Do I need to hire a structural engineer for a home inspection?

• <div><p>Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing. </p></div>

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Q: Why should I add structural support for my house after I raise it?

• <div><p>If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to hire a structural engineer for a home inspection?

• <div><p>Most lenders and homeowner&rsquo;s insurance companies don&rsquo;t mandate a structural engineer&rsquo;s inspection, so in most cases, it&rsquo;s not required. However, it&rsquo;s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you&rsquo;re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing. </p></div>

Q: What qualifications should a structural engineer have?

• <div><p>Proper licensing and experience in residential and commercial structural projects.</p></div>

Q: Why do retaining walls lean?

• <div><p>Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.</p></div>

Q: Do structural engineers do free quotes?

• <div><p>Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home&rsquo;s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.</p></div>

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Last update on October 24, 2025

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I hired Hugh to prepare our building site and he left me with all kinds of problems. He did not clear the site for the house where we wanted it, did not hire an engineer for plans to build the retaining wall and has left us with so many problems. The retaining wall did not pass inspection. I...
H & H Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
Guillermo and his crew did a wonderful job completing the three projects I needed done. They expertly fixed my sliding glass doors on 2 of my bathtubs. They also power washed my entire downstairs patio that had accumulated a ton of pollen/mold over the years. My patio was sparkling and ready...
Lake Toxaway Stone Work, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Pinpoint builders did an amazing on my roof! They were always on time and very professional! I highly recommend them for any of your construction needs!
Pin Point Builders LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Brandon and his crew were among some of the best iâ ve worked with during my 50+ years in the construction industry. I highly recommend them, top shelf!
All Wired Up, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2021
Carlos is a very hard worker with a hard working crew. He was very eager to start the job, which caused another contractor, who was removing some trees on the property line, to not complete his work. The fence was put up to fast for the tree removal service to get in a get the trees down. The...
Carlos Fencing
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Reviewed in May 2017
The engineered beam was fine, but the wall will require replacement using engineered specifications. This will require an additional topographical survey.
Elmore & Associates Structural Engineering PLLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
They were able to come out the same week (not the case with 2 other companies I called). They did the work quickly, were very friendly and professional. The special pricing was for pre-construction treatment, ongoing treatment for the existing structure was quoted at $800 which is competitive...
PALMETTO EXTERMINATORS, INC.
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Reviewed in October 2015
Assuming the part arrives in a few days, just great. By putting in my model number on the Landreth website, I was able to see both the parts list and the associated schematic. As it turns out, the part I needed (plastic handle) is part of an assembly, so I called the number shown on the...
LANDRETHS APPLIANCE SERVICE
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Reviewed in November 2013
The entire inspection event was seamless. The office staff was accurate and accountable for the scheduling, report transmittal, and billing. The actual home inspector Mr. Daniel G. Whitten took the time and effort (4.5 hours) to examine the structure and surrounding property. At the completion...
Buyer's Inspection Group
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Upstate Structural Repair LLC

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Serving Tamassee, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

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"I've worked with Donnie on several properties to evaluate structural issues, he's always been very professional and thorough with his inspections and identification of structural issues. Recently I had him perform a structural repair on one of my properties that had a tight deadline due to insurance and he got it done without an issue. I would recommend Donnie and Upstate Structural Repair for any structural repairs or consultation!"

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Tommy Hood Engineering, LLC

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Serving Tamassee, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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"Tommy Hood saved us thousands of dollars with our foundation repair. Others quoted from $8,000 to upwards of $80,000. He fixed it for much less and explained why the other estimated work was not needed. Tommy was honest, dependable and on time. I would consult him before I ever had anything else done on my home regarding structural work."

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Serving Tamassee, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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"We thought we had foundation problems and contacted CNT for an estimate on repairs. ED VanOsdol came out at the specified
time to give us a quote. Ed generated a computerized lay out of the structure of the house and then crawed under the house and made pictures of the structure. He indentified one problem area which was minor and a potential problem area. He explained
what was happening to the foundation and because it was so minor, he told me how I could fix it myself. I told him that I would
pay for the inspection, but he said it was not necessary. If I ever do have problems with my foundation, I will certainly use them
for the repairs. I would recomend CNT to everyone. They are very professional and honest.
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Tommy Hood Engineering

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"Great guy. Honest, ethical and reliable. I would certainly hire Tommy again."

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Cams Repairs and Foundations

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Serving Tamassee, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"Really good job! Very happy with everything."

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

If your home's foundation was damaged due to shifting soil, the same problem will reoccur unless you stabilize the structure by adding posts in the bedrock.

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

Proper licensing and experience in residential and commercial structural projects.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

Most structural engineers offer free quotes, regardless of the size of the job. For simple inspections when buying or selling a home, engineers typically charge a flat fee that may be based solely on your home’s foundation type and square footage. For larger projects, like new construction and major home renovations, an engineer will either perform an analysis of your project and site and provide you with a formal estimate, or they will do a more in-depth assessment and in-person site inspection before coming up with a per-hour or per-project cost estimate. In most cases, the estimate is free.

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