Kentucky & Indiana · Licensed Professional Engineer
The Structural Engineer
Your Home Needs.
Foundation inspections, structural reports, and Phase I environmental assessments — signed and stamped by a licensed PE and accepted at the closing table.
Serving homebuyers, sellers, and realtors across Kentucky and Indiana.
For Homebuyers & Realtors
"I just need an engineer
to look at this."
We hear that a lot. And it's a reasonable thing to say — but there are actually a few different services that fit that description, and they're not interchangeable. The wrong one can get rejected by your lender or your insurer.
The section below explains the difference in plain language so you can pick the right one before you call — and avoid paying for more than you need.
How It Works
01
Submit a request.
Tell us the property address and what you need. We'll follow up with a quote — usually the same day.
02
We inspect the property.
A licensed Professional Engineer visits the site and performs the assessment. No subcontractors, no shortcuts.
03
You get the report.
Signed, stamped, and ready for your lender, attorney, or the closing table. Typically delivered within 2–3 business days.
Which service do you need?
Most people who call us say the same thing: "I just need an engineer to look at something." That's fine — but there are a few different services that fit that description, and picking the wrong one can cause problems later. Here's how to tell them apart.
Structural Opinion Letter
Visual evaluation · Written letter · Lower cost · Fast turnaround
A licensed PE visits the property, looks at the specific concern — a crack in the foundation, a sagging floor, a wall that doesn't look right — and writes a letter with their professional opinion. This is based on visual observation only. No calculations, no destructive testing, no load analysis.
This is what most homeowners actually need. If your home inspector flagged something and you want to know whether it's serious, this is the right starting point. It's also what you need when a contractor wants written sign-off before doing a repair, or when you're trying to decide whether to walk away from a purchase.
Good fit if you're asking:
- →"Is this crack something to worry about?"
- →"My home inspector flagged the foundation — how bad is it?"
- →"I want a second opinion before I close."
- →"My contractor wants an engineer's sign-off before they start."
Not the right fit if: Your lender, insurer, or attorney specifically asked for a "stamped engineering report" or a "sealed structural evaluation." That's Tier 2.
Full Structural Inspection & Stamped Report
Complete engineering evaluation · PE-sealed document · Required for permits, insurance, and real estate closings
A complete engineering evaluation that may include measurements, load calculations, and structural analysis — resulting in a formal report bearing the engineer's seal and signature. It takes longer and costs more than a Tier 1 letter, and for good reason: it carries professional liability and is designed to satisfy a lender, insurer, or building department.
You need this when someone official is asking for it. If a lender, insurance adjuster, attorney, or building department has specifically requested a "stamped" or "sealed" engineering report, this is what they mean.
Good fit if you're asking:
- →"My lender requires a structural engineering report before they'll approve the loan."
- →"I'm filing an insurance claim and need a PE-signed document."
- →"I need this for a permit application."
We Are Not a Home Inspector
Important distinction — especially if you're buying a house
A home inspector does a general walkthrough of the whole house — roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structure — and produces a checklist of observations. It's a broad survey, not an engineering analysis. Home inspectors are not licensed engineers and their reports are not engineering documents.
We do something narrower and more technical: we evaluate specific structural and geotechnical concerns and produce engineering reports. If your home inspector flagged a foundation issue and said "consult a structural engineer," that's where we come in. We don't replace the home inspection — we follow up on what it found.
Home Inspector
- General whole-house survey
- Identifies visible issues across all systems
- Not a licensed engineer
- Report is not an engineering document
- Typically done before making an offer
Structural / Geotechnical Engineer (Us)
- Focused evaluation of specific concerns
- Engineering analysis, not just observation
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- PE-signed report accepted by lenders & courts
- Typically done after home inspection flags something
Other Services
Beyond structural inspections, we also provide the following. If you're not sure which applies to your situation, just ask.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Required by most lenders for commercial and investment property. Records review and site reconnaissance to identify environmental concerns. Meets ASTM E1527-21 standards.
FHA/HUD Foundation Certification
Required for FHA and VA loans on manufactured homes. We inspect the foundation and issue the PE-signed certification letter your lender needs to close.
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Soil and groundwater sampling to characterize contamination identified in a Phase I. Performed when further investigation is warranted before acquisition.
Property Condition Assessments
Comprehensive evaluation of a property's overall condition before acquisition. Standard practice for commercial real estate transactions.
Additional: Sinkhole Investigations · Retaining Wall Assessments · Drainage & Stormwater Opinions · Slope Stability Opinions
Who We Work With
Most of our clients are in the middle of a real estate transaction and need an engineering report to move forward.
Homebuyers
Your home inspector flagged something and you want to know how serious it is before you close. We evaluate the specific concern and give you a written engineering opinion — so you can negotiate, walk away, or proceed with confidence.
Realtors
Your clients need engineering reports that are accurate, fast, and accepted at the closing table. We work with agents across Kentucky and Indiana and understand what lenders and title companies actually require.
Home Sellers
Address structural questions before they become deal-breakers. A PE report in hand before listing gives buyers confidence and keeps negotiations clean.
Lenders & Banks
FHA, VA, and conventional underwriting requirements met. PE-signed reports and certifications delivered on time, in the format your underwriters need.
Commercial Buyers & Investors
Phase I ESAs, property condition assessments, and structural evaluations for commercial acquisitions — performed to ASTM standards and accepted by institutional lenders.
Homeowners (Non-Transaction)
You don't have to be buying or selling to need an engineer. If you've noticed something concerning — a crack, a slope, a wall that moved — we can evaluate it and tell you what you're dealing with.
Ready to get started?
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Service Area
We serve Kentucky and Indiana. If your property is in either state, we can likely help.
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