Structural Engineer Inspection Blog
Recent Inspections
Read noted findings from Penn Valley Engineering’s structural engineer inspections.
Failing Basement Foundation Walls
When inspecting and evaluating a home with failing basement foundation walls, Penn Valley Engineering is happy to provide not only an engineering design and blueprint cost for the recommendations but also an approximate construction cost based upon observations and engineering experience.
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...
Structural Engineering Inspection of Uneven Floors & Cracks
While uneven floors and cracks in your home may seem insurmountable, a structural engineering inspection is the first step in fixing them.
Removal of a Potential Structural Bearing Wall
If you are considering the removal of a potential structural bearing wall, you will need to know for certain the consequences. You need to have a...
Potential Structural Issues with Foundation Wall Cracking
If your home has foundation wall cracking, it could be an indication of serious structural issues. Contact Penn Valley Engineering for a detailed inspection and report.
Inspecting an Unfinished Full Basement Foundation Wall
Should your basement foundation wall show signs of possible failure, call PVE. Our engineers perform many structural inspections and will be able to inspect your home for any structural issues.
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
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