Structural Engineer Inspection Blog
Recent Inspections
Read noted findings from Penn Valley Engineering’s structural engineer inspections.
Foundation Wall Failure
A foundation wall failure happens more often than you might think. Initially, it might begin as a crack in a wall, then quickly (or overtime) become dangerous. Living in a structurally safe home is...
Structural Evaluation – Safety Inspection
Penn Valley Engineering performed a structural and safety evaluation of a fire escape in Philadelphia, PA 19106. Fire escapes provide emergency access and often require a safety inspection. In case...
Historic Building Inspection in Pennsylvania
Recently Penn Valley Engineering had the pleasure of performing an historic building structural inspection of an old general store. The structure had a historic building designation within the...
Load Bearing Wall & Chimney Inspection
A load-bearing wall and chimney inspection was performed by our structural engineer in the Merion Station, PA 19066 area within Montgomery County. The visual inspection was performed on a...
Underground Storage Tank Inspection & Removal
An underground storage tank inspection is often recommended when considering its removal. Will the structure near the tank be affected? What are the risks? What are the approximate costs? Penn...
Framing Inspection by Residential Structural Engineer
A framing inspection by a residential structural engineer is valuable for many reasons. In this case, it helped identify existing and potential problems. A framing inspection can also assess the...
Structural Engineer Inspection
Many of our blog articles cover what we call a summary narrative. Most people compare these to a structural engineer inspection. These narratives/inspections are typically visual inspections performed by a structural engineer to validate the structural soundness of a home or building’s weight-bearing components. These may include components such as framing, foundation, beams, columns, posts, or trusses. A passing inspection means the home or commercial building is safe for the public and nearby infrastructure. If there are any questionable areas, the structural engineer will point them out and provide a written solution.
The Penn Valley Engineering firm often takes the narrative one step further. When possible, we will provide a solution for any issue as well as an estimate of what the cost may be to resolve the engineering concern. If we have worked with a repair specialist in the needed field, we gladly pass on the referral.