When a lender or solicitor asks for a structural engineer’s report, they mean something specific, and the sale usually waits until they get it.

What lenders are asking for

A mortgage valuation that notes movement, cracking or previous repair will often make the offer conditional on ‘a report from a suitably qualified structural engineer’. That’s us. The report must identify the cause, state whether movement is ongoing, and confirm the property is (or can be made) structurally sound, in a form the lender’s underwriters accept.

How we keep your purchase on track

• Priority booking for mortgage-condition inspections
• Reports written to answer the lender’s actual condition, point by point
• Direct liaison with your solicitor or broker where useful
• Fast written turnaround, typically days, not weeks

For conveyancers

We regularly act for buyers and sellers on solicitors’ recommendation across Leeds and West Yorkshire, and we’re happy to scope the inspection against the specific enquiry raised.

Why an independent survey matters

We are an independent firm of structural engineers, not tied to any estate agent, lender or builder. Our only job is to tell you the truth about the building. Established in 1981, we have inspected thousands of homes across Leeds and West Yorkshire, and our reports are accepted by mortgage lenders, solicitors and insurers.

What you get

• A clear written report in plain English, with photographs
• A definite answer: is it serious, is it historic, does it need monitoring or repair
• Repair recommendations and, where needed, outline costs
• Fast turnaround, reports typically delivered within days of inspection

We survey across Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, Harrogate and all of West Yorkshire, see all areas and services.