Can an engineer visit my site in person?

Yes, generally — many engineers offer site visits, particularly valuable for genuinely complex sites (sloping blocks, unusual conditions) where a physical inspection adds real value beyond a desktop review of documentation alone.

Site visits may carry an additional fee beyond a standard design engagement, worth clarifying when engaging your engineer if this is important to you.

For straightforward sites with a clear soil report and standard conditions, a site visit may be less genuinely necessary — worth discussing with your specific engineer whether it adds real value for your particular project.

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