My contractor is in the process of pulling permits for my remodel. He was told that we needed to have an energy analysis performed in order to get the permits. He contacted a professional engineer who said he would do the job for $500, but when I sent him the drawings he balked and said it was a bigger job than he thought and he would need to get me a new quote.
My question is whether using a professional engineer is overkill for what the city is requiring? Does anyone have any experience with energy analyses for remodels? I suspect this is a fairly new or recently amended requirement for remodels,
The project is a room addition above a garage (with a new dormer in the roof) and 2 added bathrooms in the existing upstairs space. Construction should start in mid October. City of Keller.
I'd appreciate any input before I move forward with the PE.
My question is whether using a professional engineer is overkill for what the city is requiring? Does anyone have any experience with energy analyses for remodels? I suspect this is a fairly new or recently amended requirement for remodels,
The project is a room addition above a garage (with a new dormer in the roof) and 2 added bathrooms in the existing upstairs space. Construction should start in mid October. City of Keller.
I'd appreciate any input before I move forward with the PE.