FHA SFH HANDBOOK 4000.1 MANUFACTURED HOMES · II.D.4 REV. 03/2024 SCAPULAR ENGINEERING, P.E. · MO · (573) 275-7647
FHA / HUD STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONIA · DES MOINES

FHA structural inspection
in Des Moines.

Midwest FHA Inspect holds an active PE license in Iowa and issues FHA underwriting-formatted structural reports in Des Moines. Same engineer signs every report — no subcontracting, no quality drift. HUD data plate verification included on every file.

IA Des Moines Polk County · PE licensed StatusActive
FHA FHA-format reports HUD data plate verified Turnaround24h avg
PE Sealed reports DeliverySame-day PDF
SECTION 02 / WHAT YOU RECEIVE

FHA report contents.

Every report issued for a Des Moines property includes the complete package required by FHA underwriting — nothing missing, nothing to chase.

01
PE-sealed structural assessment

Foundation, frame, and roof system evaluated, sealed, and signed by a licensed Professional Engineer.

02
HUD data plate verification

HUD certification label and data plate confirmed and documented. Required by FHA underwriting on every manufactured home file — included as standard in every Des Moines report.

03
Permanent foundation compliance

Foundation system inspected against HUD's Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (PFGMH). Compliance determination stated clearly for the underwriter.

04
FHA-format delivery

Report formatted to FHA underwriting requirements. Submit directly to the lender — no reformatting, no cover letter needed. Same-day PDF delivery post-inspection.

Submit a Des Moines FHA inspection file.

Send the property address and lender details. Field visit scheduled within 24 hours. Sealed PDF delivered same-day post-inspection.