I agree with not caring what some things cost. However, we are talking about framing in an opening in the floor system. Like I said before, this is carpentry 101, and I would think that even some of the bubba's out there could probably get it right. Yes, of course we all have seen it wrong. But for the most part, repairs done by the guys that normally do HI repairs do get it right (at least in my area).

I don't mind calling for an engineer at times, but in this case (a headered opening) I just think it is way, way overkill. As I said before, I liken it to calling for a mechanical engineer to design a repair for a hvac duct that has come loose.

I like to treat clients like I would like to be treated, or treat them like a family member. This isn't like we work for the govt and buy $350 hammers because someone else is footing the bill.
JF