Residential Remodel & Addition Engineering in South Florida
If your remodel involves removing a load-bearing wall, adding a second story, extending your roofline, or expanding your home's footprint, you need a structural engineer. Hoyos Engineering provides the permit-ready structural plans that turn your renovation vision into code-compliant reality.
Who This Is For
Homeowners planning renovations that involve structural changes
General contractors who need a structural engineer for their residential projects
Architects designing residential remodels that require structural coordination
Property investors renovating homes for resale or rental
If your renovation is purely cosmetic — paint, flooring, fixtures, cabinetry — you likely do not need a structural engineer. If you are unsure, a quick consultation will clarify.
When You Need a Structural Engineer for Your Remodel
Not every renovation requires structural engineering — but in South Florida, most do. Any modification to a building's structural system requires a licensed engineer to design the solution and produce sealed drawings for permitting.
Common scenarios that require structural engineering:
- Removing or modifying a load-bearing wall
- Adding a room, second story, or garage conversion
- Expanding the building footprint with an addition
- Modifying the roof structure or adding a new roofline
- Converting a patio or carport into enclosed living space
- Reinforcing an existing structure for a heavier load (roof-mounted solar, tile roofing, etc.)
If your project involves any change to how your home carries weight from roof to foundation, a structural engineer is required — both by code and by common sense.
Our Remodel Engineering Process
Step 1: Tell Us About Your Remodel
Share your renovation plans, contractor drawings, or even a rough sketch. We review your scope and determine what structural engineering is needed.
Step 2: Existing Conditions Assessment
We evaluate your home's current structural system — framing, foundations, load paths, and any existing conditions that affect the design. This step ensures the new design works with what is already there.
Step 3: Structural Design
We design the structural solution — new headers for wall removals, beam sizing, foundation modifications, connection details, and any reinforcement required by code. All designs comply with current Florida Building Code and HVHZ requirements where applicable.
Step 4: Permit-Ready Drawings
You receive sealed structural engineering drawings ready for permit submission. If the building department requests revisions or has questions, we handle the response directly.
What You Get
- Sealed structural engineering drawings by a licensed Florida PE
- Existing conditions assessment of your home's current structure
- Header and beam design for load-bearing wall removals
- Foundation design for additions and extensions
- Roof structure modifications and new framing design
- Connection details and wind load compliance
- Permit coordination with your local building department
- Direct communication with your contractor or architect
Ready to start your Remodel?
Schedule Your Consultation
(754) 354-8475From residential homes to commercial developments, Hoyos Engineering delivers structural plans that get permitted and get built. Contact us today with your project details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions Answered by our experts
Answers to the Most Common Questions For Property Owners, Contractors, and Condo Boards
Do I really need a structural engineer for a wall removal?
If the wall is load-bearing, yes — both by Florida Building Code and by your local permitting authority. Removing a load-bearing wall without proper engineering risks structural failure and will not pass inspection.
How much does structural engineering for a remodel cost?
Costs depend on the scope of structural work involved. A single wall removal is priced differently than a full second-story addition. We provide clear proposals after reviewing your project scope.
How long does it take to get my structural drawings?
Most residential remodel structural plans are completed within one to three weeks, depending on scope and complexity.
Can you work with my contractor?
Yes. We coordinate directly with your general contractor, architect, or designer to ensure the structural plans integrate with the rest of your renovation.
What if my remodel needs MEP design too?
We provide MEP design alongside the structural engineering and coordinate with your architect. See our Residential Design page for details.