Case Studies

SPECIFIC INSPECTION REPORT

A freeholder contacted us due to a lack of landlord’s consent following the construction of a ground floor rear extension. The landlord wanted reassurance that the property remained safe now that the extension was complete. View this project >

GENERAL MOVEMENT REPORT

A long-term owner/occupier contacted us following recommendations by a surveyor. The owner was concerned about significant cracking, in excess of 10 mm wide, to the rear of the property which was letting in damp and cold air. They were concerned that a wider subsidence problem might exist.View this project >

GENERAL MOVEMENT REPORT

A prospective purchaser contacted us with regard to inspecting a fire-damaged property prior to their decision to purchase, given the severity of the fire. The client was seeking peace of mind with regards to the integrity of the remaining walls so that they could scope their refurbishment work and the overall cost. View this project >

SPECIFIC INSPECTION REPORT

A residential tenant had expressed concerns with regard to various cracks occurring, as well as sticking doors, and there were serious concerns about the safety of the property. Pole Structural Engineers Reports were contacted by the landlord. View this project >

GENERAL MOVEMENT REPORT

Our client was buying a poor condition probate sale property with known cracking to the rear. They were prepared to proceed if the damage was minor and easily repaired. The house was not insured for subsidence by the current owners estate. View this project >

GENERAL MOVEMENT REPORT

An unusual 1920s chalet style property had failed a mortgage survey due to movement cracks noted by the surveyor. A structural engineer was required in order to progress the mortgage. View this project >

DEFECT REPORT

This stylish basement apartment in Southfields had been structurally altered but the building works had not received building regulation approval. The missing completion certificate was slowing down the sale of the property. View this project >

GENERAL MOVEMENT REPORT

A detached house in Wimbledon had a history of subsidence and movement but no paperwork trail. View this project >

GENERAL MOVEMENT REPORT

The pre-purchase survey report highlighted various cracks internally and the potential purchasers were concerned that this represented ongoing structural movement. The client requested a full General Movement Report of the main walls inside and out. View this project >

DEFECT REPORT

Our Structural Engineer’s Defect Report was carried out for a client’s house in Raynes Park, Merton SW20. Our client was worried about cracking at the rear of their traditional Edwardian semi-detached property. There had been a history of movement, but new cracks had recently appeared. View this project >

DEFECT REPORT

This particular leasehold flat in Putney was proving difficult to sell. The leaseholder had removed various walls in the past but hadn’t obtained the landlords’ consent and as a result, a number of potential buyers had been put off. View this project >

GENERAL MOVEMENT REPORT

The prospective first-time buyers of a period family home in Wandsworth had received a level 3 RICS Building Survey 9 that advised having a specialist second opinion about various cracks and movement issues. View this project >

DEFECT REPORT

A pre-purchase survey report had highlighted cracking around a bay window of a house for sale in Chiswick. The cracking was thought to have been present for around thirty years prior to the current owner’s purchase >

GENERAL MOVEMENT REPORT

This period house in South East London was in need of complete refurbishment so our client did not wish to commission a General Surveyors Report. So their builder advised getting a Structural Engineers Report check the condition of the property. >

GENERAL MOVEMENT REPORT

A prospective purchaser contacted us following their pre-purchase RICS surveyor’s report identifying significant movement to the rear of a large house. The surveyor was slightly concerned that the movement might be progressive and could be expensive to repair, and therefore recommended a structural engineer’s report for a specialist second opinion. View this project >

GENERAL MOVEMENT REPORT

A client was purchasing a family home but was concerned about significant cracking adjacent to the front elevation and within the hallway. We were contacted by the prospective buyer who was seeking a highly experienced structural engineering company specialising in Earlsfield, South London. View this project >