Residential

Structural Survey

Book a full structural survey with Fourth Wall to receive a thorough, in-depth inspection of your building’s condition. You will receive detailed insights for any issues, with advice tailored for any necessary repairs and maintenance. Learn more by using the link below to submit a contact form.

What is a Full Structural Survey?

A full structural survey is the same as a Level 3 Building Survey, the highest level of survey you can get into the condition of your property. By completing a structural survey, you can easily identify where there may be any extra costs necessary to fix potential problems for your building.

A completed survey will provide you with a thorough report regarding various aspects of your building’s structure and any repairs or maintenance that may be required. This way you can anticipate upcoming costs and adjust your financial planning as needed. A full structural survey can be especially beneficial for homebuyers interested in learning about the condition of their new home. By completing a structural survey, it may provide the opportunity for greater flexibility on the price of a new home, or it may convince you to look elsewhere. Either way, it is better to be informed than surprised by hidden problems, which can be costly.

What Does a Full Structural Survey From Fourth Wall Include?

All physical details of your property will be inspected by one of our expert structural engineers in one of our full structural surveys. This will ensure that any potential problems are identified before they turn into major concerns.

Specifically, a survey from Fourth Wall includes:

  • Room-by-room detailed analysis of your building’s condition
  • Potential hazards identified and described
  • Energy efficiency advice
  • Photos to document the property’s condition
  • Description of any relevant legal matters
  • Detailed cost breakdown for potential fixes

Ready to take the next steps?

Book Your Structural Survey Today

Our team of chartered surveyors and structural engineers are committed to delivering a thorough assessment of your building to help you identify any potential concerns. Get in touch using the contact form below, or contact us by phone or email, and we will get back to you shortly.

Why Choose Fourth Wall?

At Fourth Wall, we are committed to delivering surveys for our customers that are informative, thorough, and easy to understand. Our dedication to providing quality advice is evidenced by our years of experience and involvement in countless projects across the country. 

We work with a wide range of clients in both domestic and commercial projects of various sizes, and will tailor our skillset to ensure we are delivering the optimal service for your requirements. Book a free no-obligation consultation with one of our expert chartered surveyors using the link below.

What Our Clients Say.

We could tell you how great our team and services are, but that would be too easy. Why not take a look at what some of our previous clients have said?

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Art Works
05:38 28 May 24
Had a fantastic experience that extended beyond Fourth Wall completing our survey to helping us move forward with other reports to complete our purchase.
Grace Thomas
17:48 15 Nov 23
Excellent thorough Level 2 Survey for the purchase of our property.
Excellent customer Service & timely booking of the Survey and report
Becky Mirnateghi
22:03 09 Nov 23
We received an extremely detailed survey from Joshua Weston, which contained really useful information. The level of detail that Joshua provided helped us with planning, and allowed us to go ahead in purchasing our new home. The communication with Fourth Wall was excellent throughout, and we received polite and friendly updates in a timely fashion from Zoe.
Josh Rainsford
09:01 07 Sep 23
Polite staff, reasonable rates, in depth and clear report delivered on time. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for your work.
Isabel Mitchell
11:26 24 Jul 23
Could not recommend enough - the survey was thorough and detailed.
Edwin Chomer
17:54 21 Jun 23
From my very first interaction with Forth Walk I was impressed. The speed that the quote was delivered, works booked in and the turn around time of the finished report was excellent, also the quote was competitive. As a surveyor who has worked in the industry for many years I have come across a variety of firms, however, this one truly stands out.

I wish Josh and his team all the best for the future and I offer Fourth Wall my full recommendation to anyone thinking of using their services!
Molly Wright
15:53 25 Nov 22
I can't thank Fourth Wall enough for his professional, efficient, and superb service. We got booked in for the house survey in just a few days and then communication with the team was fabulous. The report is fantastic - really thorough but easy to understand too - and a follow up chat offered to explain the details of the issues and recommendations. The professionalism, efficiency, and communications of Fourth Wall are really impressive and I highly recommend them without reservation!
Mike Gilbert
11:15 31 Jan 22
Thoroughly impressed with the service from the Fourth Wall team on the recent survey on the home I am in the process of purchasing. The report was detailed and presented excellently. Great to work with a friendly, local team, too!

Structural Survey FAQs

How Much is a Structural Survey?

Due to the fact that each structural survey is unique, it would be unfair to offer a standard cost for every survey. As such, to receive a detailed quotation, be sure to contact our team and learn more about our comprehensive service.

Do I Need a Full Structural Survey?

If you are purchasing a new home, we would highly recommend conducting a structural survey before you complete the purchase. You may also wish to consider completing a homebuyers’ survey.

Do You Need a Structural Survey Before Buying a House?

While a structural survey may not be mandatory during the process of buying a home, it can be essential if you are looking to gain some flexibility on price and get a full understanding of your new home’s condition. Completing a structural survey will help you to identify any major problems with the home and can help you negotiate a lower price, or it may convince you to look elsewhere. 

Learn some of our top tips when buying a home by reading our detailed blog: 10 Common Homebuyer Regrets & How To Avoid Them

How Long Does a Structural Survey Take? 

As a structural survey takes a comprehensive look at the condition of your property, the survey itself will usually last between 6-8 hours. The size and condition of your building will ultimately dictate the length of time it takes our chartered surveyors to complete the survey.

Will a Structural Survey Look at Damp?

During a structural survey, our structural engineers will thoroughly assess all the structural elements of your property. This covers any defects that may affect safety, stability or value, including foundational issues, problems with cracks and damp or rot. Conduct a thorough review of any damp in your property with a damp survey.

Does a Structural Survey Look at Subsidence?

A thorough review of your building’s structure during a full survey will identify any areas of concern regarding your property’s structural soundness, damage, foundation problems, and subsidence. 

Local Knowledge

National Coverage.

We have surveyors based across England in our regional offices. With expert knowledge of their local areas, you know you’re in safe hands.


Fourth Wall North West

0161 706 1131

Fourth Wall Yorkshire

Sheffield

0114 400 0254

Leeds

0113 873 0731

Fourth Wall // Midlands

Birmingham

0121 517 2037

Derby

Fourth Wall // South East

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