Questions to ask before engaging someone for a waterfront project.
Relevant experience
Ask for projects involving the same structure, access conditions and scale.
Licensing and insurance
Confirm the licences and insurance required for the actual scope, not just a general trade description.
Engineering and approvals
Clarify who arranges drawings, applications, inspections and certification.
Detailed scope
A strong quote explains inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, access and how variations are handled.
Important: This guide is general information only. Waterfront structures and approval requirements must be assessed for the individual property.
When to arrange a site assessment
Arrange an inspection when visible conditions are changing, safety is uncertain, a purchase or sale is approaching, or you need a reliable project scope and budget.