Residential engineering for an elevated pool on a waterfront home in the Florida Keys

Services · Florida Keys

Residential Engineering & Design
in the Florida Keys

Engineering and design for Keys homeowners — custom homes, additions, pools, renovations, and the accessory structures that define Keys living.

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

We move to serve all your residential needs and requirements for your project. From new custom homes, additions, renovations, pools, restorations, tiki huts, gazebos, pergolas, and the outdoor living structures that define Keys life.

What We Deliver

Residential Engineering Capabilities

New custom home engineering

Structural, Architectural, MEP and site plan design/engineering for new residential construction for Keys wind, flood, and uplift loads from the concept to completion.

First and Second-story additions

Expansion design that meets the client's architectural inspiration with the existing structure, including reinforcement of original framing and foundations to carry the new loads.

Remodel and Renovation engineering

Modern floor plans per the desired architectural layout for kitchen and bath reconfigurations, opening new spans, and adapting older Keys homes all completed with our in house designer.

Pool engineering and design

Pool design, deck slabs, equipment pad anchoring and elevated or ground level pool design above or below AE or VE flood elevation. All engineered to resist hydraulic & lateral forces that Keys coastal properties are exposed to.

Hurricane retrofit

Tie-down upgrades, impact-rated framing, and wind-resistant modifications for existing homes — often driven by insurance carriers requiring wind mitigation documentation.

Accessory Structures

Engineering for tiki huts, gazebos, pergolas, screen enclosures, decks, stairs, railings, and observation decks all designed to the same wind and flood loads as the main house.

Modular, Prefabricated and Mobile Home Engineering

Structural engineering for modular and factory-built homes installed in the Keys, including foundation design and tie-down detailing per HUD & Florida Building Code.

Residential restoration and spalling repair

Concrete deterioration assessment and repair design — common on Florida coastal homes where saltwater exposure has compromised the rebar, promoting rust and expansion which leads to cracking/spalling of the encompassing concrete.

Selected Work

Recent projects in the Keys

  • Residential engineering for an elevated pool on a waterfront home in the Florida Keys

    Florida Keys

    Elevated pool design

    Infinity-edge pool on a stilted waterfront home — residential engineering for view-oriented deck layout, pool shell design, and flood-zone compliance.

  • Residential engineering for a three-home waterfront development in the Florida Keys

    Florida Keys

    Waterfront three-home development

    Three-home canal-front development with private pools and shared dock slips — site, structural, and marine packages coordinated with Ikon Builders.

  • Residential engineering for a custom coastal home in the Florida Keys

    Florida Keys

    Custom coastal residence

    Stilt-home engineering and design for a new canal-front residence — indoor-outdoor living, pool package, and permit-ready construction documents.

Our Process

How the work moves

  1. 01

    Consultation

    We review what you want to build — new home, addition, pool, retrofit — and the realities of your lot, flood zone, and land development code.

  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 residential 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 residential engineering clients engage alongside the primary scope.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an engineer to add a room or a second story to my home in the Florida Keys?
Yes. Any structural modification, alteration, or addition in the Florida Keys requires a licensed engineer to design and certify the project. Adding a room or a second story qualifies, so sealed engineering is needed before the work can be permitted. That includes verifying the existing foundation and framing can carry the new loads under Keys wind and flood rules.
What is a four-point inspection, and do I need one to sell my home?
A four-point inspection is a focused review of a home's four major systems — roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Florida insurers commonly require one before writing or renewing a policy on older homes. It isn't always required to sell, but a recent, clean report reassures buyers and helps keep the home insurable. A four-point inspection is performed by a licensed home inspector rather than as part of structural engineering services.
How do I know if my home's foundation is safe in a flood zone?
Most Florida Keys homes are elevated above the flood zone on foundations embedded deep enough into the underlying soil and caprock to resist floodwaters and the forces of a flood event. Older homes built at ground level below flood — before modern flood maps and elevation requirements existed — may have limited protection and were often not designed to withstand floodwaters. A structural engineer can evaluate your foundation and confirm whether it meets current standards.
Can an engineer help me lower my homeowner's insurance in Florida?
Yes. An engineer can certify a wind mitigation document verifying the structural elements of your existing roof, which can reduce your wind insurance premium. An engineer can also recertify a roof structure — if your insurer says the roof needs replacing due to age, an engineer can certify it and take responsibility for it, which may lead the insurer to waive that requirement. Outcomes depend on the carrier and the condition of the home.
What is a wind mitigation inspection, and how much does it cost?
A wind mitigation inspection is when the structural elements of the roof — including roof trusses and roof tie-downs — are inspected and certified on a wind mitigation document. In the Florida Keys, a wind mitigation inspection typically costs around $750 to $1,000. We provide PE-certified wind mitigation documentation after a site visit so insurers get the sealed form they require.

Start your residential engineering project

Ready to put a licensed engineer on your Keys project?

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