Service page · Updated 14 May 2026
Book SBS to inspect cracks, subsidence, movement or a property you're about to buy. A chartered structural engineer attends site, photographs every defect and issues a written report with severity ratings and repair guidance. From £400.
Fixed fee
From £400
Single defect inspection
Site visit
3–5 days
48h express on solicitor timeline
Report
5 days
Stamped PDF · Lender / solicitor ready
Every survey produces a written report you can show to a mortgage lender, solicitor or insurer. Specifically:
| Survey type | Scope | From | On site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single defect inspection | One specific concern — a crack, a sag, an extension joint. Targeted report. | £400 | ~1 hour |
| Full property survey | Whole-house structural condition — walls, roof, chimney, floors, foundations (visible) | £600 | ~2 hours |
| Pre-purchase survey | Full property survey plus risk schedule used for price negotiation | £800 | 2–3 hours |
Bolt-ons: 48h express turnaround +£150 · Follow-up sign-off inspection £200–£300.
How do I book?
Call or email with the property address and what you're worried about. We confirm a fixed fee inside one working day and offer site visits typically within 3–5 working days.
How fast can you turn the report around?
Standard 5 working days from the site visit. Express 48h available when a solicitor or mortgage timeline is in play.
Will the report satisfy my mortgage lender or solicitor?
Yes — signed by a chartered engineer with £2m PI. Used routinely for mortgage conditions and pre-purchase negotiations.
What if you find a serious structural issue?
The report sets out severity, cause and repair scope with cost guidance. Remedial design is quoted separately so you can choose your own builder.
Do you re-inspect after repairs?
Yes — follow-up sign-off inspection from £200, useful for insurance claims or onward sale.
Recent projects
Real anonymised projects from the last few months. Specifications shown are indicative — every project gets its own calculation pack.
Visual + crack-monitor inspection, drainage proximity assessment, photographic schedule
Identified historic seasonal movement (no live subsidence); insurer accepted report; no underpinning required
Full external + accessible internal inspection; trial-pit recommendation; chimney breast condition review
Buyer renegotiated £6,500 off purchase price using report findings; sale completed
Plumb survey + verticality readings, masonry assessment, restraint detail recommendation
Specified lateral restraint straps at floor and ceiling levels; Newham Building Control approved remediation
Not sure if you need a structural survey or a homebuyer's report? Read Structural Surveys for Cracks & Subsidence before booking.
Next steps
Send through a sketch, plan or photo and we'll come back with a clear written quote — no obligation. Most enquiries are answered the same working day. Phone, WhatsApp and email are in the footer.
Mon to Sat, 8am to 6pm. Most calls answered within 1 hour. Or message us on WhatsApp.
Two offices — Ilford (61 Cranbrook Road, IG1 4PG) and Tilbury (Brunel Close, RM18 8EJ) — covering Ilford, Tilbury, Thurrock, East London and Essex.
