Structure and foundation
Visible foundations, framing, load paths, movement, cracking and signs that warrant deeper engineering review.
A closer look, backed by an engineer.
Understand the home as a complete building before the next decision becomes yours.
20+Every Kernel home inspection is completed by a structural engineer with more than 20 years of experience.
What your engineer reviews.
These are representative examples of the systems, conditions and tests documented during an inspection—not a complete list. Every photograph is paired with written context in the report, and the scope covers these items and more where visible, accessible and safe.
A home is more than the finishes you can see.
Structure, moisture, drainage, mechanical equipment, electrical service and the roof all affect one another. An experienced structural engineer knows how to connect those observations instead of treating each room as a checklist.
The result is a clearer understanding of what matters now, what can be maintained and what deserves specialist attention.
From the site to the service panel.
One thorough inspection standard for purchases, pre-listing, maintenance, new construction, PDI and warranty reviews.
Exterior and site
Cladding, grading, drainage, walks, decks, porches, retaining conditions and how water moves around the home.
Roof and drainage
Roof coverings, flashings, penetrations, chimneys, gutters and inaccessible areas reviewed with aerial drone imagery where conditions allow.
Attic and insulation
Roof framing, sheathing, ventilation, visible insulation, moisture indicators and accessible air-leakage conditions.
Electrical
Service equipment, panels, visible wiring, receptacles, switches, fixtures and accessible safety devices.
Plumbing
Visible supply, drainage and venting, fixtures, shutoffs, water-heating equipment, leakage indicators and water pressure.
Heating and cooling
Furnaces, boilers, air conditioning, heat pumps, distribution, thermostats and visible ventilation components.
Interior and life safety
Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, stairs, guards, smoke alarms and accessible carbon-monoxide alarms.
Kitchen and laundry
Visible connections and basic operation of accessible installed appliances under normal operating conditions.
Moisture and thermal review
Thermal imaging and targeted moisture investigation used to identify patterns that may not be visible at the surface.
Testing is limited to components that are visible, accessible, safe to operate and available under the conditions present at the inspection. Destructive testing is not performed unless separately agreed in writing.
Tools used to answer specific questions.
Aerial roof review
Drone imagery helps document roof planes, penetrations, flashings and areas that cannot be safely walked.
Thermal imaging
Temperature patterns can support the investigation of insulation gaps, air leakage and possible moisture conditions.
Targeted testing
Water pressure, accessible receptacles, equipment controls and installed appliances are checked under normal conditions.
A useful record of what was found.
Your report is organized to support decisions, not overwhelm them.
Photo-documented observationsImmediate safety concernsMajor repairs and further reviewMaintenance and planning itemsPractical next steps
When an issue needs design, repair or specialist investigation, Kernel can help define the next scope and coordinate qualified engineering or trade support.
Connect visible conditions to likely causes.
A stain, a crack or an uneven floor is an observation. Engineering experience helps determine what it may be connected to and what should happen next.
BuyingUnderstand the building before closing.
SellingIdentify concerns before they become surprises.
MaintainingPlan repairs and upgrades with context.
New constructionDocument deficiencies at key handover stages.
Make the next decision with a clearer picture.
Send the property address, timing and any concerns you already have. An engineer will confirm availability and the inspection scope.