Buying a home? Concerned about foundation cracks or structural issues? Need a PE-stamped report for a lender or insurance company? NEC Solutions LLC provides professional structural inspections and written reports across Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, and Texas — with reports delivered within 5–7 business days.
A structural inspection by a licensed Professional Engineer is fundamentally different from a standard home inspection. A home inspector is trained to identify visible issues and flag them for follow-up. A structural engineer evaluates the building's structural system — foundation, framing, load path — and delivers professional engineering findings with a PE stamp.
When you're buying a home with foundation concerns, dealing with visible structural damage, or when a lender requires a structural report, you need a PE's professional opinion — not just an inspection checklist. Our written structural reports explain what we found, why it matters, and what we recommend doing about it, in plain language that's useful to property owners, contractors, and attorneys alike.
NEC Solutions LLC provides structural inspections throughout Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, and Texas. We inspect residential properties — single-family homes, townhouses, condos — as well as small commercial buildings and mixed-use properties. Reports are PE-stamped and delivered within 5–7 business days after the site visit.
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Schedule a Structural Inspection →Both serve a purpose — but they're not the same. Here's how a PE structural inspection compares to a standard home inspection.
A structural inspection before closing gives you an expert's assessment of foundation condition, framing adequacy, and any structural concerns — before you commit to the purchase. Especially important for older homes, foreclosures, and properties with visible cracks or settling.
Cracks in foundation walls, floors sloping, or doors and windows that won't close properly are all potential signs of structural movement. A PE assessment identifies the cause — whether it's minor settling, drainage issues, or something that needs immediate attention.
Banks and mortgage lenders frequently require a PE-stamped structural report for renovation loans, hard money loans, REO properties, and properties with known structural concerns. Our reports are accepted by lenders across PA, NY, DE, and TX.
Before investing in a significant renovation — adding a floor, removing walls, finishing a basement — a structural inspection confirms the existing structure can support what you're planning and identifies any repairs that should be addressed first.
After a major weather event — hurricane, flooding, heavy snow load — a structural inspection documents the condition of the structure and identifies any damage that may not be visible without professional evaluation. Insurance companies often require it.
Structural damage disputes — between homeowners and contractors, between buyers and sellers, or in insurance claims — often require a PE-stamped structural report as evidence. Our reports are accepted in Pennsylvania and New York courts and by insurance adjusters.
A structural inspection is a professional visual evaluation of accessible structural elements. There are important things it does not include — and our engineers are upfront about this from the start:
If our inspection identifies areas requiring further investigation — hidden framing behind walls, for example — we'll note those in the report and explain what additional steps would be needed to fully evaluate the concern.
Our reports are honest assessments of what we actually saw and evaluated — we don't inflate concerns, and we don't minimize them.
Call (610) 888-9818 or submit online. Tell us the property address and reason for inspection.
We respond within 24 hours with a clear fee quote and available scheduling windows.
Our licensed PE visits the property to evaluate the structural elements — typically 1–2 hours for a residential inspection.
We prepare the written report with findings, analysis, photos, and recommendations — PE-stamped.
PE-stamped report delivered by email as PDF within 5–7 business days after the site visit.
Philadelphia, Chester County, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Harrisburg & statewide.
NYC boroughs, Long Island, Nassau & Suffolk Counties, Westchester & upstate NY.
Wilmington, Newark, Dover, New Castle County & all three Delaware counties.
Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio & DFW metro area. Foundation expertise for TX soils.
A home inspector is trained to identify visible conditions across many building systems — roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structure. A structural engineer focuses exclusively on the structural system and brings engineering training to identify root causes, assess structural adequacy, and provide engineering recommendations. Our reports are PE-stamped and accepted by lenders, insurers, and courts — home inspection reports typically are not.
Yes. Our structural reports are PE-stamped and signed by licensed Professional Engineers in PA, NY, DE, and TX. They are accepted by banks, mortgage lenders, and hard money lenders as a professional engineering document. If your lender has specific format requirements, let us know and we'll confirm our report meets those requirements before scheduling.
Most residential structural inspections take 1–2 hours on site, depending on the size of the home and the nature of the concerns being evaluated. Commercial properties and larger buildings may take longer. We'll give you a realistic time estimate when we schedule the visit so you can plan accordingly.
Not all foundation cracks are serious — some are normal shrinkage cracks that pose no structural concern. Others can indicate significant settlement, lateral movement, or drainage problems that need attention. The crack pattern, width, location, and any associated movement tell the engineering story. A PE assessment will tell you exactly what you're dealing with and what, if anything, needs to be done.
Reports are typically delivered within 5–7 business days after the site visit. If you have a closing deadline or a lender requirement with a specific turnaround, let us know when you schedule — we'll do our best to accommodate. Rush reports are available for time-sensitive situations. Call (610) 888-9818 to discuss your timeline.
Yes — pre-purchase structural inspections are one of our most common requests. We work with home buyers who want professional engineering input before closing. You'll need to coordinate access to the property through your real estate agent. We recommend scheduling during the inspection contingency period so you have time to review the findings and renegotiate if needed.
PE-stamped report delivered in 5–7 business days. Free quote within 24 hours.
