We undertake structural inspections and appraisals of properties for buyers or vendors. Appraisals can either be undertaken for the whole property or an element of it if there are any tell-tale signs or if any cracking is evident.

Structural Calculations

We provide a complete approach to Structural Engineering and Structural Design for all areas of construction from simple beam calculations to building extensions and loft conversions. As experienced and professionally qualified Chartered Engineers we quickly identify economic and reasonably practical structural solutions.

Party Wall

Serving or receiving Notices, preparing and agreeing Schedules of Condition, drafting, agreeing and administering Party Wall Awards including checking compliance under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. We are often also involved in providing advice and mediation with regard to boundary locations and disputes.

Insurance Claims

Investigation into possible subsidence damage and administering and interpreting further investigations into this, including liaising with the building Loss Adjusters and Insurers. Investigation into the full extent of damage caused by other insured events such as fire,
escape of water or impact damage, agreeing scope with clients and Loss Adjusters, obtaining tenders and supervision of works on site.

Historic Buildings

Specialists in structural defects arising from water ingress, settlement and the decomposition of timbers and other materials. Typical work focuses on cracking in historic walls, sympathetic repairs and stabilisation of timber structures, floors and roofs.

Defect Investigation

Building defect investigations and surveys are needed not only when problems arise but when assurance is required that defects do not exist or that the standard of construction is such that problems are unlikely.

Expert Witness

Glencross and Hudson undertake work as expert witnesses for legal or other proceedings arising out of construction related disputes. We are able to offer assistance in the following areas:

Consultancy

Glencross and Hudson can provide consultancy for building projects with years of field based experience.

Foundations & Piling

Specialist in pile design for domestic properties. This includes bored and driven piles and where there are access difficulties, Chance (helical) piles can be specified.