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Some people would have you believe that only an engineer
is qualified to perform home inspections. In some cases consumers have
been led to believe that a home inspection involves engineering analysis
and therefore requires the use of a licensed Professional Engineer.
Visual home inspections do not involve engineering analysis,
even when performed by professional engineers. In fact, engineering is
an entirely different type of investigation, which entails detailed scientific
measurements, tests, calculations, and / or analysis. Such a technically
exhaustive analysis involves considerable time and expense, and is only
appropriate when visual evidence exists to indicate a problem that warrants
further specialized investigation. |
What Do You Need To Learn
About The Home You’re Planning
To Purchase?
If you’re like most homebuyers, you want to know the condition
of the home and its components, questions like: Is the roof leaking? Is
the heating system working properly? Does the plumbing function properly?
Are there any electrical hazards? Are there items in the home that will
need repair or replacing and when? Does the wood framing have any damage?
Do the doors and windows function properly? Does the basement get wet?
Answering these and other similar questions is precisely
the job of a professional home inspector during a complete visual
examination of the property. A good home inspector will recommend
either the services of an engineer, disciplined in a particular field or
other specialist if the need for further investigation is warranted. |
