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Structural Appraisal Survey

What is a Structural Appraisal Survey?

At Dunham Hale Chartered Surveyors, we specialise in Structural Appraisal Surveys for residential and commercial buildings showing signs of structural movement, cracking, or visible building damage. Unlike a full structural survey, our Structural Appraisal is a focused, cost-effective inspection that assesses the structural integrity of specific problem areas, tailored to your concerns.

Whether you’re dealing with subsidence, heave, landslip, lateral movement, wall bulging, lintel failure, or cavity wall tie failure, we deliver expert analysis to determine the cause, extent, and implications of the damage. We provide clear, practical advice to guide your next steps, whether you’re buying, selling, or maintaining your property or just concerned about something not quite right.

With offices in both Manchester and London, Dunham Hale offers nationwide coverage with local expertise. Our Structural Appraisal Surveys are trusted by homeowners, property managers, and lenders who require specialist reports to address structural concerns.

These are just a few of the structural issues that require professional diagnosis by experts in structural movement in buildings. You may be advised by your insurers to obtain a Structural Appraisal Survey or a Structural Inspection Survey by a Chartered Building Surveyor or Chartered Structural Engineer. At Dunham Hale, we are Chartered Building Surveyors and can provide this type of service and have worked with insurers for years, so we are familiar with the reporting format needed.

Our Managing Director, a specialist in structural movement and building pathology for over 20 years, has extensive experience diagnosing movement issues across various construction types and ages. Our reports are widely accepted by mortgage lenders and insurers for their clarity, depth, and accuracy.

If you’re concerned about cracks, distortion, or other signs of movement, contact Dunham Hale Chartered Surveyors for a bespoke assessment. We’ll advise on the cause, remedy, and any potential resale impact, helping you make informed, confident decisions.

You’ll receive detailed reporting and a one-to-one consultation to walk through the findings and next steps.

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