Question 1

Are your inspectors licensed Professional Engineers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every inspection is performed by a licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) - never an intern, technician, or engineer-in-training. The same PE who walks your property writes and stamps your report. Triangle Structural Engineering is a licensed NC engineering firm (License #P-3406).

Question 2

How much does a crawl space structural inspection cost?

Accepted Answer

Crawl space structural inspections in the Triangle range from $750 to $1,450, with most landing at $1,250, depending on accessibility, square footage, and whether moisture mitigation recommendations are needed in the report.

Question 3

Why are crawl space issues so common in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

North Carolina's expansive clay soils retain moisture and shift seasonally, putting stress on piers and floor framing. Combined with high humidity, this leads to wood rot, sagging joists, and pier settlement that are widespread across the Triangle.

Question 4

What causes sagging or bouncy floors?

Accepted Answer

Sagging or bouncy floors are usually caused by deteriorated joists, failed or missing piers, undersized girders, or moisture damage in the crawl space. A licensed PE can identify the root cause and design the right repair.

Question 5

How long does a crawl space inspection take?

Accepted Answer

Most crawl space inspections take 1-2 hours on-site. The PE-stamped report with findings and prioritized repair recommendations is delivered within 1-2 business days.

Question 6

Do you provide repair designs for crawl space issues?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If repairs are needed, we provide PE-stamped repair plans  -  including pier sizing, beam reinforcement, and sister joist details  -  that your contractor can install directly.

Crawl Space Structural Inspections

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