Common reasons you may need a structural engineering inspection are
- Bowing/cracked foundation
- Settlement or wall cracks
- To remove a wall in a remodel
- Add solar panels to a roof
- Add a second story to a home
Harwich
Harwich is a town in the English county of Essex. Positioned on the coast in the Tendring district, it is near Felixstowe, Ipswich, Colchester and Clacton on Sea, and it is the most northern coastal town within Essex. As a result of its position on the estuaries of the River Stour and River Orwell, together with its benefit to sailors as being the only safe anchorage in between the Thames and the Humber, the town had significant civil and military maritime importance for a long period of time. In 1657, the town emerged as a naval base and was heavily strengthened with the construction of the Harwich Redoubt, Beacon Hill Battery, and Bath Side Battery. According to the 2011 Census, the town has a population of around 17684. Although it is a town of a rather small size, Harwich has a high standing for its architectural heritage. The town continues to be structured making use of the standard street plan comprising of principal thoroughfares joined by a variety of small alleys, which indicates the town's medieval origins. Most of the existing medieval structures are private homes, although there is a wide array of public buildings of a historical nature. This includes the parish church of St. Nicholas, developed in 1821 in a Gothic style, which contains much of the original furnishings and an organ. Only one building is Grade I listed, which is the Guildhall of 1769. A striking building is the Pier Hotel of 1860, renamed the Great Eastern Hotel of 1864, which is a vivid demonstration of the town's changing role after the arrival of the railway line in Colchester, attracting increasing numbers of visitors. For all of your home upgrades, make certain to make use of reputable experts in Harwich to make certain of quality.
