Residential Services Home Inspection Services Available Services Pre-purchase home inspections Pre-construction plan examination and in-process construction inspections HUD | FHA | VA manufactured home foundation design and inspections Structural and mechanical consultations for homeowners Seller inspections Pest Inspections Radon testing efore buying stock in a company, you evaluate its track record of performance. Before purchasing a precious antique, you research its provenance. As with any worthwhile investment, buying a home should involve taking a careful look at what you're getting for your money. It simply doesn't make sense to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for a new or existing home without an expert evaluation. Few buyers have the expertise to make an objective evaluation, particularly when the emotional experience of buying a home often blinds us to the realities beyond the facade. A quality inspection helps you make better decisions. It can also save money and expensive surprises. Being aware of potential problems and necessary repairs will enable you to plan and budget for the next five to ten years of ownership. And since "forewarned is forearmed," you will have the peace of mind that brings maximum enjoyment from your new home. What do we examine? Criterium-S.T.A. Engineers covers the following "check-points" in its standard evaluation: Roof surfacing Foundation Visible framing Basement water problems Settlement Overall structure Condensation Rot Heating unit Water pump Heat distribution Air conditioning Water heater Piping Plumbing fixtures Electrical capacity Swimming pools/tennis courts Electrical distribution Interior finishes Windows General energy efficiency Gutters and downspouts Storm windows Exterior finishes/paint Driveways/walkways Retaining walls Wood destroying insect inspections Chimneys and fireplaces Fire/safety hazards Septic system Ventilation Hazardous materials (visual scan) The Report Once all of the above elements have been evaluated, you will receive a written report consisting of: Summary of major systems Summary of deficiencies Detail of systems General repair suggestions Unless otherwise noted, our building evaluations are based on visual evidence reasonably available during our inspection. While not a specific guarantee, our report can be considered a sound engineering opinion based on years of experience examining thousands of structures. Observations and conclusions may be limited since conditions could exist that would not be known during our inspection. Structural Engineering Services As a homeowner, you are occasionally faced with structural issues such as cracked foundations, soil or structural settlement, cracks in walls, or damage to the home. Where do you turn? Criterium-S.T.A. Engineers can examine the condition of your home and provide a report which includes our engineering opinion based on the visual evidence, observations and recommendations. Our unique experience with homes and buildings provides qualifications that no others can match along with reasonable rates. HUD | FHA | VA Manufactured Home Foundation Design and Inspection Services Criterium-S.T.A. is experienced in designing mobile home and manufactured home foundations as well as evaluating existing mobile home and manufactured home foundations for FHA and VA financing. We know and understand the requirements of the HUD handbook “Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing” September 1996. We apply these requirements along with local conditions with the result being a cost-effective design or evaluation of the foundation.