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.
Everything You Need to Know About Key West Structural Engineers
Does the structural engineer I want to hire need to be licensed in Key West?
Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Structural Engineer need to have. There are 1 structural engineers in Key West that are licensed.
Here are the types of license(s) Structural Engineers need to have to work on Structural Engineering Firms jobs in FL:
- Accreditations/License: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Accreditations/License: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Accreditations/License: Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Can I browse unscreened Structural Engineers in Key West?
We do our best to screen all of our structural engineers. However, there are still some structural engineer professionals in Key West that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Key West or FL. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering structural engineering firms:
- SALANI ENGINEERS & GEN CONTR:
- Services Offered: Structural Engineers
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Carlson Engineering Inc:
- Services Offered: Structural Engineers
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Soriano Engineering Inc:
- Services Offered: Structural Engineers
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
How does invoicing/payment work for most Structural Engineer projects in Key West?
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.