The case for a Structural Engineer’s inspection
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009Buying a property in the Turks and Caicos is probably one of the biggest investments most people will make and as with all investments you will want to be sure it is a safe and reliable one. Before purchasing real estate you will probably have had a valuation done by a land / building surveyor to give you an assessment of the buildings actual value, but this will not necessarily assess the quality of the structure or its longevity.
Many buildings can contain hidden defects, poor quality materials or just have been badly constructed. This may lead to severe problems and a drastic reduction in value over time. If the defects are understood when the building is about to be purchased then an assessment can be made at that time on its value and the cost of ongoing repair work. This is where the structural engineer comes in; they can carryout an independent visual inspection of the property and using their professional experience spot areas of potential concern. They can then recommend further investigations or remedial works as necessary but hopefully be able to give the purchaser a report that states the soundness of a building that will last for many years to come.
Civil & Structural Engineering (CSE) Ltd can provide you with a professionally unrivaled, yet highly competitive inspection. We are the longest established chartered engineering consultancy in the Turks and Caicos Islands providing a full range of services. Whether you are buying an existing property or plan to build your own dream home we can help. We provide surveying, civil & structural engineering design, planning submission, site inspections and material Q&A’s.
For more information please call 1.649.941.4437 remember to quote the RE/MAX ELITE website!
