Copeland Engineering

We understand that price and speed are paramount to the volume industry. We know that you need straight answers. There is a lot of competition out there and other builders are doing things possibly another way.  You need to know if they are gaining advantage or doing something unnecessary. You need reliability, hit the due dates or be straight about setting the due dates.

Foundation Plans in the Austin Area: From $225 up to $350, depending on complexity of the builder and the volume

Inspections: $150 for pre-pours and $150 for stressing within our coverage area (Austin, TX)

Master Framing Plans: $750 per elevation and $100 per option

Master Lateral Bracing Plans: $250 per elevation and $100 per option

We understand that collaboration and changes happen. We know that working in a flexible environment is necessary. Homeowner involvement and education is part of the process. We know that there are confusing and conflicting answers out there and objective engineering is what you want.

Foundation Design: $500 minimum or $0.25 per square foot.  Typical slab on grade.

Framing Design Fees: $500 minimum or $0.50 per square foot.

Lateral Bracing Design Fees: $0.15 per square foot.

Inspection Fees: $150 per inspection within Austin area

• Prices listed are typical.  There are design situations that warrant a higher fee.  Examples include (but not limited to): hybrid slabs, pier and beam foundation, 3 story structures, and having no architecturals.
• We do require a soils report to understand the soil condition the structure will reside.  If you do not have a soils report, we will be happy coordinate with a Geo tech company to provide the service for you.
• Inspection / site visit fees can vary due to distance.  Typical fee listed above is per visit and based on Austin area distances.
  

At this time we are not offering remodel support.  We hope to establish a department dedicated to this specialty in the near future.

Pool Design: $1200 minimum, custom proposal necessary for most pools.

Typically we require a soils report to design a swimming pool but we understand that certain site access conditions and budgets don’t allow for this to be an option. We have a solution for  that problem:

• $750 existing home foundation survey, bearing capacity check in test pit and geologic map research.

Retaining Wall Design: $500 minimum, would need to review on a case by case basis

• Retaining Walls may require up to 3 inspections... base, mid-height and final.  Depends on size.  Typical Inspection cost $150/visit for Austin, TX area.

Outdoor living spaces, Amenity Centers, Privacy Walls, Subdivision Entry Signs, Basketball courts, Decorative towers

We can design these.  Pricing will be done on a case by case basis.