Structural Engineers & Surveys in Sevenoaks

Structural engineer’s inspections and plain-English reports in Sevenoaks, Riverhead, Otford, Kemsing, Seal and Westerham. We can usually visit within 3 working days, and reports are typically issued within 48 hours of the site visit.

Looking for a local structural engineer? We also design wall removals and steel beams, loft conversions and extensions in Sevenoaks.

Book a survey or call 020 3835 2633

Chartered sign-off available for lenders and insurers · Express 24-hour reports · Saturday visits by appointment

Sevenoaks has many large Victorian and Edwardian houses, interwar detached homes and older cottages in the surrounding villages, often set in generous, tree-lined plots. The town sits on the Greensand ridge, with clay soils in the valleys below, so the ground changes over short distances. Mature trees close to houses on the clay are a common factor in seasonal movement, and many homes here have been extended or had their lofts converted. We regularly work in TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN16.

Common reasons clients in Sevenoaks call us
• Subsidence linked to mature trees and clay soils
• Cracking where extensions meet the original house
• Checks on loft conversions, removed walls and chimney breasts
• Movement in older cottages with shallow foundations
• Pre-purchase checks after a RICS survey flags a concern

Because we also design drainage, we can identify when a leaking drain is behind the movement and design the fix.

Guide prices: specific inspection of one defect £950 + VAT, general inspection of the whole property approx. £1,700 + VAT.

Extra options
• Chartered sign-off: for lenders and insurers who ask for a Chartered Structural Engineer. Price on request, so please mention it when you book.
• Express report: your report within 24 hours of the visit, for buyers close to exchange. Price on request.
• Site visit consultation: £480 inc. VAT. An engineer visits and gives verbal advice, without a written report. The fee is credited if you order a report within 30 days.
• Saturday visits by appointment.

12+ years’ experience · £1,000,000 PI insurance · Site visit within 3 working days · 48-hour reports

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