The advantage of using a licensed Professional Engineer for your home, or building inspection is that you will get the insight and knowledge that only an engineer can provide. Non-engineers will simply give a brief assessment of the problem which lacks the thoroughness that we can provide. For example, a non-engineer will often overlook the cause of damage as well as realistic repair cost figures along with clear explanations on what needs to be done to address the problem.
Without a thorough analysis you could end up missing out on serious problems as well as lack guidance on how to resolve identified issues. Optimized Engineering Associates led by Guy Lagomarsino can help address these concerns.
