Structural Engineer Certification
We recommend that you carry out all vital work recommended by a structural engineer. You need to do this for your own safety and to comply with the law – building control regulations, to be specific.
When the structural engineer has completed their work and has made recommendations, he should also provide you with a of completion. You should keep this certificate along with your property deeds.
Should you require a report from a structural engineering firm for mortgage purposes, it is most probable that your mortgage provider will demand an engineer's completion of works certificate be issued to cover essential work done prior to report acceptance. They will also want access to all relevant documents before they release any funds to you. If you're in doubt about the necessity of a certificate for mortgage or insurance reasons, it is crucial that you contact your provider first.