$21,000 foundation There has to be a better way to get this done!

[Loren Becker]

I recently purchase a house to flip.  I have ran into a snag the foundation is basically nonexistent.  

Two major structural companies have bid the work and have quoted ridiculous pricing.  If I hire a structural

engineer to draw plans then hire a concrete contractor that seems that it would be best way to save a ton of money.

Any one else have a similar problem and how did you solve it.

Any other suggestions?

Thank you,

Loren

[Mike Garrett]

The contractor will have to hire an engineer anyway- you will just be paying for the contractors mark-up and coordination. As an architect here is what I advise- hire an engineer, ask him for recommendations on contractors, hire the contractor and have the 2 work together to come up with the most cost effective solution. 

Paying the contractor for some design and coordination time upfront will save them some time in the field.