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Inspector vs.
Engineer Do I need an
Engineer or a Home Inspector? Chances are you need a home inspector. When you hire a home
inspector, you are hiring an experienced professional who has training and
experience in the building industry. It is the job of the home inspector to not
only evaluate the condition of the structures major systems and structural
integrity but also to evaluate how these systems are working together and
identify areas that need to be monitored, repaired or replaced. Your home inspector gives you the “Big Picture” analysis of the
house you are considering purchasing. If the home inspector identifies the need
for a costly, detailed analysis of any of the specific systems or structures,
the inspector will recommend the appropriate professional, which may be an
experienced engineer or a foundation expert with expertise analyzing that
particular system or structure. The need for this kind of expensive, detailed
analysis is rare. Hiring a Professional Engineer on your own could be a disappointing
experience. The term Professional Engineer does not mean that the individual has
training or experience conducting home inspections. Hiring a Professional
Engineer will undoubtedly cost more but it may not give you the results you
desire. Call
McKinney Home Inspection, Inc. |