Components to a Home Inspection: Structure

What is a structural inspection?

A structural inspection is a detailed report of all the aspects of the structure's integrity. A Peace of Mind certified inspector will inspect the slab or pier and beam foundation, inspect the interior walls, exterior veneer, and roof system.

The key components that a Peace of Mind certified inspector will inspect during the structural portion of each home inspection are the foundation, floors, walls, columns, piers, ceilings, roof structure and attic. We also check for signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building as well as signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.



The inspector shall inspect:

• the structural components including the foundation and framing.
• by probing a representative number of structural components where deterioration is suspected or where clear indications of possible deterioration exist. Probing is NOT required when probing would damage any finished surface or where no deterioration is visible or presumed to exist.

The inspector shall describe:

• the methods used to inspect under-floor crawl space and attics.
• the foundation.
• the floor structure.
• the wall structure.
• the ceiling structure.
• the roof structure.
  

The inspector is NOT required to provide any engineering or architectural service or analysis or offer an opinion as to the adequacy of any structural system or component.

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