Structural Engineer Inspection Blog
Recent Inspections
Read noted findings from Penn Valley Engineering’s structural engineer inspections.
An Exterior Deck Structural Inspection
Many homes, apartments, and condominiums in the Philadelphia area have exterior decks that add a wonderful amenity to an owner’s lifestyle. However, over time, their structural integrity can become questionable.
Condo Structural Inspection
A condo structural inspection is often necessary for the safety of its tenants. PVE will perform this inspection & can schedule an annual review.
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...
Home Foundation Inspection
When a home foundation inspection is performed, Penn Valley Engineering often finds interior drywall cracks and other structural concerns. If you have any questions regarding your home’s foundation, please call us at (856) 829-8636.
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 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.