I employed an engineer to oversee the extension work that was carried out on an old bungalow and agreed a fee from the outset. He was very helpful and called to view as and when required, he stipulated what went into the raft foundations but did express surprise that the builder did not call him before the cement was poured. Anyway he has now sent me his final bill. The work is not finished yet, ie drains not laid, footpaths not done, floors in front extension not poured, soakways not done. My understaing was that he would be there to the death and then sign a completion cert. I have no draw downs.
I want to be satisfied that drains are correct depth, sewers are correct, soakways are in place etc. I mentioned this to him and he said this would cost more!! Surely asking an engineer to over see the work at a cost of 2000 plus vat inlcudes all the bits I have mentioned.
Help.
noah