Top Structural Engineers in SeaTac, WA

Should I hire structural engineers with lower ratings in SeaTac to save money?

The type of structural engineer company that you should hire really depends on the difficulty and specifications of your project. Keep in mind that lower ratings could be a sign of unsuccessful jobs or simply that the professional or company has not done many jobs quite yet. Either way, you will still want to contact any Structural Engineers you are considering and inquire about their work history. There are plenty of great Structural Engineers in SeaTac that have very few or low ratings.

For example, right now in SeaTac there are:

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

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.

What should I check for once my Structural Engineer in SeaTac has finished working?

Every structural engineering firms project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any structural engineering firms company has told you they've finished the job:

• Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with structural engineering firms work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
• Ask the structural engineer to describe what they did. Whether your structural engineering firms project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
• Compare the description provided on your structural engineering firms project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
• Request that the structural engineer do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.