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SWENSON SAY FAGET

Engineer Structural, Earthquake Protection Service,

About us

The partnership of Swenson Say Faget (SSF) was founded in 1995. With a staff of 55 and offices in Tacoma and Seattle, SSF provides structural evaluation and engineering services for clients throughout the Puget Sound. SSF’s resume is comprised of a wide variety of projects, including public (parks, community, community centers, libraries, fire stations and schools), multi-family/mixed-use, commercial/retail, faith projects, historic renovation and restoration, and single-family residences. Such an expansive range makes them uniquely knowledgeable about multiple structural systems and enables them to design the best long-lasting solutions.

Business highlights

30 years of experience

Services we offer

Swenson Say Faget offers innovative structural design solutions for new projects, additions, as well as site structure engineering for shoring, earthquake seismic evaluations and retrofit design, historic renovations/retrofits, renovations, retention walls and detention vaults.

Reviews
3.65 Reviews
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Kelli B.
Sep 2024
2.0
$9,082
Disappointing experience with Holly from SSF. Original quote was $5400, ended up over $9000, which includes multiple corrections needed due to blatant errors and oversights made by the engineer. When alerting us of the original overage, Holly informed us that it was due to our roofing system being "more complex" than expected. Even with that admission, she didn't bother to confirm rafter sizes on the existing structure that needed to be tied into. This and a few other blatant errors cost us more fees (to them and the City for corrections) as well as valuable time on the project. The explanation is that having to go back and ask her for multiple corrections after plans were approved is "the most economical approach". We respectfully disagree and would recommend finding another engineer who values attention to detail and the customer experience more than additional billable hours.

Brian D.
Feb 2024
1.0
$15,000
I would suggest hiring al queda before SSF. We needed a simple Tier 1 and Tier 2 seismic evaluation done on our building. I was told plans ready to submit for permits would be 2-3 weeks tops. 10 weeks later......I get plans that don't reflect the actual building we are working on. Different construction completely. SSF employees Ryan Reichman and Beth Morales did 2 site visits, took pictures, took measurements, then took 10 weeks to produce plans that can't be built. My experience has been baffling, stressfull, and extremely dissapointing. I'm considering taking legal actions for the damages that delaying my project, now 11 weeks behind, now has occured. Time is money. SSF, never again.

Trenton K.
Jun 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
I worked with an engineer named Greg. He was very polite and knowledgeable. I provided him with a drawn plan of our foundation and we had a quick phone call to answer some questions. I had the plans a few days later. Everything was smooth and seamless.

Craig P.
Mar 2005
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
JAY WAS MY CONSULTANT AND REALLY WAS PATIENT, FRIENDLY, HELPFUL AND DOWN TO EARTH. AFTER ALL I WAS A HOMEOWNER AND NOT AN ARCHITECT. HE CHARGED MINIMAL CONSULTING FEES AND AND I WAS ON MY WAY. I PASSED INSPECTION RIGHT OFF. I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND ALL AROUND FRIENDLY KNOWLEDGEABLE PEOPLE.

Craig P.
Mar 2005
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
JAY WAS MY CONSULTANT AND REALLY WAS PATIENT, FRIENDLY, HELPFUL AND DOWN TO EARTH. AFTER ALL I WAS A HOMEOWNER AND NOT AN ARCHITECT. HE CHARGED MINIMAL CONSULTING FEES AND AND I WAS ON MY WAY. I PASSED INSPECTION RIGHT OFF. I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND ALL AROUND FRIENDLY KNOWLEDGEABLE PEOPLE.

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FAQ

SWENSON SAY FAGET is currently rated 3.6 overall out of 5.

No, SWENSON SAY FAGET does not offer free project estimates.

No, SWENSON SAY FAGET does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, SWENSON SAY FAGET does not offer a senior discount.

No, SWENSON SAY FAGET does not offer emergency services.

No, SWENSON SAY FAGET does not offer warranties.