Structural Assessments & Bid Review

Know what you’re buying — or what you’re paying for — before you sign anything.

Structural Assessments

A contractor’s eye, before you decide.

For buyers doing pre-purchase due diligence, real estate agents who want clarity before listing or closing, and owners with concerns about an existing structure.

A visual, contractor-level walkthrough of the home’s structural condition — foundation, framing, roofline, signs of settling, movement, or water intrusion. Twenty years of building and remodeling across North Georgia means I know what’s normal settling and what’s a real problem, and I’ll tell you the difference in plain language.

  • Full visual walkthrough of accessible structural elements
  • Written report with photos and plain-language findings
  • A direct answer: walk away, negotiate, or don’t worry about it

Scope, clearly stated: this is a contractor’s visual assessment based on hands-on building experience — not a stamped engineering report. If something needs a closer look, I’ll point you toward a structural engineer rather than guess.

Buying to Renovate?

Know the scope before you close.

If you’re purchasing a property specifically to remodel — not just confirming it’s structurally sound, but trying to figure out what the renovation actually involves — I offer a more complete version of this assessment: a full walkthrough identifying what needs to be repaired, replaced, or upgraded to complete your renovation, with realistic budget-level guidance.

A deeper scope than the standard structural assessment — see Pricing for the difference.

Bid Review

A second opinion before you sign.

For owners comparing contractor bids — especially owner-builders who don’t have a construction background to know if a number is fair.

I review each bid against what’s actually being built: is the scope complete, is the pricing in line with what similar work runs in this market, and what’s missing that should be in writing before you sign.

  • Side-by-side review of submitted bids
  • Flagged gaps, vague scope language, or out-of-line pricing
  • Specific questions to bring back to each contractor
Pricing
Structural Assessment $450

Full visual walkthrough + written report.

Renovation Scope & Budget $750

For buyers purchasing to renovate.

Bid Review $350

Per bid package reviewed.

Don’t find out after closing, or after the first change order.

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