Structural Damage Assessments
When your home sustains damage from storms, fallen trees, vehicle impact, or fire, you need a professional structural assessment to determine the extent of damage and plan safe repairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are your inspectors licensed Professional Engineers?
- 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).
- How much does a structural damage assessment cost?
- Structural damage assessments in the Triangle typically range from $550 to $1,200 depending on damage scope, urgency, and whether engineered repair plans are included. Insurance-eligible reports are often reimbursable through your claim.
- Can your report be used for insurance claims?
- Yes. Our PE-stamped damage reports are professional engineering documents that insurance companies and adjusters accept as evidence of structural damage, scope of repair, and replacement cost justification.
- How quickly can you respond to storm or impact damage?
- We prioritize damage assessments and can typically schedule within 1-2 business days, with same-day or next-day response available for true emergencies involving safety concerns.
- Do you work directly with insurance adjusters?
- Yes. We coordinate with your insurance adjuster to ensure the full scope of structural damage is accurately documented, which often results in fairer claim settlements.
- What types of damage do you assess?
- We assess storm and wind damage, fallen tree impact, vehicle impact, fire and smoke damage, water and flood damage, foundation impact, and any event that may have compromised structural integrity.