Metro One Home Inspection

Structural Inspections

Professional structural inspections throughout the Kansas City metro to help buyers and homeowners understand visible foundation, framing, support, and movement-related conditions at the time of inspection.

What We Evaluate

The structural inspection focuses on visible and accessible components of the building structure and observable signs that may indicate movement, deterioration, damage, or improper support.

Foundation

Accessible foundation walls, slabs, piers, columns, and other visible support components are reviewed for observable concerns.

Floor Structure

Accessible joists, beams, girders, posts, and visible floor-support components are reviewed for damage, alteration, or inadequate support.

Wall Structure

Visible framing-related conditions, displacement, cracking patterns, and other signs of structural movement are documented when observed.

Roof Structure

Accessible roof framing, rafters, trusses, sheathing, and visible support conditions are evaluated where accessible.

Movement Indicators

Cracking, displacement, sloping, separation, and other visible indicators that may suggest movement are documented in context.

Alterations & Repairs

Visible structural modifications, repairs, cut framing, added supports, and other observable alterations are reviewed for concerns.

Structural Inspection Includes

  • Accessible foundation components
  • Visible beams, joists, posts, and girders
  • Accessible floor framing
  • Visible wall movement indicators
  • Accessible roof framing
  • Observable cracking and displacement
  • Visible repairs and structural alterations

When Further Evaluation Is Needed

Many homes have cracks, minor settlement, or age-related movement that does not automatically indicate a major structural failure. The pattern, location, severity, and surrounding conditions matter.

When visible conditions suggest the need for specialized analysis, the report may recommend evaluation by a qualified structural engineer or appropriate contractor.

Important: A home inspection is a visual evaluation of accessible structural components. It does not include engineering calculations, load analysis, destructive testing, or a professional engineer's certification.

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