Your Questions, Answered
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During an on-site inspection with a member of our team, you will discuss your concerns and/or plans for your residential or commercial property. Our consults do not include deliverables; however, they do set the stage for the next steps.
The on-site consultation includes:
Property and condition assessment
Determine damage modes and limits
Collection of pictures and/or videos
The purpose of the consultation is to:
Outline next steps to move forward with your project
Determine and discuss costs associated with plan development
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Our on-site inspection fee starts at $800, depending on the distance from our office.
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In some cases, the engineer on-site may be able to address your concerns verbally and no further action is needed. In other cases, deliverables are determined to be necessary. If deliverables are needed for your project, we will propose an estimate for our services.
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A signed and sealed report/letter or signed and sealed plans. The type of deliverable deemed necessary is at the discretion of the engineer.
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During the consult, our team will discuss findings, and which type of deliverable is necessary for your project.
Please note: Many times clients are directed to contact us for a “stamped report/letter”; however, during a consult it may be determined that plans are needed to appropriately complete your project.
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A signed and sealed report/letter includes verbiage and photos of findings and prescriptive repairs (if necessary and warranted) from the on-site inspection.
Plans are a set of signed and sealed drawings that visually represent how the project is to be put together.
The exact contents for a report or plans depend on the scope of work and the complexity of the project.
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A stamped report is just that, a report with verbiage and pictures, while a Plan Set is a drawing of your project.
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