Told me on the phone that the project would cost $4000-$5000, which was less than other structural engineers I'd talked to. I agreed to a site visit that he wanted $600 for, thinking that the overall price was fair (for services relating to designing a new foundation) and I was probably going to go with him, hence it would be worth it. Unfortunately when i got his proposal for doing the work with his total fees, I found out it was more like $7000. Somehow he didn't find it necessary to mention that other $2000-$3000. He seemed very nice in person and I liked him, so I'm not sure if this was an error of omission or he was actually trying to take advantage of a lone female. I tend to think the former. Disappointed and out $600.
Description of Work: Came to inspect our foundation to make an estimate for structural engineering work
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$600
Mary L.
12/2013
5.0
structural engineer
+ -1 more
He's very, very thorough and his plans and such are really excellent. I didn't have any trouble with permits, I got them in just one day. He's very detail oriented. I've been working with him since September and I'm satisfied with his service.
Description of Work: I used Ralph G. Kratz PE a week ago for structural engineering.
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