M H Associates
Worried About Cracks in Your Home?
Get clear, independent advice from an experienced Chartered Structural Engineer. I inspect cracking and movement, explain the likely cause and significance, and advise you on what to do next.
⌖ Home inspections across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and South London
Not sure whether you need an inspection? Send me 3–5 photos first for a free initial review.
WHAT I CAN HELP WITH
Cracks, movement and
structural concerns
Not every crack means there is a serious structural problem. What matters is the pattern, location, width and whether it is changing. I can inspect the property and help establish what is likely to be happening and whether anything further needs to be done.
• New or widening cracks
• Diagonal cracks around doors or windows
• Stepped cracking in brickwork
• Doors or windows starting to stick
• Separation between an extension and the original house
• Possible settlement or subsidence
• Concerns raised by a surveyor, insurer or buyer
CLEAR ADVICE
Understand what is happening and what to do next
Following the inspection, I will explain the likely cause and significance of what I have seen, whether monitoring or further investigation is appropriate, and the practical next steps available to you.
You will have a clear view of:• The likely cause of the cracking or movement
• How significant it appears to be
• Whether movement may still be active
• Whether monitoring or further investigation is needed
• What to do next
WHY M H ASSOCIATES
Experienced. Independent. Chartered.
Your property will be inspected personally by me. You will deal directly with an experienced Chartered Structural Engineer from the first conversation through to the inspection, advice and report
Professional credentials✓ Chartered Engineer — CEng
✓ Fellow of IStructE — FIStructE
✓ Fellow of ICE — FICE
✓ 25+ years’ structural engineering experience
✓ £1m Professional Indemnity Insurance
PROFESSIONAL STATUS INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIABLE
CLIENT REVIEWS
What homeowners say
Recent feedback from clients who instructed M H Associates for structural inspections and advice.
★★★★★“MHA recently completed a targeted structural inspection for us. He was very quick and efficient, and took the time afterwards to talk us through his findings in detail and answer our questions. A professional and reassuring service — highly recommended.”Andrew★★★★★“MHA was very prompt in response and took the time to understand the situation and advise on the survey for a crack in an external wall. The report included suggested next steps and enabled me to make the decision I needed.”Brittanni★★★★★“Very polite and professional, thoroughly explained everything clearly, and provided a detailed report with practical advice.”Margaret
FREE INITIAL PHOTO REVIEW
Send me a few photos and tell me what you’ve noticed
Send 3–5 photographs, your postcode and a short note on when you first noticed the cracking. I’ll take an initial look and let you know whether a site inspection is likely to be the sensible next step.
⌖ Surrey • Sussex • Kent • South London
