Why use a Licensed Professional Engineer

Written By Christopher Triolo

Professional Engineer & Home Inspector Comparison

  • How much time is required to obtain a license in each category?

    • Professional Engineer - 8 years

      • 4 years for a Bachelor’s in Engineering

      • 4 years of related work experience

    • Home Inspector - 140 hours

      • 100 hours of class

      • 40 hours of related work experience

  • Can conduct home inspections?

    • Professional Engineer - Yes

    • Home Inspector - Yes

  • Can perform engineering?

    • Professional Engineer - Yes

    • Home Inspector - No

  • Can perform structural Windstorm Inspections for New York Property Insurance Underwriters Association (NYPIUA)

    • Professional Engineer - Yes

    • Home Inspector - No

  • Can stamp off the required paperwork for municipal approval on house extensions, decks, etc

    • Professional Engineer - Yes

    • Home Inspector - No

  • Can perform inspections for banks and mortgage companies to analyze a house structure after a home inspector cited potential structural defects "that should be evaluated by a PE".

    • Professional Engineer - Yes

    • Home Inspector - No

According the above examples, Banks, NYS Insurance company, and municipalities will accept an inspection of a home from a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) but not that of a Licensed Home Inspector.

Those who have done research, will choose an licensed Professional Engineer (PE) over a Home inspector.

Christopher Triolo
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