Architect and Structural Engineer Cost in Atlanta Georgia
13 Replies
Kevin Polite
Flipper/Rehabber from Decatur Atlanta, GA
posted over 2 years ago
Planning new construction and the Architect gave me a quote for $4,500 and Structural Engineer $,3000. The plans are based off of two remodels I've done and the Architect is going to combine and make the best of both into this one. Is that a reasonable fee. Architect's fee is much higher than what they've charged for remodels.
Patrick Fraire
Flipper/Rehabber from Long Beach, California
replied over 2 years ago
What’s the total square footage of the building (s). My architects price off of square footage.
Jay Ragland
Contractor from Atlanta, Georgia
replied over 2 years ago
We may can help you with this.. let me know
Michaela G.
Investor from Atlanta, Georgia
replied over 2 years ago
Don't know if this helps, as it's the first time I'm using an engineer. I'm buying a fire damaged duplex tomorrow . It's 2 story. 1 side (1 unit) is burned and the other isn't (some water damage where fire dept hacked through wall). They have to tear down the one side, while stabilizing the other.
I just got a quote for architectural blueprints for permits and engineer stamp for $ 3250.00
So, I'm getting that started, while I'm looking for a contractor to do the work, as the scope of that work is more than I have dealt with in the past
Kevin Polite
Flipper/Rehabber from Decatur Atlanta, GA
replied over 2 years ago
I need to find out if structural is designing the floor system, load calculations, framing plans and foundation plans. All I got was a price. Have used him before on smaller jobs on buyer requested repairs.
John Patterson
Contractor from Canton, GA
replied over 2 years ago
Yes , if they are supplying you with permit plans and engineering letter for the Inspections. Atlanta and Dekalb are the most egregious to deal with if you are permitting. If you haven’t permitted before in these jurisdictions, I strongly recommend a permit courier or at least a Gc who works these areas.
Kevin Polite
Flipper/Rehabber from Decatur Atlanta, GA
replied over 2 years ago
@John Patterson thanks. on rehabs, maybe I've been lucky, but haven't had any hiccups dealing with DeKalb. Usually get my permits in a day. The problem comes with inspections and you never know what one will ok and the other want. Plus you call in for an inspection the next day and sit there waiting and they never show.
@Michaela G. thanks. love what you're doing with your "artist colony" in Pittsburg. Great idea. We tried something less ambitious by targeting a neighborhood in Decatur with both rentals and flips. First property we purchased there in 2011 for $30k. Saw a property that needs a full rehab that went on the market next to one of my rentals that they're asking $150k.
Chuks Erinne
Rental Property Investor from Atlanta, GA
replied over 2 years ago
Originally posted by @Jay Ragland :
We may can help you with this.. let me know
Hi Jay, are you open to discuss a possible tear down im looking at in Atlanta? Its in the belt line area. If we can chat soon that would be great. Thank you!
Jay Ragland
Contractor from Atlanta, Georgia
replied over 2 years ago
Feel free to contact me anytime ..info listed below or PM me
Kurt F.
Investor from Rocktown, Illinois
replied over 2 years ago
Regarding architect costs, there are some very interesting and accurate comments at the bottom of this link.
Kevin Polite
Flipper/Rehabber from Decatur Atlanta, GA
replied over 2 years ago
Signed the contract and off to the races.
Kaustubh Johri
Investor from Atlanta GA
replied 3 months ago
@Michaela G. - Do you recommend an architect you may have used in the past ?
Michaela G.
Investor from Atlanta, Georgia
replied 3 months ago
Originally posted by @Kaustubh Johri :@Michaela G. - Do you recommend an architect you may have used in the past ?
I ended up just holding the duplex and not rebuilding for now and have not worked with an architect for anything else
Kaustubh Johri
Investor from Atlanta GA
replied 3 months ago
@Michaela G. - Thanks !