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INSPECTION COVERAGE

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER INSPECTIONS - CENTRAL TEXAS
INSPECTION COVERAGE	STRUCTURAL ONLY
Inspector Credentials: 30+ Years Individual Professional Engineering Practice Experience	✓
Inspector Credentials: 25+ Years Practicing as a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer	✓
Inspector Credentials: 15+ Years Individual Professional Structural Forensic and Expert Witness Experience	✓
Inspector Credentials: 13+ Years Experience as Expert Witness in Federal and Texas District Courts	✓
On-Site Engineering Analysis & Consultation	✓
Slab-on Grade-Foundation Systems	✓
Pier & Beam Foundation Systems	✓
Foundation Perimeter/Crawl Space Gravity Surface Drainage Systems	✓
Building: Wall Covering Systems	✓
Building: Ceiling & Floor Covering Systems	✓
Building: Garage, Porch, Patio, Deck, and Carport Systems	SI
Building: Structural Openings	SI
Building: Heating, Ventilation & A/C Systems	N/A
Building: Plumbing Systems	N/A
Building: Electrical Systems	N/A
Building: Stair-Elevator Systems	SI
Outbuildings	SI
Building: Roof Attic Spaces	SI
Building: Roof Covering Systems	N/A
Building: Fireplace/Chimney Systems	SI
Building: Kitchen Built-in Appliances	N/A
Written Documentary Inspection Report	N/A
Written Engineering Report Sealed by a Texas Licensed Engineer	✓
Building: Water Well Systems	N/A
Building: Water Feature, Spa, and/or Swimming Pool Systems	N/A
Building: Septic/Aerobic Waste Systems	N/A
Building: Irrigation & Security Systems	N/A
Keynotes:
SI = Inspected if Structurally Impacted.
✓ = Always Inspected
N/A = Not applicable.
TDLR = Requires Separate Inspection by Texas Licensed Professional (TDLR)

Structural Engineer Inspections – Austin, Texas

Why get a Structural Inspection?

“…Peace of mind is by far the most frequent reason for getting a structural inspection…”

Buyers, sellers, or investors typically use these inspections to decide what, if any, future repair costs my result from a failed building system such as its foundation or frame. More often than not, a proper structural inspection will show a building’s hidden performance issues before they become  structural integrity problems.

Structural Engineer Inspections -Austin, Texas – All Structural Inspections are done according to the “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Repair of Residential Foundations – Version 2” (ASCE Guideline: Level A Investigation). This level of investigation reports first impressions and shall not imply that any higher level of investigation has been performed. This level of investigation typically includes, but is not restricted to: 1. An occupant, owner and client interview if possible (regarding a history of the property and performance of the structure); 2. A request and later review of all relevant documents available from the client (e. g. foundation documents, construction drawings, geotechnical reports, structural diagnostic reports, previous engineering opinions & testing); 3. Visual observations during a physical walk-through of the facility investigated; 4. Identifying factors influencing the performance of the foundation; 5. If requested by the client, providing a written report, containing at least the following: a) scope of services, observations, site characteristics, and data deemed pertinent by the engineer; b) a discussion of major factors influencing foundation performance and rationale in reaching conclusions about the subject residence; c) conclusions and any recommendations for further investigation and remedial or preventive measures.

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