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Structural Engineer fee for Building Warrant

Littleweedj
Littleweedj Posts: 213 Forumite
in Is this quote fair?
My local authority have the architectural drawings relating to a proposed attic conversion with en suite.

However, before approval can be given have been notified that they also require a structural engineer's report to check calculations etc.

The first quote I've had is for £625 but will get another two estimates. I've no idea if this price is reasonable but had expected it to be lower than this. I live in Scotland.

Would appreciate your thoughts.
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  • Matthew_c
    Matthew_c Posts: 58 Forumite
    Calcs should really be no more than £400.
  • System
    System Posts: 178,163 Community Admin
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    What exactly does the quote include?
    Site visit? SER certificate? Drawings/details?
    Where in Scotland are you?

    And did the person that did the design not advise that this would be necessary and get a few quote from engineers for you?
  • Littleweedj
    Littleweedj Posts: 213 Forumite
    it's for a SER report
    No the architect didn't advise this would be necessary
    and again No he didn't get a few quotes from engineers.
  • Littleweedj
    Littleweedj Posts: 213 Forumite
    Matthew-C - I had also thought no more than about £400 ish that's why the £625 was a bit of a surprise.
  • System
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    Littleweedj wrote: »
    it's for a SER report
    No the architect didn't advise this would be necessary
    and again No he didn't get a few quotes from engineers.

    I would be really concerned that the person doing the design was seemingly unaware that engineers input would be required as part of a warrant application! - Are they a registered architect/firm?

    SER will mean that they have to have site inspection/drawings/calcs and then checked by a Third party verifier. Normally this is done prior to a warrant submission as you get a 10% discount on the local authority fee to submit SER with the application...

    Find three local to you and ask for a quote for the works
  • Littleweedj
    Littleweedj Posts: 213 Forumite
    He is a registered architect, but with hindsight would never have engaged him due to other factors. I agree and am currently getting three other quotes. Thanks again.
  • System
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    Littleweedj wrote: »
    He is a registered architect, but with hindsight would never have engaged him due to other factors. I agree and am currently getting three other quotes. Thanks again.

    are you glasgow based?
  • Littleweedj
    Littleweedj Posts: 213 Forumite
    Yes I'm in Glasgow.
  • System
    System Posts: 178,163 Community Admin
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    sent you a pm
  • superdupergran
    superdupergran Posts: 1 Newbie
    Hi I'm also looking for a structural engineer and live in Glasgow, any advice would be welcome - could you also pm me please?
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