Structural Engineer Inspection Blog
Recent Inspections
Read noted findings from Penn Valley Engineering’s structural engineer inspections.
A Forensic Engineer’s Skills in Investigations and Analysis
This post dives into an engineering expert’s skills in investigations and analysis. The best experts dissect defects at their core and bring litigation-savvy skills that streamline your case.
Qualifications of a Forensic Engineer in Construction Defect Litigation
This article covers the qualifications of a forensic engineer and why you need one. Learn what the key qualifications are and how Penn Valley’s engineers exceed the requirements.
Foundation Drainage – Structural Benefits
Explore how foundation drainage systems influence your property’s structure, common pitfalls in waterproofing solutions, and why involving an independent structural engineer is essential for any foundation-related work.
Structural Engineer or Home Inspector?
While many homebuyers rely on a standard home inspection, hiring a licensed structural engineer from Penn Valley Engineering, offers a deeper, expert evaluation that a home inspector simply can’t match.
Telltale Signs Your Home Needs a Structural Engineer
As a homeowner, noticing signs like cracks in your foundation, drywall cracks, uneven floors, water in your basement, or other unusual symptoms can raise concerns about your home’s safety. These underlying structural issues may require the expertise of a structural engineer.
New Jersey Condo Safety Law
New Jersey’s Condo Safety Law was signed into law in 2024, marking a significant step toward ensuring the safety of condominiums and cooperatives across the state. Penn Valley Engineering’s services align perfectly with the new law’s requirements.
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.
About PVE
Penn Valley Engineering is a structural engineering consulting firm dedicated to Total Client Satisfaction.