The term “building inspector” is often a self-issued title and, with the exception of a few states, there is very little regulation in this rapidly growing industry.
On the other hand, Professional Engineers are licensed by the state in which they practice, and they:
- Have completed an accredited, degreed engineering program;
- Have four years of work under the direction of other engineers;
- Passed a comprehensive two-day exam;
- Are bound by a code of ethics and state law to practice only in areas where they are qualified.
Creative, Economical Solutions
Serving Long Island, the Five Boroughs and Westchester for over 40 Years.
Expert Testimony and Forensic Engineering
Serving Long Island, the Five Boroughs and Westchester for over 40 Years.
Inspections by Licensed Engineers
Serving Long Island, the Five Boroughs and Westchester for over 40 Years.
Inspections by Licensed Engineers
Home Inspections by Licensed Engineers
The difference between an Engineer and a Home Inspector:
- Home Inspectors are not Licensed Engineers.
- Engineer is not a generic term and an Engineer has formal education requirements and a 16 hour licensing exam requirement.
- Only Licensed Engineers can evaluate Structural Systems, Mechanical Systems, Electrical systems and recommend corrective actions.
- At Schmitt Engineering we recommend corrective actions and we provide an expected cost for the recommended actions.
- ASHI- The American Society of Home Inspectors provides certification for non engineer home inspectors through a short course (usually a week or two.)
- By New York State Law an inspector cannot give an opinion as to the adequacy of any structural system or component. If a Home Inspector finds a deficiency in any system the inspector must refer you to an engineer for evaluation and necessary corrective action.
- Schmitt Engineering is qualified to provide an accurate evaluation of a property and to fully determine the condition of the property.
Our Credentials
Founded in 1974 Schmitt Engineering has been engaged in Civil Structural Engineering for new construction, renovations/ alterations, forensic engineering and pre purchase building inspections We strive to find cost effective and sound solutions to structural problems of all kinds.
We uphold ethical standards put forth by New York and New Jersey State licensing boards as well as The National Society of Professional Engineers, The American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Academy of building Inspection Engineers.
