Professional Structural Evaluations

Common Issues We Evaluate

Foundation & Walls – Vertical, horizontal, or stair-step cracks in brick or concrete; bowing basement walls; leaning chimneys.
Interior Signs – Drywall cracks above doors or windows; sticking doors and windows; gaps between the floor and baseboards.
Flooring & Crawlspaces – Sloping or “bouncy” floors; sagging floor joists; moisture-related rot or failing support piers.
Roofs & Trusses – Cut, altered, or broken roof framing; DIY truss modifications; and improper bearing causing interior drywall cracking.

Structural engineer inspecting improperly modified cracked truss in Virginia

What to Expect During Your Inspection

Step 1: Comprehensive Walkthrough

We perform a thorough, non-invasive assessment of your home’s interior, exterior, and crawlspace or basement to track the symptoms back to their source.

Step 2: Technical Data Collection

We use specialized engineering tools—like precision laser levels and moisture meters—to detect hidden structural movement, settlement, or moisture intrusion that the naked eye misses.

Step 3: Professional Engineering Report

You receive a formal, PE-stamped report identifying the root cause of the issue, evaluating the safety of the structure, and providing clear repair specifications if remedial work is actually needed.

Why Choose an Independent Engineer?

Brentwood Solutions Group

We are independent engineering consultants, not contractors. We do not perform repairs, meaning our only objective is the truth. If your home is sound, we will tell you. If repairs are necessary, we provide unbiased, stamped engineering specifications so you can get fair, accurate bids from contractors.

The “Repair Contractor”

Many foundation and repair companies rely on sales quotas. Because they profit directly from the construction work, there is a built-in conflict of interest, which can result in high-pressure sales pitches for expensive piering or basement systems you may not actually need.

Providing independent structural engineering inspections across a 120-mile radius from Providence Forge, VA, including Richmond, Williamsburg, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City, NC.

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All evaluations include a formal report stamped by a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

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