ᐅ Timber Frame House Renovation – Architect or Structural Engineer?
Created on: 9 Aug 2020 22:19
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Egon der 3.
Hello,
we have just purchased a timber-framed house that is about 200 years old (historic monument) and would like to have it renovated.
Several things need to be done:
a new roof including conversion of the attic and adding dormer(s), doors, windows, flooring, electrical system, plumbing, heating, as well as a small extension/conservatory that visually harmonizes with the timber framing.
Should we rather look for an architect or a structural engineer?
Regards
Egon
we have just purchased a timber-framed house that is about 200 years old (historic monument) and would like to have it renovated.
Several things need to be done:
a new roof including conversion of the attic and adding dormer(s), doors, windows, flooring, electrical system, plumbing, heating, as well as a small extension/conservatory that visually harmonizes with the timber framing.
Should we rather look for an architect or a structural engineer?
Regards
Egon
T_im_Norden schrieb:
Any experiences with something like this?A heritage conservation officer should be allowed (at least verbally) to share who is known to them as qualified.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Egon der 3.11 Aug 2020 21:13The more affordable architect was recommended to us by the heritage conservation office.
However, the more expensive one, whom we found through our own research, seemed more competent.
According to references, both have experience in this field.
We are surprised that there can be such a difference in price, even though everyone is supposed to follow the official fee schedule.
Is it safe to assume that the lower price won’t remain if we choose that architect? A bait-and-switch?
What percentage range is realistic in this case?
However, the more expensive one, whom we found through our own research, seemed more competent.
According to references, both have experience in this field.
We are surprised that there can be such a difference in price, even though everyone is supposed to follow the official fee schedule.
Is it safe to assume that the lower price won’t remain if we choose that architect? A bait-and-switch?
What percentage range is realistic in this case?
Egon der 3. schrieb:
The more affordable architect was recommended to us by the heritage preservation office.But surely only from a list that you can also put yourself on, right?https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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Egon der 3.12 Aug 2020 12:26No, the representative from the heritage preservation office gave the name when asked.
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HilfeHilfe13 Aug 2020 06:53Egon der 3. schrieb:
The less expensive architect was recommended to us by the heritage conservation office.
The more expensive one, whom we found ourselves, seemed more competent to us.
According to references, both have experience in this field.
We are surprised that there can be such price differences, even though everyone is supposed to follow the fee regulations.
Is it to be expected that the low price won’t stay if we choose that architect? A bait-and-switch?
What range is realistic (percentage-wise)? Have you checked references with the heritage office? Or knocked on neighbors’ doors?
I would prioritize that the person has experience with heritage properties and the area. Otherwise, it’s a back-and-forth with the building authority.
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