Top questions to ask before hiring a soil engineer

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Damariscotta Soil Engineers

Can I browse unscreened Soil Engineers in Damariscotta?

We do our best to screen all of our soil engineers. However, there are still some soil engineer professionals in Damariscotta that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Damariscotta or ME. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering soil engineering firms:

  • Cumberland County Soil & Water:
    • Services Offered: Soil Engineers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Dennis Small Site Evaluator:
    • Services Offered: Soil Engineers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Phillips Ecoservices:
    • Services Offered: Soil Engineers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

How do I know I am getting a fair price for Soil Engineering Firms work in Damariscotta?

Every Soil Engineering Firms job has different requirements. Remember that the price will differ depending on the scope of your project. However, that doesn't mean you have to go in blind. Check out our tips for getting a fair price for Damariscotta work from Soil Engineersbelow:

  • Talk to a few different Soil Engineers and ask for quotes to compare. We have around 12 professionals and companies in Damariscotta for you to compare.
  • Before contacting a company, check out the ratings and reviews from previous customers to learn what others have paid, how long the Soil Engineers took on the job, and how satisfied they were.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Soil Engineer projects in Damariscotta?

Every project differs, but you should ask any soil engineer for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any soil engineering firms work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for soil engineers to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your soil engineer project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the soil engineer to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.