FAQs

SCHEDULING

  • We provide inspections and engineering services for the entire Kansas City metro area and go as far West as Lawrence and as far East as Liberty, Independence, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit and everything in between. We still travel to areas that fall outside of that service area but may need to charge an additional fee depending on mileage. Just reach out and we will give you pricing for the inspection of your home.

  • If you are noticing cracks in your drywall, cracks in your foundation, sloping floors, door or windows that are difficult to open and close, or any other structural concerns, it is best to get an inspection to assess any potential issues.  If you are getting differing solutions from contractors or foundation repair companies, we can help determine the best approach to solve your issues.

  • Yes, we understand that situations may arise where you would need to reschedule or cancel your inspection.  We just ask that you let us know a minimum of 24 hours prior to the start of your inspection if possible to ensure we are able to fill the opening in our schedule.  

INSPECTION PROCESS

  • Blake will show up to your home within 15 minutes of the scheduled time. Once he gets to your home, he will have you show him your concerns or talk through your remodeling plans for your home. He will run through any necessary elevation readings, look for possible causes to your problem, and then provide you with findings and recommendations. If requested, a letter will be provided within 24 hours via email.

  • We would always recommend that you be home during an inspection. While this is not a requirement, it will allow for Blake to be able to answer any questions that you may have as he is conducting the inspection. If you are not able to be there and have a question on the report, just give us a call and Blake will talk through his reasoning or provide further clarification.

  • This varies depending on the type of inspection that is needed. Blake will look at anything you are concerned about and then look at cracking patterns, locations of movement, and any other damage that can be observed to make the best possible assessment of your home.

  • Inspections generally take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on the type of inspection, the severity of the issues in the home, and how many questions the client has. We make sure to spend time with our clients to listen to your concerns and ensure you understand what to do structurally with your home moving forward.

DELIVERABLES

  • The letter are generally anywhere from 2 to 4 pages long. It will give a summary of what we discussed at the inspection, findings and recommendations, and a signed engineering seal. This letter can then be given to a contractor to ensure they are completing the work that was recommended.

  • If the wall you plan to remove is determined to be a load bearing wall, the deliverables include a written letter, a plan drawing, and standard details. The drawing will include beam sizing, post sizing, and footing sizing, if applicable.  This deliverable can be used for permitting and can be given to your contractor.

PAYMENTS

  • The inspection price can vary depending on the type of inspection, if a letter or drawing is needed, and travel distance. Resolve Engineering has competitive pricing based on the industry and will always provide you with the cost of your inspection before the inspection is performed. Simply fill out the form on the website or give us a call and we will provide a price for your inspection.

  • The contractors that are coming out for free are generally trying to sell you a product. Blake is a licensed Professional Engineer and his only goal is to provide you with the most accurate and cost-effective solution. He usually saves clients much more than his fee by avoiding unnecessary repairs.

  • We accept check, credit card, or cash. Blake will take payment on site at the time of the inspection.

Let’s Work Together

Resolve Engineering is here to help you with your concerns and to ensure you feel safe in your home. We can help find potential structural issues in your home and, if necessary, cost-effective solutions to remedy those issues.

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