Residential Inspections

Structural Inspections

Precog Engineering PLLC is a Professional Engineering firm serving the Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Youngsville areas of North Carolina. We provide structural inspections for residential homes. Whether you are a current homeowner or a prospective home buyer, Precog Engineering’s structural inspections can help you to separate serious issues from those that are merely cosmetic. The primary areas that our inspections address are:

Initial Construction Issues

Even a relatively new home can have serious structural issues, that would be revealed during a structural inspection if it wasn’t built properly to begin with.

Faulty Repairs

Prior homeowners or unqualified contractors may have done basic repairs designed to mask problems, rather than repair the true structural issue.

Ground Settling

Many factors can contribute to settling which can negatively impact a home’s structural integrity, including improper site preparation, high water table, frost and soil composition.

Damage Assessment

Unexpected damage to your home can be intimidating. Reach out today to get a report that will identify exactly what you need to do!

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This disturbed masonry was caused by a repair completed decades earlier; a detailed inspection indicated that no further action was required.
In-progress inspections comparing as-built conditions to drawing requirements identified construction errors; timely communication between the owner, designer, contractor, and independent engineer got the repairs completed quickly.
Early intervention identified that this foundation prep was 2” too shallow, avoiding issues before requiring costly repairs or re-work.
Improper construction and a lack of monitoring led to extensive damage in this stairwell.
Ad-hoc columns contributed to structural issues in this home.
Improper initial construction contributed to a sagging roof in this cabin.
The photos above are not stock photos. They were taken by our engineers at past inspections and show just a few of the potentially hazardous situations that can be discovered and identified during a structural inspection.

Current Homeowners

Whether you plan to stay where you are for a good long time, or you’re thinking about selling, having a structural inspection by Precog Engineering will give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing that all is well with your home, or knowing precisely what needs to be addressed to keep it safe and comfortable for years to come. A potential buyer will likely have a home inspection done so they know what to expect if they buy your home, but having your own structural inspection done will tell you what needs to be repaired versus what is merely cosmetic, avoiding unnecessary delays to closing the contract and unnecessary expenses on your part, repairing things that don’t have structural impact.

Prospective Buyers

The most important thing to know about a home you’re considering purchasing is whether there are any issues that would impact the structural integrity of the home. Often, you can get the best deals on homes that are not cosmetically attractive, but it’s important to know the difference between a home that is outdated and ugly and one that could become unstable. Savvy buyers in the Wake Forest, Raleigh and Youngsville areas of North Carolina proceed with their real estate transactions with more confidence after a structural inspection by Precog Engineering PLLC.