinkage is one of the first causes we consider when we see cracking in Wimbledon.
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 Wimbledon
- 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 Wimbledon
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 Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon: Inspections, Cracks and Subsidence
- Does Underpinning Affect Property Value in London?
Nearby areas we cover
See all areas we cover across London.
Common questions
Do you have an office in Wimbledon?
No. Our office is at Gable House, 18–24 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, W4 1QP, and our engineers travel to Wimbledon for inspections and site visits.
My insurer has mentioned subsidence. What do I need?
If you have made a claim, the insurer usually appoints its own engineer or loss adjuster. If you want independent advice first, or you are buying a house with past subsidence, our subsidence investigation explains the likely cause and whether the movement appears to be continuing.
