Structural Observations & Reports
On-site residential structural observations and clear written engineering reports for foundations, framing, walls, roofs, real estate transactions, lender conditions, and visible structural concerns.
StructSolve performs on-site residential structural observations and delivers written engineering reports documenting conditions, findings, and professional conclusions. When a home inspection flags a structural concern, a lender requires a structural engineer report, or a homeowner needs professional documentation of structural conditions, StructSolve provides a clear, defensible report from a licensed PE. Reports are available PE-stamped for lender, permitting, insurance, and legal requirements.
Who This Service Helps
- Homeowners concerned about foundation cracks, framing, or structural movement
- Buyers requesting an independent structural engineering review before closing
- Sellers and agents needing documentation to address inspection flags
- Lenders and underwriters requiring PE-stamped structural documentation for financing
- Contractors needing engineering input before proceeding with repairs
- Property managers documenting structural conditions for liability records
Common Reasons Clients Request This Service
- Foundation cracks, bowing walls, or basement movement
- Sagging floors, uneven floors, or framing concerns
- Structural concern flagged during a home inspection
- Pre-purchase structural due diligence for buyers
- Lender condition or FHA requirement for a structural engineering report
- Pre-listing documentation for sellers
- Insurance or legal documentation of structural conditions
- Foundation walls and floor systems
- Framing, beams, and structural columns
- Load-bearing walls and roof structure
- Visible signs of movement, cracking, or structural distress
- Decks, porches, and exterior structural elements where applicable
- Written structural observation report
- Photographs documenting observed conditions
- Professional engineering conclusions and next-step recommendations
- PE-stamped documentation available when required by lenders or permits
Typical Information Needed to Get Started
- Property address and type (single family, multi-family, manufactured home, etc.)
- Home inspection report or any prior documentation of the structural concern
- Photos of the concern from multiple angles, including close-up and context views
- Specific questions you need the engineer to address in the report
- Lender requirements, permit requirements, or any closing deadline
PE-stamped structural observation reports are prepared by a licensed Professional Engineer registered in Iowa, Missouri, or Wisconsin. Confirm PE stamp requirement when requesting service, many lender conditions and permit applications require it.
What This Service Is Not
A structural observation is not a home inspection. StructSolve evaluates structural components and conditions, not mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical systems. StructSolve does not perform repair work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. PE-stamped structural reports are available for lender conditions, permit applications, insurance claims, and legal proceedings. Let us know your intended use, especially if a lender has provided a condition letter specifying what documentation is required.
Most residential structural observations take 1–2 hours depending on property size, accessibility, and the scope of concerns being evaluated.
A structural observation report documents the engineer's on-site findings, includes organized photographs of observed conditions, provides professional engineering conclusions, and recommends next steps. PE-stamped versions include the engineer's seal and signature, required for many lender, permit, and legal applications.
Many mortgage lenders, especially for FHA loans, or when a home inspection flags a structural concern, require a PE-stamped structural engineering report before closing. StructSolve provides documentation that meets lender requirements across Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
Yes. StructSolve provides structural inspection reports for buyers, sellers, agents, and lenders across Iowa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids. Missouri, including St. Louis, O'Fallon, and St. Charles County, and Wisconsin, including Milwaukee and Madison. We understand closing timelines and schedule site visits as quickly as possible.
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