Arch Engineering Services — builders in Dublin

Arch Engineering Services is based in Finglas and works with clients across Ireland and the UK. Its base is in Jamestown Business Park, so you can ask whether a project in your area can be covered and how far the team travels for a site visit.

Fees for structural engineering usually depend on the scope of the work, the size of the project and whether a site visit is needed. Whether you ask for a report or drawings also affects the cost. The Structural Engineer price guide gives typical prices in Ireland, so use it as a reference and ask for a written breakdown of fees before you agree to the work.

For retrofit work in Ireland, the grant body SEAI sets eligibility checks, and a One Stop Shop that is registered is used where one applies. Ask the firm which of these applies to your project and how it will confirm it. You can also ask about the qualifications and experience of the engineers who will work on your job.

A first consultation usually involves talking through the problem, looking at any plans or photos you have, and agreeing what the engineer needs to assess. Ask whether the first meeting includes a site visit and whether there is a charge for it. Ask what the next step looks like once you have a clear scope of work.

Arch Engineering Services has a Google rating of 4.7 from 6 reviews, and you can read them on its Google Maps page at https://maps.google.com/?cid=9663359208220777405. Look for comments about the type of project, how the team communicated and whether the work finished on schedule. You can also ask the firm for references from recent clients.

Bring any drawings, plans, survey reports and photos of the structure or area concerned. Write down what you want the work to achieve, what problems you have noticed and any deadline you are working to. Having these ready helps the engineer give a clearer scope and a more accurate quote.

You can contact the firm by phone, or through its website, to ask for a quote. Describe the job, the address, any photos or plans, and when the work would suit you. You can also send your enquiry through its Locufy page, which keeps your request in one place.

You can compare Arch Engineering Services with other structural engineers in Finglas on Locufy, looking at the services each firm offers. Compare what each quote covers, such as the scope of work, any site visit, and the report or drawings included. Also look at the experience each firm shows on its page before you choose.