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Hey Y’all, not sure if this the right forum, but wanted to shoot out a message.

I am looking to build a single family dwelling in Sacramento CA and im looking for a structural engineer…. my question is how do i vet someone and make sure im not getting screwed?

Another one of my concerns… are engineers known for screwing people or is that just drafters? From what i hear a ton of these local drafters are known for just ghosting people.

Where im at… I found a floor plan online that we like and we choose to purchase that. We found an incredible company in Sacramento to do the drafting, Sparrow Design and Plans. Sparrow D&P is handling the site plan, floor plan, cover sheet, and I got to go through their system so i really trust them… Very confident and extremely happy working with them.

Now I also have to find a structural engineer to do the engineering for the plans…

What do you guys look for when working with a structural engineer? Anything specific?

What happens if we disagree with the engineer and see they are over engineering? Anything we can do about it?

Thanks Y’all!!!!

Hey Y’all, I am a newer developer in California specializing in Custom homes strictly…

I’ve recently came across a company who is saying they can do the whole architecture and structural design, but their office is in Sacramento, CA. We are building in Pasadena CA.

How do you guys feel about working with architects and engineers who work remotely? Who don’t meet on site…

Any recommendations for Drafters, Engineers, Architects who do residential Custom Home Design in California?

Thanks Y’all!!!