King House, 2 Ludlow Road, Redditch, Worcs B97 4EN. Tel: 01527-597600 Fax: 01527-585645 Email: info@mbce.co.uk
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King House, 2 Ludlow Road, Redditch, Worcs B97 4EN. Tel: 01527-597600 Fax: 01527-585645 Email: info@mbce.co.uk BACK
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The building investigation services undertaken by the Practice include the following activities. Other types of building investigation work may also be undertaken if requested. | |
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General assessment of structural integrity of existing buildings Investigation of the suitability of existing structures for proposed modifications Assessment of the loading capacity of floors Assessment of the requirements for installing heavy equipment such as safes or machinery Assessment of the safe working load of lifting beams Investigation of the causes of cracking in masonry or concrete elements of buildings Investigation of the causes of movement in buildings Investigation of the causes of water ingress into buildings, particularly from the ground |
Assessment of the suitability of fixings used to support elements of cladding or finishes Assessment of the requirements to accommodate modifications to building services Assessment of the requirements to accommodate modifications of finishes and other building fittings Assessment of the adequacy of information describing existing buildings Assessment of elements of buildings which may be affected by adverse characteristics of their type and time of construction (eg Alkali Aggregate Reaction, High Alumina Cement, inadequate provision for progressive collapse) Investigation of the suitability of subsoil for the site use. Including contamination and gas emission |
| The Practice can offer advice on the implications of the findings of any of the above investigations and make, where appropriate, recommendations to improve or remedy unsatisfactory situations. | |