Bellwether Architecture & Engineering · Structural engineering
Foundation inspections & completion certificate
An engineer inspects the excavations and the steel before each pour and signs the completion certificate the municipality asks for at the end.
- Fee
- R7,500 fixed, excl. VAT
- Basis
- Three site visits on one single-storey house in a metro
- Confirmed
- On BAE's written proposal and terms of engagement — nothing is charged until you accept.
- Signed by
- The registered architect or engineer allocated to your project, named with their SACAP or ECSA registration on the proposal.
What you get
- Foundation trench inspection
- Pre-pour reinforcement inspection
- Engineer's completion certificate
When you need it
- A new single house
- Council's occupation certificate
From design to site
Send a brief
BAE replies with questions or a fee proposal. Reply to the confirmation email with any drawings, title deed or photos.
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