Resources & Insights

Not every structural question requires an engineer, but some situations absolutely do. This guide helps property owners understand when professional engineering evaluation is the right step.

Home inspectors and structural engineers evaluate properties differently, have different qualifications, and produce different documentation. Understanding the difference helps you get the right professional for your situation.

Understanding what happens during a structural observation helps clients prepare and sets realistic expectations about process, timing, and deliverables.

A structural observation report documents engineering findings, photographs, analysis, and professional recommendations. Here's what a StructSolve report covers and what it is used for.

PE-stamped documents carry the professional authority and legal weight required for many permitting, lending, and legal applications. This guide explains when a stamp is needed and what it means.

Mortgage lenders, insurance carriers, and real estate attorneys each have different documentation needs. This guide covers what structural engineering reports are accepted and required in various transaction contexts.

Not all foundation cracks are structural emergencies. But some are. This guide explains crack patterns, severity levels, and how to determine whether engineering evaluation is needed.

Load-bearing wall removals require engineering analysis, beam sizing, and stamped documents. Here's what the process involves and what clients should know before starting.

Structural concerns flagged during inspections can derail transactions. This guide helps real estate professionals understand when to escalate to a structural engineer and what documentation helps closings proceed.

FHA and VA financing for manufactured homes often requires structural engineering compliance documentation. This guide covers what's evaluated and what lenders typically need.