Licensed Professional Engineers • Stanford & Stevens MS Structural Engineering • NJ/NY Licensed
PE Inspection LLC provides comprehensive home inspections throughout Jersey City — from the high-rises of Exchange Place and Newport to the brownstones of Hamilton Park, the Heights, and Journal Square. Founded by two Licensed Structural Engineers with over 10 years of experience, we bring an engineering-level eye to every inspection.
Our services include home inspection, structural inspection, termite/WDI inspection, and radon testing. We also perform NJ S2760 compliance inspections for the many condominium buildings along the Jersey City waterfront. Every inspection is performed by a Licensed Professional Engineer and documented with photos and detailed findings. See real examples on our Inspection Findings page.
Jersey City's housing stock is diverse. Pre-war brownstones in the Van Vorst Park and Paulus Hook neighborhoods often present foundation settlement, aging plumbing, and knob-and-tube wiring. The newer condo towers along the waterfront may have curtain wall envelope issues, HVAC balancing problems, and common-area deficiencies that individual unit buyers overlook. Multi-family investment properties in Bergen-Lafayette and Greenville require close attention to structural framing, fire separation, and deferred maintenance.
Jersey City properties present a wide range of inspection challenges depending on age and construction type. In older neighborhoods like the Heights and Journal Square, we frequently encounter deteriorated foundation walls, aging galvanized plumbing, outdated electrical panels with insufficient capacity, and roofing systems past their expected lifespan. Brownstones in the Van Vorst Park area often have rear additions with structural concerns, and basement moisture is pervasive across the city due to the high water table.
For newer construction along the waterfront — including the towers at Exchange Place, Newport, and Liberty Harbor — we evaluate building envelope performance, HVAC system installation, window and door flashing, and common-area conditions that affect individual unit owners. Our engineering background is critical here, as we can identify issues that generalist inspectors miss.
PE Inspection LLC is founded by two Licensed Professional Engineers with graduate degrees in structural engineering from Stanford University and Stevens Institute of Technology. Both founders hold active PE licenses in NJ and NY. When our inspection identifies a structural concern, we diagnose it on the spot — no separate engineer required.
Jo Zhou, PE holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate for aerial drone inspection of roofs and facades — a capability no other PE inspection firm in Hudson County offers in-house.
As Jersey City residents ourselves, we understand the local building stock and the specific concerns buyers face in this market. Our structural engineering background means we catch issues that general inspectors miss — from foundation cracks in century-old row homes to concrete spalling in parking garages.
Jersey City has one of the largest concentrations of condominium buildings in New Jersey — from the high-rises of Exchange Place and Newport to mid-rise concrete buildings in Hamilton Park, the Heights, and Journal Square. Many of these buildings are 15+ years old and now subject to the mandatory NJ S2760 structural inspection requirement.
Under NJ S2760, only a licensed Professional Engineer can conduct the inspection and sign the compliance report. Both founders of PE Inspection LLC hold active NJ PE licenses. Our in-house FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot (Jo Zhou, PE) enables aerial documentation of roofs, upper facades, and elevated balconies for multi-story condo buildings — a capability no other licensed PE inspection firm in Hudson County offers in-house. Learn about S2760 compliance →
Do you inspect all neighborhoods in Jersey City?
Yes. We cover all Jersey City neighborhoods: Exchange Place, Newport, Hamilton Park, Van Vorst Park, the Heights, Journal Square, Bergen-Lafayette, Greenville, and everywhere in between.
Do you inspect condo buildings for NJ S2760 compliance?
Yes. Both founders are NJ-licensed PEs qualified to perform S2760 mandatory structural inspections for condo and co-op associations throughout Jersey City. Learn more →
Can you inspect the high-rise condo buildings in Exchange Place / Newport?
Yes, including aerial facade and roof documentation using our in-house FAA Part 107 certified drone (Jo Zhou, PE) for multi-story buildings where upper-floor access is limited from the ground.
How quickly can you schedule an inspection in Jersey City?
Most inspections are scheduled within 48 hours. Call 609-203-0265 or email us.
Call or email to book. Most inspections scheduled within 48 hours.
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