PE inspections in Des Moines.
Scapular Engineering holds an active PE license in Iowa and accepts inspection requests for properties in Des Moines. Every report — manufactured home structural, FHA/HUD foundation, or PFGMH affixation — is signed and sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer.
Engineering inspections. For your property.
Manufactured-home structural inspections, FHA/HUD reports, and PFGMH foundation certifications for Des Moines. Your quote confirms the field-visit window, report-delivery target, and any rush fee.
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Aluminum-wiring certification has a separate service area. Confirm eligibility for the property before ordering. Check aluminum-wiring services.
Manufactured homes in Des Moines.
Polk County is Scapular's active service area for Des Moines inspections. The 1975–2000-era manufactured home stock in this region generates a steady pipeline of inspection requests from lenders, title agents, and buyers across all four service lines.
Des Moines is Iowa's primary manufactured home market — Polk County files run the full mix of FHA, conventional, and USDA products, and the metro is our primary scheduling hub for Iowa inspections.
Your quote confirms the field-visit window, report-delivery target, and any rush fee. The property address and service determine availability.
What the report covers.
Every PE-sealed report Scapular issues — regardless of which service line or which Des Moines property — addresses the same six structural findings required by HUD 4000.1.
Foundation system
Pier spacing, footing size, soil bearing, and compliance with PFGMH §3. The finding underwriters look at first.
Anchoring & tie-downs
Over-the-roof straps or frame ties, ground anchors, and compliance with the home's installation manual wind zone rating.
HUD data plate
Manufacturer, model, serial number, HUD label number, wind zone, thermal zone, and roof load — all verified on-site and transcribed into the report.
HUD certification label
Red label affixed to the exterior of each transportable section. Location documented and cross-referenced with the data plate.
Utilities & skirting
Water, sewer, and electrical connection method. Skirting material and continuity. Both findings required for FHA permanent foundation status.
Towing hardware
Running gear, axles, and towing hitch status. FHA requires these to be removed or rendered non-functional for permanent foundation classification.
The final page of every report is the PE certification — signed, sealed, and carrying the engineer's license number, state of issuance, and $2M E&O insurance reference. This is the page your underwriter detaches for the loan-doc file. For Des Moines properties, the IA PE license is the one printed on that page.
Common questions for Iowa.
Questions specific to Des Moines inspection requests and Iowa state requirements.
01 Does Iowa require a PE for manufactured home inspections? +
Yes. FHA and USDA underwriting both require a state-licensed engineer for manufactured home structural certifications. Our P.E. holds an active Iowa license.
02 What is the Iowa process for real property conversion? +
Iowa requires a PE-sealed PFGMH §3 foundation certification, an Affidavit of Affixation recorded at the county recorder, and title cancellation through the Iowa DOT. We handle the PE documentation; your closing team handles the DOT filing.
03 How quickly can you schedule in Iowa? +
Iowa inspections are typically scheduled within 48 hours of intake, with a sealed PDF delivered within 24 hours of the field visit. For active closings, contact us at submission to discuss rush options.
04 Do you do home inspections in Des Moines? +
No. Scapular is a structural engineering firm, not a general home inspection company. A home inspector reviews the whole house for a buyer. We provide the signed and sealed engineering report a lender, insurer, or permit office asks for, and a structural opinion when a home inspector flags something. If your inspector recommended a structural engineer, send us that page of the report.
Polk County recording note: In Iowa, affidavits of affixation are recorded at the county recorder's office. Iowa title cancellation for manufactured homes is handled through the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Serving Polk County and surrounding areas.
Our PE license in Iowa covers the entire state — send the property address to confirm service availability and scheduling.
Our Iowa PE license is state-wide, which means Des Moines-area professionals can submit files on properties anywhere in the state without finding a different engineer. Polk County is an active market for us — we have files here regularly — and the surrounding counties are equally covered.
Your quote confirms the field-visit window, report-delivery target, and any rush fee. The property address and service determine availability.
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Your quote confirms the field-visit window, report-delivery target, and any rush fee. The property address and service determine availability.