Porches and enclosures
Covered porches, screen rooms, and lanais, including the roof structure and how it ties into the house.
Our work in Seminole County has grown over the years, with projects in Oviedo, Sanford, Casselberry, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, and Fern Park. Most involve improvements to homes in established neighborhoods.
Additions
New rooms and expanded living space, with the framing, foundation, and roof details the reviewer will look for.
Site and drainage
Grading plans, finished-floor elevations, and drainage documentation for changes to the lot.
Remodels
Interior changes, wall removals, and the structural work that opens up an older floor plan.
The pattern here
Engineering for changes to existing homes.
Much of our Seminole County work is for homeowners improving a house they plan to stay in. Projects include screen rooms, porches built without permits, and wall removals for kitchen renovations.
These small projects need member sizes, attachment details, and drawings that address the permit review requirements.
What the review files tell us
- Structural items come up regularly: member sizes, connections, and how a new roof ties in
- Sealed documents get checked carefully, so revision blocks and seals have to be right
- Drainage questions follow any change to the footprint or the grade
- Mechanical and electrical details show up when a room changes how it is used
- Existing work without permit records may need after-the-fact documentation
These are recurring questions in our work on existing homes, so we check them early in the design.
Working together
Starting with photos and project records.
Our regular site-visit area is Orlando and Orange County. For Seminole County projects, we review photos, records, and the survey first, then identify any conditions that need additional documentation or an in-person evaluation.
What to send us
- Photos of the space, including anything open where framing is visible
- The survey, or a note that you do not have one yet
- Dimensions of the area, even rough ones from a tape measure
- Any prior permits, drawings, or paperwork from the county or city
- Comments you have already received, if the permit is open
If a visit is needed, we will discuss availability based on the location, scope, and schedule.
Common questions
Planning a project in Seminole County.
My porch was built years ago without a permit. Is that a problem?
We regularly help document work built without a permit. The next steps depend on the existing conditions, available records, and permit requirements. Repairs or changes may be needed.
Do I need engineering for a screen room?
It depends on whether you are building a new enclosure, changing the structure, or replacing screening. Send the proposed work and any existing plans so we can identify the engineering scope, including roof members and attachments where needed.
Can you work with my contractor?
Yes. We coordinate with your contractor on measurements, accessible framing, proposed work, and construction sequencing. Concealed conditions may need further access to verify.
Related services
Services for Seminole County projects.
Start a project
Send the address and a few photos.
Tell us which city or unincorporated area the property is in, and whether a permit is already open. We review those records and identify any additional information needed to define the scope.