Structural Engineering

Structural Engineering & PE Review Pricing

Typical fees for stand-alone structural engineering services and professional engineer reviews across Louisiana — from a single beam to a full structural certification.

Structural engineering & PE review services — typical fee ranges
Service Typical Range
Simple structural engineering review / PE letter$750–$1,500
Structural review + sealed sketch$1,000–$2,000
Existing-condition structural assessment$1,250–$2,500
Small engineered repair detail$1,000–$2,500
Beam / header / column engineering$750–$1,500+
Foundation engineering$1,500–$4,000+
Equipment foundation$1,500–$4,500+
Structural steel modification$1,500–$5,000+
Building modification / wall removal$1,250–$3,500+
Roof-mounted equipment structural review$1,250–$3,500+
Structural certification / load-rating evaluation$1,500–$3,500+
Field assessment + engineering certificationTypically $1,500–$2,500
Complex structural analysisCustom Quote

A PE review is a professional engineering service, not a signature-for-hire. Documents prepared by others are reviewed, verified and, where necessary, corrected or supplemented before anything is signed and sealed. Learn more about our structural and civil engineering services.

Pricing shown is intended as budgeting guidance. Final pricing depends on project size, complexity, existing documentation, site conditions, permitting requirements and the final engineering scope.

Engineering documents are signed and sealed only after the appropriate engineering evaluation, design and professional review have been completed. PEC does not sell an engineering stamp separately from professional engineering services.

FAQ

Frequently asked

Can PEC review plans prepared by someone else?
Yes. We regularly review plans prepared by designers, drafters, manufacturers and other engineers — for permit submittal, second opinions or feasibility. A document/drawing review starts at $750. Note that reviewing another party’s plans is still a professional engineering service: if the plans need correction or supplemental engineering before they can responsibly be sealed, we’ll tell you what's required and price that scope before proceeding.
Can PEC engineer an existing building?
Yes. Existing-condition structural assessments typically run $1,250–$2,500, and existing industrial steel evaluations $2,000–$6,000+. Existing construction with limited or missing documentation typically adds $750–$2,500+ to a scope, because the structure has to be field-verified before it can be analyzed. Site visits, load-rating evaluations and structural certifications for existing buildings are all listed in the tables above.

Have drawings, photos or permit comments already?

Send what you have and we’ll confirm the right scope and price before you commit to anything.

Not Sure Which Category Your Project Fits?

Send us the plans, photos, permit comments or project information you already have. PEC can review the information and determine the appropriate engineering scope before providing a project-specific proposal.

Perron Engineering & Consulting, LLC
4310 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605
337-884-6566  |  info@perroneng.com
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