About Structural Design Inc.
Structural Design Inc. Provides civil and structural engineering services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout South Florida. Its work includes structural inspections, design work, and project drawings, along with calculations and engineering support for different stages of construction or renovation. The range includes both new design needs and work involving existing buildings. The offerings include 40-year recertifications, glazing and wind pressure calculations, shop drawings, structural detailing, as-built drawings, and drawings for renovations or remodeling. For a useful first conversation, it can help to identify the property type, the project goal, and any existing plans or reports. The specific scope will depend on the project; this overview does not establish what a particular building requires.
Business description
We provide civil and structural engineering services to a wide variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout South Florida.
Services
Listed services: Painting, Windows.
Explore the services below and confirm the scope of your project directly with the provider.
Civil and structural engineering
Engineering work is available for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The offerings include design work and other civil and structural engineering services.
Structural inspections and recertifications
Structural inspections and 40-year recertifications are available. The information available does not specify inspection scope or project requirements, which can depend on the building and its circumstances.
Calculations and structural detailing
Technical work includes glazing calculations, wind pressure calculations, and structural detailing. The relevant documents and inputs will depend on the components and goals of a particular project.
Project drawings and legalization
Offerings include shop drawings, as-built drawings, drawings for renovations or remodeling, and project legalization. These address different documentation needs; clarify the intended project outcome when identifying the right scope.
Prepare for an engineering project
As preparation, collect the property address, building or project type, and a concise description of the question to be resolved. Gather drawings, past inspection reports, permits, notices, and photographs if they are available. Label older documents by date and mark which plans show existing conditions versus proposed changes. These steps can make the project scope easier to discuss; they are general preparation advice, not a provider procedure.
Match the request to the project stage
For an existing-building concern, a structural inspection or as-built drawings may be relevant. For planned renovations, drawings or design work may be needed. Calculation requests, such as wind pressure or glazing calculations, are more specific, so identify the component and the decision the calculation is meant to support. If the project involves construction documentation, ask whether shop drawings or structural detailing are relevant to the scope.
Clarify documents and deliverables
Before starting a technical request, list the documents you already have and any records that are missing. Note whether the goal is to document existing conditions, assess a structural concern, support proposed work, or address a 40-year recertification or project legalization. Ask what information is needed and what the requested work will produce. Requirements can differ by project, so avoid assuming that one type of drawing or calculation will cover every need.
Common customer requests
Structural inspection
I need a structural inspection. What information about the building and the reason for the inspection should I have ready?
Renovation or remodeling drawings
I am planning a renovation or remodel and need drawings. Which parts of the proposed work should I identify?
Wind or glazing calculations
I need wind pressure calculations or glazing calculations for a project. What project details should I gather?
Shop drawings and structural detailing
I need shop drawings or structural detailing. What plans and design information should I organize?
Recertification or project legalization
I am looking for help with a 40-year recertification or project legalization. What work has already been completed, and what documents are available?
Business details
Services and specialties: 40 year recertifications, structural insepctions, glazing calculations, shop drawings, structural detailing, wind pressure calculations, as built drawings, legalization of projects, drawings for renovations/remodeling, design work, and other civil and structural engineering work
Highlights: 32 years of trusted experience
Features: Eco-friendly practices or credentials
Payment options: Check, Financing Available
Business hours
- Friday
- 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Service area
Service coverage includes Hialeah, FL, Dania, FL, Hallandale, FL, Hollywood, FL, Pembroke Pines, FL, Homestead, FL and 14 other communities. Coverage spans 217 ZIP codes; use the full coverage list below to check a specific location.
Service coverage includes 217 ZIP codes across 20 communities.
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- Hialeah, FL33002, 33010, 33011, 33012, 33013, 33014, 33015, 33016, 33017, 33018
- Dania, FL33004
- Hallandale, FL33008, 33009
- Hollywood, FL33019, 33020, 33021, 33022, 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026, 33027, 33029, 33081, 33083, 33084
- Pembroke Pines, FL33028, 33082
- Homestead, FL33030, 33031, 33032, 33033, 33034, 33035, 33039, 33090, 33092
- Opa Locka, FL33054, 33055
- Miami Gardens, FL33056
- Pompano Beach, FL33060, 33061, 33062, 33063, 33064, 33065, 33066, 33067, 33068, 33069, 33071, 33072, 33073, 33074, 33076, 33077
- Coral Springs, FL33075
- Margate, FL33093
- Coconut Creek, FL33097
- Miami, FL33101, 33102, 33106, 33111, 33112, 33116, 33122, 33124, 33125, 33126, 33127, 33128, 33129, 33130, 33131, 33132, 33133, 33134, 33135, 33136, 33137, 33138, 33142, 33143, 33144, 33145, 33146, 33147, 33150, 33151, 33152, 33153, 33155, 33156, 33157, 33158, 33161, 33162, 33163, 33164, 33165, 33166, 33167, 33168, 33169, 33170, 33172, 33173, 33174, 33175, 33176, 33177, 33178, 33179, 33180, 33181, 33182, 33183, 33184, 33185, 33186, 33187, 33188, 33189, 33190, 33193, 33194, 33195, 33196, 33197, 33199, 33206, 33222, 33231, 33233, 33234, 33238, 33242, 33243, 33245, 33247, 33255, 33256, 33257, 33261, 33265, 33266, 33269, 33280, 33283, 33296, 33299
- Miami Beach, FL33109, 33119, 33139, 33140, 33141, 33154, 33239
- Coral Gables, FL33114
- Key Biscayne, FL33149
- North Miami Beach, FL33160
- Fort Lauderdale, FL33301, 33302, 33303, 33304, 33305, 33306, 33307, 33308, 33309, 33310, 33311, 33312, 33313, 33314, 33315, 33316, 33317, 33318, 33319, 33320, 33321, 33322, 33323, 33324, 33325, 33326, 33327, 33328, 33329, 33330, 33331, 33332, 33334, 33335, 33336, 33337, 33338, 33339, 33340, 33345, 33346, 33348, 33349, 33351, 33355, 33359, 33394
- Plantation, FL33388
- Deerfield Beach, FL33441, 33442, 33443
- Additional listed ZIP codes33107, 33110, 33121, 33148, 33159
Questions about Structural Design Inc.
What is a structural inspection for?
A structural inspection concerns the structure of a building or another project element. Before seeking one, it can be useful to gather the property type, the areas of concern, and any relevant plans or prior reports. The inspection offering is available, but the information here does not specify its scope or deliverables.
When might I need as-built drawings instead of renovation drawings?
As-built drawings document existing conditions, while renovation or remodeling drawings relate to proposed changes. Organizing available plans and clearly marking what is existing versus planned can help clarify which drawing service may fit the project.
What details help define a wind pressure calculation?
Wind pressure calculations are among the engineering services. The project type, location, relevant design information, and the component being evaluated can help define what the calculation needs to address. The specific inputs depend on the project.
What should I gather for glazing calculations?
Glazing calculations are available for a service. It is helpful to identify the glazing involved and organize the relevant project drawings and specifications so the calculation can be considered in the context of the design.
What information is useful when requesting shop drawings or structural detailing?
Shop drawings and structural detailing are available offerings. These are project-specific drawing and detailing needs, so gather the related design documents and note which elements or work packages need additional detail. The appropriate documents vary by project.
Are 40-year recertifications and project legalization services?
These are distinct project needs, so it helps to explain which one applies and share any notices, prior reports, drawings, or records connected with the property. The information here does not define the requirements for either process.
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Last reviewed and updated October 31, 2026 by the Welcome to House Managers Editorial Team.