Continue to Site

Eng-Tips is the largest engineering community on the Internet

Intelligent Work Forums for Engineering Professionals

  • Congratulations cowski on being selected by the Eng-Tips community for having the most helpful posts in the forums last week. Way to Go!

Recent content by bobtcha

  1. bobtcha

    Residential concrete foundation inspection subcontractiing

    In my State home inspections have to be done by licensed home inspectors or a PE.
  2. bobtcha

    Residential concrete foundation inspection subcontractiing

    If I had to use my own E&O my fee would have been around $500. The home inspection company will add a PE to their E&O policy in order for me to be covered. Thanks to all for the various advise, especially the price ranges and square foot costs, the 80/20 rule and the in-depth investigation for...
  3. bobtcha

    Residential concrete foundation inspection subcontractiing

    I could consult with a geotech if I suspect a soil support issue. This is a visual inspection of the foundation concrete for settlement, shrinkage cracks, excessive moisture, drainage issues, spider cracking, ASR, honeycombing, workmanship, etc. Anything that requires further non-destructive...
  4. bobtcha

    Residential concrete foundation inspection subcontractiing

    As a structural engineer with experience in concrete design and construction inspection, I was asked to perform foundation inspections for a home inspection company that needed to be done by a professional engineer. The fee that the company will be charging the client is $650. They will cover...

Part and Inventory Search