Structural Engineer Quote Template
A structural engineer quote commits to one fixed price for a defined scope: here $3,264.40 for engineer the removal of a load-bearing wall in a 1960s house: site visit, beam calculations, framing plan and stamped letter, built from 8 lines with a 50% deposit on acceptance. It is valid for 30 days and has a signature block. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a structural engineer: engineer the removal of a load-bearing wall in a 1960s house: site visit, beam calculations, framing plan and stamped letter. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Bluebird Structural Engineering Firm
300 Market Street
Madison, WI 53703
billing@example.com
(608) 555-0100
Quote
Quote for
Chris Novak
27 Birch Avenue
Georgetown, TX 78626
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site observation visitCheck joist direction, bearing points and foundation below | 1 visit | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Beam and post calculations18 ft span, LVL beam sizing, point loads to footing | 1 project | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| Framing plan and connection details | 2 sheet | $375.00 | $750.00 |
| Stamped engineering letter for permitSigned and sealed by licensed PE | 1 each | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Principal engineer time, plan-check revisions | 2 hr | $185.00 | $370.00 |
| Staff engineer (EIT) time, drafting revisions | 3 hr | $115.00 | $345.00 |
| Wet-stamped printed sets for building department | 2 set | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Mileage to site | 42 mile | $0.70 | $29.40 |
- Subtotal
- $3,264.40
- Quote total
- $3,264.40
Notes
Fixed price for the scope listed. Small residential jobs are often paid in full or with a 50% deposit before calculations start. Sign and return to accept.
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Structural Engineer quote at a glance
| Fixed price | $3,264.40 before tax |
|---|---|
| Scope | Engineer the removal of a load-bearing wall in a 1960s house: site visit, beam calculations, framing plan and stamped letter |
| Valid until | 30 days after the quote date |
| Due on acceptance | $1,632.20 (50%) |
| Due on completion | $1,632.20 |
| Lines quoted | 8 |
What the $3,264.40 structural engineer quote covers
| Included | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Site observation visit (Check joist direction, bearing points and foundation below) | 1 visit | $450.00 |
| Beam and post calculations (18 ft span, LVL beam sizing, point loads to footing) | 1 project | $950.00 |
| Framing plan and connection details | 2 sheet | $750.00 |
| Stamped engineering letter for permit (Signed and sealed by licensed PE) | 1 each | $300.00 |
| Principal engineer time, plan-check revisions | 2 hr | $370.00 |
| Staff engineer (EIT) time, drafting revisions | 3 hr | $345.00 |
| Wet-stamped printed sets for building department | 2 set | $70.00 |
| Mileage to site | 42 mile | $29.40 |
| Quoted price | $3,264.40 |
Quoting structural engineering work at a fixed price
A structural engineering quote should list each deliverable (site visit, calculations, sheets, sealed letter), how many plan-check responses are included and the hourly rates for extra work.
The quote turns 5 hours of labour into a fixed $715.00; if the job runs over, the structural engineering firm absorbs the extra time, so quote hours you are confident about.
The biggest single commitment is "Beam and post calculations" at $950.00 (29% of the price): name the exact model, grade or deliverable so there is no argument about what was promised.
What is fixed in this quote
- Services: Site observation visit, Beam and post calculations and Framing plan and connection details and 1 more, fixed at $2,450.00.
- Labour: Principal engineer time, plan-check revisions and Staff engineer (EIT) time, drafting revisions, fixed at $715.00.
- Materials: Wet-stamped printed sets for building department, fixed at $70.00.
- Travel: Mileage to site, fixed at $29.40.
- Anything outside "Engineer the removal of a load-bearing wall in a 1960s house: site visit, beam calculations, framing plan and stamped letter" needs a new quote or a signed variation.
The acceptance block
A quote becomes an agreement when the customer accepts it; leave room at the bottom of quote QUO-6590 for:
- The accepted price, $3,264.40, and the quote number
- Customer name (Chris Novak in the sample), signature and date
- The deposit due on signing, $1,632.20, and how to pay it
- The last day the price holds (30 days after issue in this sample)
Structural Engineer pricing tips
- Bill principal engineer and staff engineer hours on separate lines at their own rates, so a client who sees two hourly rates understands why the drafting revisions cost less per hour.
- Reference the calculation package and drawing sheet numbers you issued, because the contractor and building department will refer to S-1 or S-2 when they ask questions later.
- Price responses to plan-check comments separately from the original design fee, since the scope of those comments depends on the reviewer and cannot be known when you quote.
- Bill an extra field visit when the contractor opens a wall and finds conditions that differ from the drawings, with the date and what was found, rather than folding it into the original fee.
Quote or estimate for structural engineering work?
Structural engineers rarely need a separate estimate: the scope is usually clear enough to commit to a price such as $3,264.40 up front.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a structural engineer quote?
List exactly what is included (8 lines for engineer the removal of a load-bearing wall in a 1960s house: site visit, beam calculations, framing plan and stamped letter in the sample), give one fixed price ($3,264.40), the validity period and payment terms, and add a signature block for acceptance.
Is a structural engineer quote binding once accepted?
Generally yes: an accepted quote is a fixed-price offer for the scope it describes, so extra work needs a new quote or a signed variation. Local contract law decides the details.
Should a structural engineer quote ask for a deposit?
Small residential jobs are often paid in full or with a 50% deposit before calculations start.