Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most often, from what an engineering inspection covers to how soon you get your report.
Do I need an engineer or a home inspector?
They are different roles. A home inspector gives a broad, general overview of a property. A licensed engineer evaluates specific structural questions — foundation movement, framing, load paths — and can issue a sealed report and a repair design. If your concern is structural, you want an engineer. See our foundation inspections and structural assessments.
What is an elevation survey?
It is a precise measurement of how level your floor is, taken with a manometer or Zip Level. It turns “the floor feels off” into real numbers, which is the foundation of any honest foundation diagnosis.
Are cracks always a structural problem?
No. Many cracks are cosmetic. A large part of our value is telling you which cracks are genuinely structural and which are not, so your budget goes only where it changes the outcome. Our forensic inspections dig deeper when cause and liability matter.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex — including Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, and Collin counties — with extended service areas available throughout Texas for select clients.
How soon will I get my report?
Turnaround depends on scope, but most residential reports are delivered within a few business days of the inspection. Every report is sealed and written so you can act on it yourself or hand it to a contractor. You can preview the format on our sample reports page.