Structural engineering for a coastal residence in the Florida Keys

Services · Florida Keys

Structural Engineering & Design
in the Florida Keys

Licensed PE structural engineering and design for every kind of Florida Keys project — residential homes, commercial buildings, marine and restoration design.

6,500+Keys projects
11+Years Keys experience
PE #79269Florida license
4.9 ★Client rating
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Overview

Every structural project in the Florida Keys has to be engineered for 180-mph design winds, FEMA flood elevations, and local building department land development codes. We handle the full structural discipline across residential, commercial, and marine projects.

What We Deliver

Structural Engineering Capabilities

Structural design and analysis

Detailed structural analysis for new construction, existing buildings, and concept-stage feasibility. Every load path, span, and connection verified against the Florida Building Code before a drawing is stamped.

Hurricane and Wind load design

Design for the Keys' 180-mph wind zone: tie-down schedules, uplift resistance, lateral bracing, and impact-rated framing that meets engineering standards.

Renovations and additions

Load-bearing wall removals, new openings, second-story additions, and whole-home reconfigurations — engineered so the existing structure carries the new loads without failure.

Restoration and spalling repair plans

Assessment and repair design for concrete deterioration and rebar corrosion on aging Keys structures — a common issue on coastal homes and commercial buildings.

Structural Inspections and Assessments

Condition assessments, post-storm damage evaluations, and insurance letters, delivered as sealed PE reports typically within 1 week.

New construction structural engineering

Full signed-and-sealed structural drawings for new residential, commercial and marine projects detailed for the Florida building code and the building department reviewer before submittal.

Retrofit engineering

Bringing existing Keys structures up to current wind, flood, and structural code — especially for 1970s and 1980s homes renovated for insurance or resale.

Selected Work

Recent projects in the Keys

  • Structural engineering for a coastal residence in the Florida Keys

    Florida Keys

    Elevated coastal residence

    Structural design for a new Keys home engineered for coastal wind and flood demands — from sealed plans through construction inspections with Keys Inspection Services.

  • Structural engineering for a second-story home addition in Marathon, Florida Keys

    Marathon

    Second-story addition

    Engineering for a second-story addition that expands living space upward while working with the original structure — a before-and-after transformation without starting over.

  • Structural engineering for a waterfront multi-unit housing community in the Florida Keys

    Florida Keys

    Waterfront housing community

    Structural foundation design for a multi-unit waterfront community, plus engineering for custom homes, pools, docks, and shoreline work serving seven Keys residences.

Our Process

How the work moves

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Discuss in office the scope of work, design intent and client inspiration. Once aligned on the direction of the project, we provide the engineering and design proposal.

  2. 02

    Site Visit & Proposal

    After completion of the site visit, a detailed estimate will be sent to the client outlining the scope of work to be provided by Campbell Engineering, along with a project delivery schedule. Upon acceptance of the proposal and receipt of a mutually agreed retainer payment, the project will be scheduled to commence the design and engineering.

  3. 03

    Engineering & Architectural Design

    We send a proposed structural layout for your review and approval. Once approved, we complete the full PE-stamped drawing set for final review. Our services include comments from your contractor and Monroe County or city building department officials.

Related Services

What pairs with this

Most Florida Keys projects pull on more than one discipline. These related services are the ones structural engineering clients engage alongside the primary scope.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a structural engineer to pull a permit in Monroe County?
Yes — in most cases. Monroe County requires signed and sealed plans from a licensed structural engineer whenever you structurally modify an existing home, add onto it, or build new. That includes replacing decks, altering load-bearing walls or railings, designing an addition, or completing a major remodel. If the work changes how the building carries load, plan on a Florida PE stamp before the building department will release the permit.
How much does a structural engineering inspection cost in the Florida Keys?
Costs typically start around $250 for a basic site visit and increase based on the scope of the inspection, the size of the property, and the type of structure. Full sealed letters and design sets cost more than a walkthrough alone. Contact us for a quote based on your Florida Keys project details — we price from the actual scope, not a one-size fee sheet.
What is a structural engineer's letter, and when do I need one?
A structural engineer's letter is a document certified and sealed by a licensed structural engineer. Building departments and property managers typically request one to certify the condition of a specific structural element the engineer has inspected, or to provide a condition report on an existing structure after a full structural evaluation. Need is case-by-case — requirements vary by project, reviewer, and whether the letter supports a permit, sale, or insurance request.
Can a structural engineer help me after hurricane damage in the Florida Keys?
Yes. A structural engineer can provide repair and restoration plans for damage caused by wind, storm, or flood events in the Florida Keys. They can also produce certified damage assessments in a format you can submit to your insurance company when filing a claim. We stamp those assessments and repair sets under a Florida PE seal so reviewers and carriers get documentation they can act on.
How long does a structural engineering report take?
A structural engineering report typically takes one to two weeks. The exact timeline depends on the scope of the report and the specific requirements or certifications the client needs included. Larger Florida Keys evaluations, multi-structure sites, or reports that need sealed repair details can take longer — we confirm the turnaround when we quote the scope.

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Sealed under our Florida PE license (PE #79269). Site visits scheduled inside a week across the Keys.

Schedule a consultation →Or call 305.735.4626