Don’t be surprised if your home inspector says this: “So I’ve looked at your deck, checked the condition of the wood and fasteners, posts and beams, stairs and rails. I don’t see any damage and the deck looks safe. But you might want to repair it.” Listen to her, she’s right. After years of inspecting […]
Category – Structural Engineer
Top 4 Ways to Protect Your Home’s Foundation
At Kemp Home Inspections, LLC, we do dozens of structural home inspections each month and in most cases, the cause of foundation problems is so laughably avoidable that I felt it was time to assist homeowners of the world and offer some advice now before your foundation is damaged. In case you didn’t know, the […]
The Smart Home Buyer Asks Inspection Questions
When you hire a home inspector, ask questions, and if they are an engineer, that’s good.
When a Home Inspector Recommends an Inspection by a Structural Engineer
So you’ve found your dream home. You did your research, you hired a licensed home inspector, the inspection was going great and then, uh-oh, the home inspector found a crack in the foundation. The home inspector told you, “You need a structural engineer.” This is a common occurrence in the home inspection industry. And it’s […]
Engineer Home Inspectors
Any home inspection done in accordance with the major home inspection standards (NAHI, ASHI, NACHI) requires a structural inspection as part of the standard home inspection, a.k.a. real estate inspection. What does this mean? Well, it means your inspector will look for signs of structural problems: cracks in the foundation, damage to floor joists, settlement of the […]
