Structural Engineer Inspection Blog
Recent Inspections
Read noted findings from Penn Valley Engineering’s structural engineer inspections.
Condo Structural Inspection
A condo structural inspection is often necessary for the safety of its tenants. The responsible association or owner should hire a licensed structural engineer to perform this inspection. A...
Multiple Residential Structural Issues
Residential structural issues can be discovered when a single warning sign is noticed. Many homeowners may see a cracked wall or inward buckling and miss other signs that their home is in need of...
Home Foundation Inspection
When a home foundation inspection is performed, Penn Valley Engineering often finds interior drywall cracks and other structural concerns. Whether you’ve recently had foundation repairs done, or you...
Failing Basement Foundation Walls
Does your home have cracked or bowing basement walls? Penn Valley Engineering can provide a structural engineering inspection of your property. A limited summary narrative (stamped/sealed engineers...
Inspection of Damaged Altered Roof Trusses
Altered roof trusses can cause problems to any type of property if not designed by a professional structural engineer. Penn Valley Engineering inspected the conditions of an existing building,...
Structural Engineering Inspection of Uneven Floors & Cracks
Uneven floors and cracks are a concern for any homeowner. Penn Valley Engineering often performs a structural engineering inspection related to these types of conditions found in an existing home....
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.