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 Livonia Structural Engineers

Can I browse unscreened Structural Engineers in Livonia?

We do our best to screen all of our structural engineers. However, there are still some structural engineer professionals in Livonia that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Livonia or MI. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering structural engineering firms:

  • Horizon Engineering ASSOC LLP:
    • Services Offered: Structural Engineers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • J B AUTOTECH:
    • Services Offered: Structural Engineers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Roush Cleantech:
    • Services Offered: Structural Engineers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

Structural Engineering Firms isn’t exactly what I’m looking for. Are there more specific services similar to structural engineers available in Livonia?

If you’ve determined that structural engineering firms are not quite what you were looking for, or if you had a specific project in mind that is similar to structural engineering firms, we can still help you find the right professional in Livonia.

Livonia has 50 structural engineer professionals that can help you with your structural engineering firms job. Head to our Pros Page to find specific structural engineers-pros in Livonia.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Structural Engineer projects in Livonia?

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.