What it is
A structural engineering report puts an engineer’s observations and conclusions in writing for a defined residential concern. The scope and format are matched to the property condition and the purpose discussed before work begins.
What's included
- Review of the structural question and intended use of the report
- Written description of relevant observations and findings
- Recommendations or next steps supported by the evaluation
When you need it
- A property transaction calls for written engineering findings
- You need documentation to plan a structural repair
- A permit process raises a specific engineering question