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Licensed home inspectors in New Jersey can evaluate, observe, and report on the condition of structural components (like foundation and framing) during a standard inspection. However, they are not allowed to provide repair plans, methods, or cost estimates, as these require a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) or structural engineer.

Scope of Inspection: Home inspectors perform a visual, non-invasive assessment of the home’s structure to identify material defects.

Limitations: They cannot determine the specific repair methods, materials, or structural fixes; their role is to identify issues and recommend further evaluation by a qualified specialist if needed.

Structural Engineers: For significant structural issues (e.g., in a residential structural integrity report) or when engineering calculations are required, New Jersey law requires evaluation by a licensed professional engineer.

NJ Regulations: The NJ Home Inspection Standards of Practice specifically prohibit inspectors from determining the methods or costs of structural corrections.

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