Balcony and terrace structural assessment
Balconies are exposed cantilevers with limited redundancy: corrosion, water ingress and overloading all shorten their life. Our assessment reviews what you can see and tells you what needs a closer look.
What the assessment covers
- • Structure type: cantilevered concrete slab, steel frame, timber deck, supported balcony
- • Visible distress: spalling concrete, exposed reinforcement, corrosion, rot, deflection
- • Waterproofing, falls, drainage and junctions with the building
- • Balustrade fixings and intended use loading
What you send us
- • Photos of the balcony above and below, including the soffit and the wall junction
- • Close-ups of any cracking, rust staining or damp
- • Dimensions: projection, width, slab or deck thickness
- • Property age and any known history of repairs or leaks
What you receive
- • Indicative risk level and confidence rating
- • Budget range for repair or strengthening options
- • Watch points: reinforcement cover, drainage, balustrade anchorage
- • Whether an intrusive survey or engineer's inspection should be prioritised
Avertissement légal
Ce document est informatif. Il ne constitue ni une note de calcul, ni un diagnostic réglementaire, ni une validation d'exécution de travaux. Aucun avis produit par la plateforme ne constitue une note de calcul, un diagnostic réglementaire ou une validation d'exécution de travaux. Aucune décision de travaux ne doit être prise sans validation par un professionnel qualifié (architecte, bureau d'études structure, ingénieur).
Frequently asked questions
Is rust staining serious?
Rust staining on a concrete balcony usually means the reinforcement is corroding and expanding. It is one of the clearest signs that an intrusive inspection is due.
Who is responsible in a block of flats?
Usually the freeholder or management company under the lease. An independent report is useful evidence when you need them to act.