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                             2297 Edmund Ave.  Akron, Ohio 44312    (330) 733-6707 

FHA/VA  Structural Certification

An FHA/VA Structural Certification is an evaluation of a specified area of the house or garage called for by the lender, mortgage company, or appraiser. These inspections usually include such conditions as to the extent of termite damage, condition of bulging basement walls, wet basement conditions, retaining walls, frame or roof structure, etc. The inspection includes an approved FHA/VA form to be completed by the inspector, stamped, and forwarded to the appropriate parties involved. This form is a government backed form that makes the inspection company liable for its findings. 

Structural Inspection

A Structural Inspection is an evaluation of a specified area of the house or garage called for by the lender, mortgage company, or appraiser. These inspections usually include such conditions as to the extent of termite damage, condition of bulging basement walls, wet basement conditions, retaining walls, frame or roof structure, etc. This inspection includes a written evaluation, suggestions for upgrades, and diagrams as needed. The report is a subjective opinion of the inspector and can be completed on-site for a fast turn around time.  

Note: DC Home inspectors are not structural engineers or pretend to be otherwise. We are General Home Inspectors with many years of experience and approved for certain structural inspections by FHA/VA. If a structural engineer is required providing a certified stamp, we can provide you with a list of qualified contractors we are familiar with. 

DC Home Inspection Service provides this service when very few others will. We found that other home inspectors are not qualified or are unwilling to perform this type of inspection. This is where we come in...the certification can be performed "weather permitting" the next day after we receive the call. Our inspectors are certified for this type of inspection and can provide all the necessary forms, certificate of insurance, and paper work need to keep this transaction moving. The reports can be printed on-site, e-mailed, or faxed out immediately. 

The cost is typically $145.00 per system or component. This includes a one time visit and a written report or an approved FHA/VA form as needed. DC Home is not liable for concealed or blocked areas not visible, utilities off at the time of the inspection, or defective / unsafe conditions. The report, however, will suggest repairs, upgrade, or further testing or evaluations when needed. 

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