A home or building consists of many complex components including structural framing, physical components, electrical and plumbing. These must assimilate cohesively for structural integrity and safety.
During a building inspection, visual evidence of structural deficiencies or concerns may become apparent to the building inspector.
Such problems may be beyond the inspector’s expert capacity to deliberate on with absolute judgment (however such deliberation is beyond the scope of a pre-purchase building report).
The inspector will warrant further specialized investigation by a structural engineer. The main aim of this recommendation is to establish whether the house, building or suspect components are structurally sound.
If the home or building you are about to purchase is not structurally safe and well-integrated; high, unexpected and continuous repair bills will prevail.