TOBIN

TOBIN is based at Fairgreen House on Fairgreen Road in Galway and works with clients in Galway. If your site is elsewhere, you can phone to ask whether it can take the job on. Giving the address of the site early helps it give a clear reply.

Fees for structural engineering usually depend on the work involved, and the Structural Engineer price guide gives typical prices in Ireland. The scope, such as calculations, a survey or beam design, and whether a site visit is needed can change the fee. You can ask for the fee in writing before work starts.

If the job is energy retrofit work, it is sensible to see whether an SEAI grant could apply and to go through a One Stop Shop that is registered. You can confirm that with SEAI. Ask TOBIN about its qualifications and experience in structural work, and whether it has handled retrofit projects like yours.

A first consultation usually covers what you are planning and whether a site visit is needed. Ask whether the first conversation carries a fee, what the report or drawings will include, and how long it usually takes before work can begin. Engineers commonly explain the scope first.

Bring a clear description of the project, the address, and any existing drawings, earlier reports or photos of the structure. It also helps to note what you want to change, your preferred timing, and any planning or grant papers you already hold. This lets the engineer judge the scope more quickly.

You can phone TOBIN to ask for a quote, or send an enquiry through its Locufy page. Describe the job and the place, add photos, and say when the work would suit you. Ask what the quote covers, including any site visit and report.

You can compare TOBIN with other structural engineers in Galway on Locufy. Look at the services each one offers, what each quote includes, such as site visits, reports and drawings, and the experience each shows. Asking each for the same job gives you a fair comparison.