Structure

Structures

Structures are not uniform, and meet the standards of the year in which they were built. We describe and identify the various types of foundations, floor, walls, ceiling, and roof structures in accordance with the NACHI inspection standards. If it is a slab foundation, we inspect the stem walls that extend beyond the footings. If it is a raised foundation we either enter the crawl space to inspect its structural components, or indicate in what manner it was evaluated. Similarly, we identify the structure of the walls and the roof framing when access is readily available. However, we are a generalists and not specialists. Therefore, in the absence of any major defects, we may not recommend you consult a technical specialist in this area, but should not deter you from seeking the opinion of any such expert.