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09-04-2009, 08:30 PM
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Can someone recommend a home inspector who is also a structural engineer?
I'm looking to buy a very old house which may have structural problems, and would like to hire an inspector who is also a structural engineer. Does anyone know of one in Pittsburgh? Thank you!
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09-05-2009, 12:33 AM
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Google is amazing. 
Capcon Inc
313 Westbury Dr
Coraopolis, PA 15108-1062
(412) 771-9050
Schwemmer, David, P.E.
2375 Oakview Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
724-327-4721 ext 106
Smith, Robert A., P.E.
17 Bell Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone: 412-921-7599
Also
The Pittsburgh Professional Engineer newletter (2002) indicates the Pittsburgh Chapter of the PSPA was planning to establish a referral service to be utilized by small businesses and individuals trying to find qualified engineers to perform specific services.
Here's the Pittsburgh Chapter website: Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, Pittsburgh Chapter |
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09-05-2009, 06:46 AM
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Location: About 10 miles north of Pittsburgh International
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Well, since Hopes has really done a splendid job doing everyone's homework for them,  I don't feel too bad asking a question that gets just a little off topic...
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I'm looking to buy a very old house which may have structural problems,...
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09-05-2009, 07:18 AM
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Thank you, Hopes! I really appreciate your research for me.
As to why I am looking at buying the house, suffice to say it is very, very, very cheap and the structural problems (if indeed it has any) may have already been resolved by a previous owner. The visible problem is the left exterior wall of the house, including the foundation wall, has a slight lean to it, but it almost appears as if the house was built that way as I haven't been able to find any evidence of damage in the foundation or the walls inside the house besides a few plaster cracks here and there. Inside the house, you can see the left wall is slightly crooked, but I didn't see any signs of damage or separation. It's really a puzzle to me. The house sits on the side of a steep hill so maybe that has something to do with it?
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09-08-2009, 10:19 AM
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I have used Russell twice and he did a great job. |
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