Heimer Engineering Home Inspections and Building Inspections

 
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Structure Photographs


One of the biggest concerns of many home buyers and building buyers is the structure of the building.  Some home buyers and building buyers believe structural defects are only a concern in older buildings. For your protection, all buildings should be checked by a Licensed Professional Engineers for structural defects.  Click here for information on the structure


A leaning concrete block pier that is not properly supporting the main wood girderA leaning concrete block pier that is not properly supporting the main wood girder
This floor is sloping in excess of normal limitsThis floor is sloping in excess of normal limits
A floor joist with structural termite damageA floor joist with structural termite damage
A floor joists that was weakened when it was cutA floor joists that was weakened when it was cut
Floor joists in a basementFloor joists
Floor joists in a crawl spaceFloor joists in a crawl space
Floor joists in a crawl spaceFloor joists in a crawl space
Steel I-beams supported by a lally columnSteel I-beams supported by a lally column
A cracked main wood girderA cracked main wood girder
A cracked and sagging main wood girderA cracked and sagging main wood girder
The rear of a plaster walThe rear of a plaster wall
A leaning screw-jackA leaning screw-jack
A steel lally columnA steel lally column
A leaning steel lally columnA leaning steel lally column


 
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Heating SystemsHot Water SystemsLead Based PaintStructure
MoldOil LeaksPlumbing SystemsRoofing Systems
Siding and TrimTermitesRotted WoodBasement Water
 

Heimer Engineering PC performs pre-purchase home, building, condominium, and co-op inspections, and provides other Engineering services.  Environmental information on this web site (including environmental photographs) is provided so that  prospective purchasers will realize that there are environmental risks associated with the purchase of real estate.  You will need to retain an appropriately licensed and trained environmental consultant to have these hazards evaluated in the property that you are considering purchasing.  Photographs are not included as part of the standard pre-purchase inspection.  Photographs may be included in a consultation, if appropriate.