What is a Structural Engineer Home Inspection Service?
A structural inspection consists of an onsite visit and issuance of a written report investigating the structure’s integrity. Only New Jersey licensed professionals, such as registered architects (yep we are one of those👏) or structural engineers. We can inspect a variety of structure related systems such as:
- Slabs
- Piers
- Beam
- Foundations
- Joists
- Interior walls
- Exterior Walls
- and Roof structures
What does a structural engineer home inspection service include?
The key components that we inspect during the structural portion of each home inspection are the foundation, floors, walls, columns, piers, ceilings, roof structure and attic. We also check for signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building as well as signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.
We report on the type of foundation: Masonry Block, Brick, Rock, Poured Concrete, etc.
We report to you what the Columns and Piers were made of: wood, concrete, brick, masonry block, steel columns, and/or steel jacks.
What are structural issues you have found?
Here is a general list of structural issues we have encountered including:
- Sagging roofs
- Cracked beams and girders
- Cracks or displaced foundation walls
- Missing supports
- Incorrect cantilevers
- Cracked walls
- Sagging floors
- and many more structure related issues.
Wondering what Arch Inspection customers are saying about our structural home inspection services?
Here is a sample of our Google Reviews
Frank is excellent, thorough, analytical and provides a detailed report for commercial inspection promptly. Very responsive and available for questions. Highly recommend his expertise!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words, and trusting us with the commercial property inspection service. We greatly value your time on this review, and wish you all the best on the property.
-Your friends at Arch Inspections
Frank was very helpful in answering all my questions, I can definitely recommend his company.
Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the review Michael & for asking us to help with your structural home inspection. We wish you all the best in the future and with your home.
Best,
~Your friends at Arch Inspections
Frank was incredibly easy to work with and knowledgeable; he was able to catch a lot of small details that were missed by others. Would definitely work with him again
Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the kind words Yancy, and for placing your trust in our company to provide a new construction home inspection. We were happy to assist you and wish you the very best in your new home.
Best,
~Your friends at Arch Inspections
Response from the owner:Thank you very much for the review & for placing your trust in our company to provide a commercial property inspection. We were honored to assist you and wish you the very best on this real estate transaction.
Best,
~Your friends at Arch Inspections
I got a pre-purchase condo inspection by Frank. I would highly recommend Arch inspections because Frank paid attention to details and provided helpful tips for condo maintenance in the future. I received a full report promptly and answers to all my follow-up questions. Thank you!!
Response from the owner:Thank you very much Soo for the kind words, and for trusting us to help with your condo inspection. We wish you all the best in your new home and have a wonderful holiday season.
