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Expect a good structural engineer to write to you explaining what they will do for the fee, and their hourly rates for dealing with things additional to their scope. Same goes for any consultant actually. It's in all their interest and yours to be rigorous about defining what they will and won't do.
Questions re structural engineers: I am planning a kitchen reno which will include taking down a load-bearing wall between my kitchen/diner and enlarging a window opening such that it will need a small joist/new lintel. These feel like fairly straight forward structural alterations. I had been quoted £800+VAT from the surveyor I was obliged to commission to produce the report for the freeholder's approval. Having just met the surveyor I am very keen to find someone else to do the structural drawings. I have the following questions:
Any input, insight or recommendations greatly appreciated! Cheers