Structural Assessments
We attend site to review existing conditions and provide our professional observations, opinions and recommendations in a detailed and direct report.
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Damage Assessment
We come to site to review existing conditions and provide valuable and actionable steps to repair the damage. We have experience with fire, water, insect, tree or vehicle impact damage, damage to generally aging residential or commercial structures and more. We want to help you determine extents of repairs required and provide you with our recommendations for next steps.
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Renovation Feasibility Assessment
Modifying an exiting structure is not always as simple as meets the eye. The impact of changes to the existing structure as well as building code compliance have to be reviewed. We want you to feel confident about the structural changes to your home or building, and help bring your ideas to life while meeting requirements and keeping your existing structure safe.
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Code Compliance Assessment
Whether the Jurisdiction is requiring a check of code compliance after a stop-work order has been issued, or you are performing due dilligence as a homeowner or another situation arises, we can assess the existing conditions and provide recommendations for moving forward.
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Loading Assessment
We review new or modified loading onto an existing structure or structural element. Some examples of loading assessments include addition of solar panels to existing structures, addition of hot tub to existing deck, change of finishes to heavier materials, and more.
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Change of Occupancy Assessment
Jurisdictions can require a structural assessment when a building has a major change of occupancy to ensure it will perform adequately for the new occupancy type. We come to site for an assessment, and provide a detailed report covering all the Jurisdictional requirements.
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Pre-Purchase Condition Assessment
Sometimes structural assessments are requested, advised, or are completed as an act of due diligence during the process of buying and selling a home or other building. We come to site and assess any concerns and provide a detailed report. Due to tight deadlines with real estate deals, we offer special expedited packages that guarantee 5 or 10 business day turnaround to get you the information you need to make an informed decision about your purchase.
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Whole Building Structural Condition Assessment
We come to site and review all interior and exterior spaces that are accessible and provide a detailed assessment report that summarizes the structural condition of the entire building and provides general recommendations for repair.
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Crack Monitoring
Elements of a structure that are showing signs of deflection, settlement or movement can be monitored to determine if movement is ongoing or if conditions have settled and next next steps that we would recommend.