The inspection of residential buildings is a mandatory step to assess the structural safety of existing structures prior to renovation or vertical extension. This process enables an accurate evaluation of concrete quality, reinforcement conditions, and the building’s actual load-bearing capacity. Foundation assessment is particularly critical to ensure that the structure will not experience settlement or cracking under increased loads. The inspection report also serves as an essential legal basis for homeowners to obtain construction permits in accordance with regulations. Based on the inspection results, SVG Engineering will propose optimal strengthening solutions, helping to reduce costs and mitigate potential risks. Through a systematic and professional inspection process, we provide homeowners with peace of mind when expanding their living space while ensuring long-term structural durability and sustainability.
QUALITY INSPECTION OF A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING FOR RENOVATION AND ADDITIONAL FLOOR
- Investor: Mr. Nguyen Quang Vinh
- Address: Da Nang street - Cau Tre Ward - Ngo Quyen District - Hai Phong city
- Construction Project: Quality inspection of a residential building for renovation
- Inspection Unit: Sao Viet Design Consulting and Construction Supervisory Joint stock Company (SVG Engineering)
- Year of implementation: 2025
*The owner of the residential building requests a structural inspection in order to carry out renovation and upgrading works to meet usage requirements, specifically as follows: construction in accordance with the approved design drawings for a two-storey house with one rooftop penthouse (tum). The load-bearing structure comprises brick masonry foundations, reinforced brick masonry columns with a cross-section of 220 × 220 mm, beam structures using I-section steel I120 × 65 × 0.5 and welded rectangular hollow sections 50 × 100 × 1.8, and a lightweight floor system made of DuraFlex fiber cement boards with a thickness of 18 mm.
CONTENTS OF QUALITY INSPECTION OF A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING FOR RENOVATION AND ADDITIONAL FLOOR
a. Building Characteristics
The building is a single-storey residential house with a floor area of 43.22 m², classified as a Grade IV building. The site boundaries are as follows:
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The front of the building adjoins a shared alley with a width of 1.0 m;
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The rear of the building adjoins a shared alley with a width of 1.5 m;
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The left and right sides are adjacent to neighboring residential properties.
b. Preliminary Survey
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Investigate, collect, and analyze information and documents related to the surveyed building.
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Measure the building’s plan dimensions.
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Conduct a preliminary on-site inspection to identify visible defects and damage.
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Observe and photograph the existing condition of the building.
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Determine the building’s structural layout.
c. Detailed Structural Investigation
- Foundation Investigation:
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Identify the foundation type, principal dimensions, and foundation base depth.
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Assess foundation materials (material strength, current condition, etc.).
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Identify signs of distress such as cracking, breakage, settlement, or tilting.
- Masonry Structure Investigation (Wall Elements):
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Assess the structural condition and deviations in geometric dimensions.
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Monitor and record cracks, including crack development, quantity, length, and orientation (if any).
- Column Structure Investigation:
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Determine the material strength of columns.
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Monitor and record cracks, including crack development, quantity, length, and orientation (if any).
- Beam Structure Investigation:
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Determine the material strength of beams.
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Monitor and record cracks, including crack development, quantity, length, and orientation (if any).
d. Equipment Used for Residential Building Inspection
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Measuring tapes and laser distance meters;
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Crack width gauges;
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Automatic levels (or leveling instruments);
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Other relevant tools and equipment.
IMAGES OF QUALITY INSPECTION OF A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING FOR RENOVATION AND ADDITIONAL FLOOR
EXPENSE OF HOUSE INSPECTION IN VIETNAM
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