How much does a structural engineer cost? Prices and influencing factors at a glance

What the costs depend on

Four factors are primarily decisive: the type and size of the project, the quality of the existing documents, the complexity of the design, and the scope of the required calculations. A new build with clear plans is often easier to estimate than a renovation of an existing building without historical structural calculations.

Typical price ranges

For smaller private projects, such as a wall breakthrough, structural calculations are often in the low four-figure range. For larger projects, the fee is based on the scope of work and can be guided by the HOAI service phases. We only quote concrete figures after reviewing the documents, but then they are binding.

Why a fixed price offer is better than an hourly rate

A flat hourly rate sounds transparent, but makes total costs difficult to plan. We therefore work with fixed offers: you know before commissioning what the service costs and what is included.

How to get a reliable offer

Send us a brief project description with existing plans or photos. We will review the documents and get back to you with a clear assessment and a fixed price, non-binding and free of charge.

The question about costs is the first one in almost every enquiry, and it is justified. The honest answer: it depends on the project. Calculations for a single wall breakthrough cost a fraction of the complete structural design for an apartment building.

What the costs depend on

Four factors are primarily decisive: the type and size of the project, the quality of the existing documents, the complexity of the design, and the scope of the required calculations. A new build with clear plans is often easier to estimate than a renovation of an existing building without historical structural calculations.

Typical price ranges

For smaller private projects, such as a wall breakthrough, structural calculations are often in the low four-figure range. For larger projects, the fee is based on the scope of work and can be guided by the HOAI service phases. We only quote concrete figures after reviewing the documents, but then they are binding.

Why a fixed price offer is better than an hourly rate

A flat hourly rate sounds transparent, but makes total costs difficult to plan. We therefore work with fixed offers: you know before commissioning what the service costs and what is included.

How to get a reliable offer

Send us a brief project description with existing plans or photos. We will review the documents and get back to you with a clear assessment and a fixed price, non-binding and free of charge.