Home Inspectors, Construction Consultants, and Termite Inspectors
Typical Building Components:
1. Foundation
2. Lot Grade/Drainage
3. Structure
4. Roof
5. Plumbing Systems
6. Mechanical Systems
7. Electrical Systems
8. Termite Damaged Areas
9. Other Components
Architects
1. Exterior and interior building envelope
2. Waterproof integrity of the structure
3. Roofs
4. Exterior Finishes
5. Interior Finishes
6. Below grade waterproofing
Soils Engineers
Analysis of the Ground Conditions, Landslides and Ground Water
1. Geotechnical engineer
2. Geologist
3. Hydrologist
Structural Engineers
1. Load-carrying systems, structural integrity of the building
2. Repair design for soil problems from parameters developed by a soils engineer
3. Repair design caused by termite damage, wood rot, drainage/soil conditions,
water infiltration and concrete spalling
Civil Engineer
1. Site grading, drainage and retaining walls
2. Development of topographic surveys
3. Utilities such as water and sewer
Landscape Architect
1. Landscaping
2. Irrigation
3. Drainage
Mechanical Engineer
1. Heating
2. Ventilating
3. Air Conditioning
4. Plumbing (supply and wastewater)
Electrical Engineer
1. Electrical Systems and Distribution
2. Electrical devices i.e.: outlets, switches, etc.
Cost Estimator
1. Development of cost estimates
2. Costs based on repair recommendations
Specialty Consultants
1. Corrosion engineers
2. Acoustic engineers
3. Materials specialists
4. Testing engineers and companies
5. Roofing and windows consultants
6. Structural
7. Pest control and wood specialists
8. EIFS consultants
9. Environmental consultants for asbestos, lead based paint and toxic mold
10.Painting and wall covering consultants
Typical Services Experts Perform
1. Consult with clients and client's agents
2. Perform field investigations (inspection reports, photos, etc.)
3. Review related documents
4. Research technical literature
5. Prepare report/repair/recommendations
6. Prepare for, attend and construction progress meetings
7. Other. assignments assigned by the Association
8. Meet and interface with the cost and repair expert and other experts
(termite inspector, contractor, etc..)