Residential Structural & MEP Design in South Florida
Most homeowners hire an architect, then a structural engineer, then an MEP consultant — three firms, three contracts, three timelines, and nobody coordinating the whole picture. Hoyos Engineering delivers structural engineering and mechanical/electrical/plumbing design under one roof and coordinates directly with your architect. One team for the engineering. One point of contact.
Who This Is For
Homeowners building a new custom home who want a simpler, faster design process
Homeowners planning major additions or renovations that require structural and MEP design
Small residential developers who want structural and MEP engineering from one firm
Property owners converting or renovating a property and need structural and MEP plans
This service is for residential projects. For commercial structural design, see our Structural Design or Commercial Buildout pages.
Why One Firm for the Engineering Makes a Difference
When your architect designs a room layout and your structural engineer says it cannot be built that way, your project stalls. When the MEP consultant needs structural coordination and nobody is managing the conversation, you get change orders.
These are not hypothetical problems. They happen on residential projects every day — and they cost you time, money, and frustration.
When the same firm handles structural and MEP and works directly with your architect, the engineering is coordinated from day one. Conflicts are resolved on paper, not on the job site.
Our Residential Design Process
Step 1: Share Your Vision
Tell us what you want to build — a new custom home, an addition, a major renovation. Share your architect's plans, sketches, or a simple description. We take the engineering from there.
Step 2: Integrated Design Development
Our team develops your structural system and MEP design together, from your architect's layout — not one after the other.
Step 3: Permit-Ready Engineering Plans
You receive coordinated structural and MEP drawings, sealed and ready for permit submission with your architect's drawings.
Step 4: Permit Coordination
We handle submission to your local building department and respond to any comments or requests for information. You do not have to chase separate engineers for each response.
What You Get
- Coordination with your architect's floor plans and elevations
- Structural engineering (foundations, framing, wind load analysis, connections)
- Mechanical design (HVAC system layout and specifications)
- Electrical design (panel layout, circuit design, lighting plans)
- Plumbing design (fixture layout, supply and drain systems)
- Sealed, permit-ready structural and MEP drawings
- Single point of contact for structural and MEP
- Permit coordination and building department comment response
- HVHZ compliance for Miami-Dade and Broward County projects
One Firm for Structural and MEP
Schedule Your Consultation
(754) 354-8475Get your structural and MEP design from a single, coordinated team. Contact Hoyos Engineering today to discuss your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions Answered by our experts
Answers to the Most Common Questions For Property Owners, Contractors, and Condo Boards
Is it cheaper to use one firm for structural and MEP?
In most cases, yes. You reduce the coordination overhead and the risk of design conflicts that cause change orders. Even when the upfront cost is comparable, the time savings and reduced rework typically result in lower total project costs.
Can you work with an architect I have already hired?
Yes. That is how we work: we provide the structural engineering and MEP design and coordinate directly with your architect.
How long does residential structural and MEP design take?
Typical timelines range from four to eight weeks depending on project size and complexity. Because structural and MEP are developed together, the total timeline is often shorter than hiring separate firms.
Do you design for new construction only, or also additions?
Both. We handle new custom homes, room additions, second-story additions, garage conversions, and major renovations — anything that requires structural and MEP design.
Do your plans meet HVHZ requirements?
Yes. All structural and MEP design for projects in Miami-Dade and Broward County is engineered to comply with High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements.