Reasonable price for calculating lintel for a load-bearing wall
Hello! Hope the project went well.
I am facing the same situation and gladly welcome tips on architects.
Thanks in advance!
I am facing the same situation and gladly welcome tips on architects.
Thanks in advance!
Hello, we want to do something similar here at home by opening up a load-bearing wall. Wonder if you can share who you hired?
nzsc said:
An update for readers who are already in or might find themselves in a similar situation:
Naturally, prices vary whether it's for goods or services. However, one looks at price distribution. A product costs differently from store to store. Likewise, a service. Why this is so naturally depends on several factors. (Not going into the economic aspect)
However, I want to say that in my search for a structural engineer, as a private individual, I have encountered the following:
- large corporate companies, such as Sweco, WSP, etc., do not take on simpler assignments.
- larger companies with several engineers do not work with private individuals.
- smaller companies with 1-2 engineers are therefore the right forum to turn to for simpler assignments as a private individual.
After getting an idea of what the price should be for an engineer to calculate spanning for a load-bearing wall that I intend to remove entirely, I have received different quotes. Note that this applies to my case, and all factors naturally affect the price. Primarily, it is the number of working hours and the hourly rate that ultimately affects the final price. Other factors can be available groundwork, material, experience, type of method, etc.
From a well-known medium-sized company with 7-10 active engineers, I got two different prices even though they are colleagues with each other and active at the same company. The difference is that one is inexperienced, while the other is significantly more experienced. Engineer vs. Handling engineer. 7500 SEK incl. VAT, time expenditure 8 hours. vs. 9000 SEK incl. VAT, time expenditure unknown, but probably the same. Should naturally be less since he is more experienced.
From another sole proprietorship company, I received a quote of 4000 SEK incl. VAT, time expenditure unknown.
From a third sole proprietorship company, I received a quote of 7000 SEK incl. VAT, time expenditure 6 hours.
From a fourth sole proprietorship company, I received a quote of 5625 SEK incl. VAT, time expenditure 5 hours.
As you can see, both prices and time expenditures naturally differ. Hence, hourly rates also differ. It can be concluded that based on this, as well as posts from others who have undertaken similar measures, the price lands around 5000-6000 SEK incl. VAT.
This differs significantly from the 31250 SEK incl. VAT that I received in an offer from an obviously unserious actor on the market, and it was precisely this that made me start the thread. It's a sole proprietorship business and individual company should also be added. The person in question is admittedly qualified, but faaaar from experienced like the one I have hired.
The reason I write this is that I have also encountered different posts where some others have encountered the same astronomical price quotes for similar work.
My tip for private individuals facing similar projects is to:
- contact smaller companies or sole proprietorships
- request a price quote right at the first contact
- contact several, preferably 5-10
...and last but absolutely not least...
For God's sake, get help from a structural engineer as soon as it involves load-bearing parts!!! The cost this entails is peanuts compared to what the entire project costs, BUT above all what it could cost IF something were to go wrong! Don't take your chances
BIG KUDOS AND HEARTFELT THANKS TO @Bernieberg FOR THE TIP!
Hello!
I'm also another Malmö resident who is interested in your contact!
I'm also another Malmö resident who is interested in your contact!
An update for readers who are already in or may find themselves in a similar situation:
Naturally, prices differ, whether it concerns goods or services. However, one looks at the price spread. An item costs differently from store to store. Likewise, a service. Why this is the case is naturally due to several factors. (Not going to get into the economic part)
However, I want to say that in my search for a structural engineer, I encountered the following as a private individual:
- large corporate companies, such as Sweco, WSP, etc., do not take on simpler assignments.
- larger companies with several engineers do not work with private individuals.
- smaller companies with 1-2 engineers are therefore the right forum to turn to for simpler assignments as a private individual.
Having gotten an idea of what the price should be for a structural engineer to calculate the beam replacement for a load-bearing wall that I intend to remove entirely, I received various price quotes. Note that this applies to my case, and all factors naturally affect the price. Above all, it is the number of work hours and hourly rates that ultimately impact the final price. Other factors can be available documentation, materials, experience, type of method, etc.
From a well-known medium-sized company with 7-10 active engineers, I received two different prices even though they are colleagues and active at the same company. The difference is that one is inexperienced, while the other is significantly more experienced. Engineer vs. Senior engineer. 7500 kr incl. VAT, time spent 8 hours vs. 9000 kr incl. VAT, time spent unknown but probably the same. Naturally, it should be less since he is more experienced.
From another one-person company, I received a quote of 4000 kr incl. VAT, time spent unknown.
From a third one-person company, I received a quote of 7000 kr incl. VAT, time spent 6 hours.
From a fourth one-person company, I received a quote of 5625 kr incl. VAT, time spent 5 hours.
As you can see, naturally, both prices and time spent differ. Hence the hourly rates differ as well. One can thus conclude that based on this, and posts made by others with similar actions, the price lands around 5000-6000 kr incl. VAT.
This differs significantly from the 31250 kr incl. VAT that I received in a quote from an apparently unscrupulous actor on the market and it was precisely this that made me start the thread. It is a sole proprietorship and individual business should also be added. The person in question is admittedly qualified, yet far from experienced as the one I have hired.
The reason I write this is that I have also encountered various posts where some others have experienced the same astronomical price quotes for similar work.
My advice to private individuals facing similar projects is:
- contact smaller companies or one-person companies
- ask for a price quote already at first contact
- contact several, preferably 5-10
...and last but absolutely not least...
For goodness' sake, enlist the help of a structural engineer as soon as it involves load-bearing parts!!! The cost this involves is pocket change compared to what the whole project costs, BUT above all what it could potentially cost IF something were to go wrong! Don't take your chances
BIG KUDOS AND HEARTFELT THANKS TO @Bernieberg FOR THE TIP!
An update for readers who are already in or may find themselves in a similar situation:
Naturally, prices differ, whether it concerns goods or services. However, one looks at the price spread. An item costs differently from store to store. Likewise, a service. Why this is the case is naturally due to several factors. (Not going to get into the economic part)
However, I want to say that in my search for a structural engineer, I encountered the following as a private individual:
- large corporate companies, such as Sweco, WSP, etc., do not take on simpler assignments.
- larger companies with several engineers do not work with private individuals.
- smaller companies with 1-2 engineers are therefore the right forum to turn to for simpler assignments as a private individual.
Having gotten an idea of what the price should be for a structural engineer to calculate the beam replacement for a load-bearing wall that I intend to remove entirely, I received various price quotes. Note that this applies to my case, and all factors naturally affect the price. Above all, it is the number of work hours and hourly rates that ultimately impact the final price. Other factors can be available documentation, materials, experience, type of method, etc.
From a well-known medium-sized company with 7-10 active engineers, I received two different prices even though they are colleagues and active at the same company. The difference is that one is inexperienced, while the other is significantly more experienced. Engineer vs. Senior engineer. 7500 kr incl. VAT, time spent 8 hours vs. 9000 kr incl. VAT, time spent unknown but probably the same. Naturally, it should be less since he is more experienced.
From another one-person company, I received a quote of 4000 kr incl. VAT, time spent unknown.
From a third one-person company, I received a quote of 7000 kr incl. VAT, time spent 6 hours.
From a fourth one-person company, I received a quote of 5625 kr incl. VAT, time spent 5 hours.
As you can see, naturally, both prices and time spent differ. Hence the hourly rates differ as well. One can thus conclude that based on this, and posts made by others with similar actions, the price lands around 5000-6000 kr incl. VAT.
This differs significantly from the 31250 kr incl. VAT that I received in a quote from an apparently unscrupulous actor on the market and it was precisely this that made me start the thread. It is a sole proprietorship and individual business should also be added. The person in question is admittedly qualified, yet far from experienced as the one I have hired.
The reason I write this is that I have also encountered various posts where some others have experienced the same astronomical price quotes for similar work.
My advice to private individuals facing similar projects is:
- contact smaller companies or one-person companies
- ask for a price quote already at first contact
- contact several, preferably 5-10
...and last but absolutely not least...
For goodness' sake, enlist the help of a structural engineer as soon as it involves load-bearing parts!!! The cost this involves is pocket change compared to what the whole project costs, BUT above all what it could potentially cost IF something were to go wrong! Don't take your chances
BIG KUDOS AND HEARTFELT THANKS TO @Bernieberg FOR THE TIP!
Hi, is it possible to get the name of the structural engineer you used? Thanks in advance.
For new readers, TS has provided contact information that is often requested in post #71.
Hi Woko, sorry for the slightly late reply. It was about Stockholm, right? You can contact the constructor we have received good help from. His name is Bo and his email address is:W Woko said:
zettergren.byggk@gmail.com
Give Bo my best regards from me Kristoffer Hederstierna. Best regards, Kristoffer
Designer, MalmöW Woko said:
Kjell Kristiansson
KK Construction AB
070-633 68 52
kkr@telia.com
I used him two years ago. Very good.
Hi,
New townhouse owner in Jönköping, with questions similar to others in the thread.
1. I need help assessing whether a wall is load-bearing or not and have received a quote of 5000 SEK. The work is done remotely by looking at the original drawings. I will receive a certificate via email/post. I believe many who purchase this service want a certificate for wall demolition in a BRF. (I do not need a certificate if the answer is no, so it doesn't seem relevant to me)
If it is load-bearing and calculations for support beam and construction drawings are added as indicated in this thread.
Is 5000 SEK just to say IF it is load-bearing reasonable?
2. Anyone have tips for assistance with this in the Jönköping region?
Thanks in advance!
New townhouse owner in Jönköping, with questions similar to others in the thread.
1. I need help assessing whether a wall is load-bearing or not and have received a quote of 5000 SEK. The work is done remotely by looking at the original drawings. I will receive a certificate via email/post. I believe many who purchase this service want a certificate for wall demolition in a BRF. (I do not need a certificate if the answer is no, so it doesn't seem relevant to me)
If it is load-bearing and calculations for support beam and construction drawings are added as indicated in this thread.
Is 5000 SEK just to say IF it is load-bearing reasonable?
2. Anyone have tips for assistance with this in the Jönköping region?
Thanks in advance!
Sounds insanely expensive to me...
