Top 9 Structural Engineers in Bellevue, WA
Top questions to ask before hiring a structural engineer
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Recent reviews for Bellevue Structural Engineers
ESG was my choice for Structural design on an addition to my house. Eli was easy to work with and asked the right questions. He tailored the design to fit my needs which allowed me to accomplish my vision. I would recommend ESG to friends and co-workers. ...
We recently purchased a home in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle and wanted to remove a load bearing wall that separated the small kitchen from the living room. We spent a fair amount of time searching for a structural engineer to help us validate...
I renovated my house, doing most of the work myself, but needed an expert to verify that removing some walls would be structurally sound. Eli was really helpful and thorough, crawling into our tiny attic to check on how the framing and beams there connec...
I highly recommend ESG Design. I spent 7 weeks looking fora structural engineer who would take on a small project for me. Most never called back. The ones that did, dropped off after a few emails. But ESG was different from the beginning. He answered my r...
I have used Eli's company on several projects related to my Kirkland home. He is very professional, produces results in a timely fashion, and is easy to work with. I recommend him to my family and friends. In our case we were looking at a number of poss...
Thorough, professional, and considerate. Eli was able to provide the city what they needed on a timely basis.
My children bought a home whose previous owners had removed part of a bearing wall and left it insufficiently supported. We found ESG Design through Angie's list. Eli examined the structure and wrote up a report detailing the options to fix it. A couple o...
Eli is professional, efficient, on time & very experienced. We have used him several times-- and have felt very comfortable referring him to others. ESG Design is a great company!
Everything You Need to Know About Bellevue Structural Engineers
My Structural Engineering Firms project in Bellevue is really small. How much should I expect to spend?
The lowest price we could find for structural engineering firms work in Bellevue is about $0.00. You should expect to pay at least this much depending on the scope of your project.
Structural Engineer work at this level can sometimes involve several steps or phases. Cost for every project will differ depending on the quality of Structural Engineer you hire, the type of materials required and the timeframe that you want to finish within.
Will Structural Engineering Firms work in Bellevue require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?
Whether you’re structural engineer job is in Bellevue or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring structural engineers. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the structural engineer performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the structural engineering firms folks that everything is in order.
How does invoicing/payment work for most Structural Engineer projects in Bellevue?
Every project differs, but you should ask any structural engineer for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any structural engineering firms work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for structural engineers to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your structural engineer project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the structural engineer to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
Latest projects near Bellevue
Within a week
Blueprinting
Blueprinting
I'm flexible
Blueprinting
I'm flexible