United Professional Engineering provides a unique “one-stop-shop” for all your Structural Engineering needs. Our South Florida area founded firm has a diverse team from Inspectors to Structural Engineers since 1999. Our projects range from designing new homes and commercial structures, structural inspections and assessments, building upkeep, restoration, forensic engineering and more throughout Palm Beach and Broward county. UPE understands how valuable your time is and we are committed to providing our industry leading Structural Engineering expertise to your next project. Our team welcomes any and all challenges to ensure a smooth and cost effective project for all our clients and everyone involved. Your journey with us is important, and we take pride in making it memorable.
"Good choice. Everything happened on schedule. Happy client!"
Philip H on June 2021
United Professional Engineering provides a unique “one-stop-shop” for all your Structural Engineering needs. Our South Florida area founded firm has a diverse team from Inspectors to Structural Engineers since 1999. Our projects range from designing new homes and commercial structures, structural inspections and assessments, building upkeep, restoration, forensic engineering and more throughout Palm Beach and Broward county. UPE understands how valuable your time is and we are committed to providing our industry leading Structural Engineering expertise to your next project. Our team welcomes any and all challenges to ensure a smooth and cost effective project for all our clients and everyone involved. Your journey with us is important, and we take pride in making it memorable.
"Good choice. Everything happened on schedule. Happy client!"
Philip H on June 2021
Polikar Engineering Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They are efficient, fast, and know what they are doing."
Nicole x on February 2023
Polikar Engineering Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They are efficient, fast, and know what they are doing."
Nicole x on February 2023
JRS Engineering Consultants, Inc. is an engineering company focused on structural design, inspections, restoration and assessment of existing structures. JRS Engineering Consultants provide services for new construction of residential and commercial projects, including but not limited to new houses, buildings, additions, 40 year structural recertification inspections, restoration, etc. We, at JRS Engineering Consultants, Inc. strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction and safety of the structures.
"Responsive. Yisel is quite knowledgeable."
James G on September 2022
JRS Engineering Consultants, Inc. is an engineering company focused on structural design, inspections, restoration and assessment of existing structures. JRS Engineering Consultants provide services for new construction of residential and commercial projects, including but not limited to new houses, buildings, additions, 40 year structural recertification inspections, restoration, etc. We, at JRS Engineering Consultants, Inc. strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction and safety of the structures.
"Responsive. Yisel is quite knowledgeable."
James G on September 2022
Cornerstone Engineering & Inspections, Inc., works with homeowners, real estate professionals, architects and commercial property groups to help protect and improve their homes and buildings. Our engineers can help you with existing structural concerns, such as cracks and property movement, as well as future additions and remodels. Let our 30 year's of experience and expertise bring you peace of mind on your largest investment, your home. Call today to take your first step towards the perfect home.
"Very knowledgeable. Put a lot of time and thought into the evaluation. Highly recommend this company!"
Peggy S on June 2019
Cornerstone Engineering & Inspections, Inc., works with homeowners, real estate professionals, architects and commercial property groups to help protect and improve their homes and buildings. Our engineers can help you with existing structural concerns, such as cracks and property movement, as well as future additions and remodels. Let our 30 year's of experience and expertise bring you peace of mind on your largest investment, your home. Call today to take your first step towards the perfect home.
"Very knowledgeable. Put a lot of time and thought into the evaluation. Highly recommend this company!"
Peggy S on June 2019
Welcome to Ruffini Engineering Services Inc (RES) - Established in 2015, our experienced team offers innovative structural engineering solutions across Colorado and Florida. Headquartered in Lakewood, CO, we provide tailored services for residential and commercial projects, ensuring sustainable, safe, and lasting results. At RES, we combine cutting-edge technology, regional insights, and our commitment to excellence to turn your vision into reality. Discover our range of services and experience the difference ? where passion, innovation, and expertise unite for extraordinary outcomes.
"They were very communicative, accurate information, able to get on site with good scheduling flexibility"
Matthew H on June 2025
Welcome to Ruffini Engineering Services Inc (RES) - Established in 2015, our experienced team offers innovative structural engineering solutions across Colorado and Florida. Headquartered in Lakewood, CO, we provide tailored services for residential and commercial projects, ensuring sustainable, safe, and lasting results. At RES, we combine cutting-edge technology, regional insights, and our commitment to excellence to turn your vision into reality. Discover our range of services and experience the difference ? where passion, innovation, and expertise unite for extraordinary outcomes.
"They were very communicative, accurate information, able to get on site with good scheduling flexibility"
Matthew H on June 2025
At LEVEL Engineering, we are committed to common sense, real-world engineering solutions. We started LEVEL because, after years in the building industry, we continued to see something missing that cost homeowners and businesses untold stress and frustration. Contractors lost time and money, and realtors and lenders could not satisfy their client's needs. We decided to do something about it, and LEVEL Engineering was founded. We serve your interests and provide knowledgeable, expert inspection, analysis, recommendation, and reporting. Whether you need help with permits, forensics, a foundation evaluation, new or repaired engineered designs, or an inspection for your peace of mind - let us help you navigate your structural engineering projects.
"Quick. Professional. Got the job done."
Will J on August 2024
At LEVEL Engineering, we are committed to common sense, real-world engineering solutions. We started LEVEL because, after years in the building industry, we continued to see something missing that cost homeowners and businesses untold stress and frustration. Contractors lost time and money, and realtors and lenders could not satisfy their client's needs. We decided to do something about it, and LEVEL Engineering was founded. We serve your interests and provide knowledgeable, expert inspection, analysis, recommendation, and reporting. Whether you need help with permits, forensics, a foundation evaluation, new or repaired engineered designs, or an inspection for your peace of mind - let us help you navigate your structural engineering projects.
"Quick. Professional. Got the job done."
Will J on August 2024
Welcome to Timuti Engineering & Construction, LLC. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you, so give us a call and let us get started!
"We hired Ben to take a look at a building / home we are considering buying during the inspection period. We wanted to get the expert opinion on whether we can build an additional bedroom above the loft structure of the current build by extending the floors of the loft, how this would be possible, and what a project like that would entail. He walked the whole property, and walked us through the process of what could be done. He was very thoughtful and communicative. We had a great experience and will be hiring his company once we are ready to move forward."
An D on March 2025
Welcome to Timuti Engineering & Construction, LLC. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you, so give us a call and let us get started!
"We hired Ben to take a look at a building / home we are considering buying during the inspection period. We wanted to get the expert opinion on whether we can build an additional bedroom above the loft structure of the current build by extending the floors of the loft, how this would be possible, and what a project like that would entail. He walked the whole property, and walked us through the process of what could be done. He was very thoughtful and communicative. We had a great experience and will be hiring his company once we are ready to move forward."
An D on March 2025
At LEVEL Engineering, we are committed to common sense, real-world engineering solutions. We started LEVEL because, after years in the building industry (Civil, Structural, Home Building, etc) we continued to see something missing in our industry that cost homeowners untold stress and frustration, contractors lost time and money and realtors and lenders left unable to satisfy their client's needs. We decided to do something about it, and then - LEVEL Engineering was founded. We serve your interests and provide knowledgeable, expert inspection, analysis, recommendation, and reporting. So whether your need is for permitting, forensics, foundation problems, new or repair engineering designs; or just for your peace of mind - let us help you navigate your structural engineering projects.
"Quick. Professional. Got the job done."
Will J on August 2024
At LEVEL Engineering, we are committed to common sense, real-world engineering solutions. We started LEVEL because, after years in the building industry (Civil, Structural, Home Building, etc) we continued to see something missing in our industry that cost homeowners untold stress and frustration, contractors lost time and money and realtors and lenders left unable to satisfy their client's needs. We decided to do something about it, and then - LEVEL Engineering was founded. We serve your interests and provide knowledgeable, expert inspection, analysis, recommendation, and reporting. So whether your need is for permitting, forensics, foundation problems, new or repair engineering designs; or just for your peace of mind - let us help you navigate your structural engineering projects.
"Quick. Professional. Got the job done."
Will J on August 2024
Cueto Engineering, LLC is an engineering consulting firm dedicated to providing quality professional engineering services for clients that buy, sell, manage, maintain, own, and plan for residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial construction projects. We pride ourselves in servicing our clients with professionalism from concept planning through project completion. We are dedicated to providing professional engineering services that combine integrity, functionality, aesthetics, and safety considerations. Our goal is to provide services that are uniquely tailored to meet project requirements and exceed client expectations while maintaining an equitable balance of scope, budget, and schedule. Our services include structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services which involve inspection and design of residential and commercial buildings.
"Great service!"
Liber G on July 2021
Cueto Engineering, LLC is an engineering consulting firm dedicated to providing quality professional engineering services for clients that buy, sell, manage, maintain, own, and plan for residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial construction projects. We pride ourselves in servicing our clients with professionalism from concept planning through project completion. We are dedicated to providing professional engineering services that combine integrity, functionality, aesthetics, and safety considerations. Our goal is to provide services that are uniquely tailored to meet project requirements and exceed client expectations while maintaining an equitable balance of scope, budget, and schedule. Our services include structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services which involve inspection and design of residential and commercial buildings.
"Great service!"
Liber G on July 2021
At this time we are handling commercial projects only. Currently we do not handle any single family homes structural projects. Condominium, HOA's, Apartment Buildings and Commercial Structures only. Structural consulting related to Concrete Repair & Restoration and Roofing failure investigation, specification. Expert opinion report evaluating cause and origin of property and roof damage Engineering structural plans, Engineering inspections, certifications, address city and county violations.
"I had an issue with the building department about my home. I found Florida international engineering Inc, They provided all the documentation and solved the issues with the city of palm each county Building department. My permit got approved quickly due to their fast action. I strongly recommend this company for all engineering services. If you need to reach him call this # 305-244-5424"
Ernschry J on August 2022
At this time we are handling commercial projects only. Currently we do not handle any single family homes structural projects. Condominium, HOA's, Apartment Buildings and Commercial Structures only. Structural consulting related to Concrete Repair & Restoration and Roofing failure investigation, specification. Expert opinion report evaluating cause and origin of property and roof damage Engineering structural plans, Engineering inspections, certifications, address city and county violations.
"I had an issue with the building department about my home. I found Florida international engineering Inc, They provided all the documentation and solved the issues with the city of palm each county Building department. My permit got approved quickly due to their fast action. I strongly recommend this company for all engineering services. If you need to reach him call this # 305-244-5424"
Ernschry J on August 2022
You should replace floor joists as soon as you see clear signs of structural trouble—sagging floors, wide wall cracks, uneven door frames, wet or rotting wood, persistent squeaks, or windows that no longer latch. Tilted or sinking supports in the crawl space are another red flag. If you notice any of these signs, call a pro right away to keep your home’s structure safe.
If the joists are exposed from below, a pro can swap them out without touching the finished floor above. In an unfinished basement or crawl space, you’ll often see the joists and can easily reach them. When insulation, subflooring, or finished flooring blocks access, the crew must remove these materials before repairs can begin.
Sistering allows a pro to reinforce a cracked or undersized joist without tearing up the entire floor. The contractor slowly raises the frame, then fastens a new joist snugly against the damaged one to share the load. When done correctly, sistering restores full structural strength and keeps the floor level without the cost of a complete replacement.
Floor joists installed correctly in a stable environment can last for 100 years or more, often outlasting the house itself. However, termite damage, moisture, leaks, and other problems can significantly reduce a floor's lifespan. For instance, if the floor is exposed to consistent moisture, you'll likely need to replace the joists every 20 to 30 years.
Homeowners' insurance covers floor joist damage resulting from sudden and accidental events, such as fire, windstorm, or water damage from a burst pipe. It will not cover repairs resulting from gradual deterioration, poor maintenance, or termite infestations. Review your insurance policy and consult your provider to verify the conditions that guarantee full coverage. Doing so ensures you are fully aware of your responsibilities and can plan your repair work with complete confidence.
Floor joists are essential structural components that provide a stable foundation for your home. They directly transfer the weight of floors, furniture, and occupants to the foundation, ensuring stability and a safe living environment. Without these robust beams, the structure would face compromised load distribution, leading to potential safety hazards and costly repairs. Proper installation and maintenance are crucial for long-term durability and safety.