- When Do You Need a Structural Engineer?
Most people do not think about calling a structural engineer until someone else tells them to. A home inspector may point out a foundation crack and recommend further evaluation. A realtor may need a professional[…]
- Why Your HOA Needs a Project Manager for Major Repairs
Major repair projects can place significant pressure on an HOA or condominium association board. What may begin as a known maintenance issue can quickly become a complex construction project involving structural concerns, contractor pricing, schedules,[…]
- Atlanta Structural Engineer: Brick Cracks or Foundation Issue?
Brick cracks are one of the most common reasons homeowners start searching for an Atlanta Structural Engineer. A few stair-step cracks in brick veneer, a widening gap near a window, or separation around a garage[…]
- Why Property Managers Are Important for HOAs: Pros & Cons
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) have a difficult job. They are expected to maintain common areas, manage vendor work, oversee budgets, enforce rules, respond to residents, and help protect property values. In many communities, those responsibilities are[…]
- Get an Independent Engineer Before Foundation Repairs
Why Homeowners Hire SE EDG Before Committing to Foundation Repairs When you discover foundation cracks, sloping floors, moisture intrusion, or structural movement, it’s easy to feel pressure to “fix it fast.” Many companies in Georgia[…]
- Engineer Letters for Dam Inspections in Georgia: What Owners Need
If you own (or manage) a regulated dam in Georgia (often stormwater detention dams, watershed flood-control dams, or legacy impoundments) your compliance obligations don’t stop at “keeping it mowed.” Georgia’s Safe Dams rules require regular[…]
- From Deal to Disaster: Why Commercial Property Investors Need Engineers to Inspect Buildings
In commercial real estate, the numbers can look perfect on paper—strong rent roll, solid cap rate, and a “light value-add” story that pencils out. But here’s the hard truth: the building is the deal. If[…]
- Water Damage and Structural Problems: Warning Signs Homeowners Shouldn’t Ignore
Most homeowners think of water damage as a “nuisance” problem: a damp smell, a wet crawlspace, or a small basement leak. The bigger risk is what happens after water shows up—when moisture changes the soil[…]
- Professional Engineer Evaluation of Home Cracks
Professional engineers and home inspectors serve different but equally important roles in a real estate transaction. Home inspectors provide a broad, general evaluation of a home’s visible systems – including roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and[…]
- Is It a Crack or Not a Crack? That’s NOT the Question — Is It a Structural Crack? That IS the Question! (And When to Call an Engineer)
Is that wall crack cosmetic or structural? Discover when residential realtors should call a professional engineer instead of relying on “free” foundation company estimates — and how doing so protects clients, saves money, and builds[…]
- Engineer Letters for Manufactured Homes: What They Are, Why Lenders Require Them, and How to Get One
If you’re buying, selling, or refinancing a manufactured home, you may hear a lender (or underwriter) ask for an “engineer letter” or “foundation certification.” It can feel like one more hoop to jump through—but in[…]
