Business Details
19 Years
experience
Structural Engineering Services in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Founded in 2007, Carotti Engineering provides comprehensive structural engineering consulting services for residential and commercial clients. Our expertise spans new construction, remodels, renovations, and structural damage assessments across diverse environments including flood hazard areas and wind-borne debris regions. With decades of combined experience, we prioritize client needs through fast, friendly service while adhering to evolving state and national building codes. Our team delivers innovative solutions for complex projects ranging from historical restorations to specialty structural elements like retaining walls and pool shells. Active in the local community, we support organizations like Habitat for Humanity and maintain partnerships with regional realtors and contractors.Clients benefit from direct access to engineers, same-day site visits when needed, and competitive pricing tailored to project requirements. Our commitment to ongoing education ensures we remain at the forefront of material research and engineering advancements. Specializing in Florida's unique construction challenges, we help clients navigate hurricane-resistant design, flood mitigation, and code compliance. Testimonials highlight our problem-solving capabilities, including cost-effective solutions for code changes during construction. We serve a diverse clientele including builders, architects, attorneys, and realtors with personalized attention to every project.
Services
Structural Engineering Consultation
Residential & Commercial Design
Remodels & Renovations
Historical Restorations
Truss Repairs
Structural Damage Assessments
Retaining Wall Design
Foundation Engineering
Hurricane-Resistant Construction
Code Compliance Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We prioritize client needs with fast, friendly engineering services.
- Our team maintains expertise in Florida's evolving building codes.
- We deliver innovative solutions for complex structural challenges.
- We offer direct engineer access and rapid project turnaround.
- Our community involvement demonstrates local market understanding.
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Structural Engineering Institute
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Florida Engineering Society
- International Code Council
What people say
Fast turnaround
Professional service
Innovative solutions
Cost-effective repairs
Expert code knowledge
Services
Structural Damage Assessments
We conduct detailed structural damage assessments for properties affected by hurricanes, floods, fire, or construction defects. Our engineers provide visual evaluations and actionable repair recommendations. Clients receive comprehensive reports for insurance claims, real estate transactions, or renovation planning.
Residential Renovations
Our residential renovation services cover additions, system upgrades, and structural modifications. We create customized engineering plans that maintain safety while meeting design goals. Projects range from single-story expansions to complex multi-level transformations.
Hurricane-Resistant Construction
We specialize in hurricane-resistant building design for Florida's coastal environment. Our solutions include wind load calculations, impact-resistant materials, and flood mitigation strategies. This service ensures compliance with Florida Building Code requirements for high-wind zones.
Truss Repairs
Our truss repair services address structural weaknesses in residential and commercial roofing systems. We provide augmentation solutions using steel reinforcements or composite materials. Each repair plan considers existing load requirements and building code standards.
Historical Restorations
We engineer solutions for preserving historical structures while meeting modern safety standards. Our approach combines traditional techniques with innovative materials to maintain architectural integrity during restoration projects.
People
Renato Carotti
Owner/Principal Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer with 15+ years of experience in structural design and forensic analysis. Former steel welder and truss design engineer who leads Carotti Engineering's technical operations and client services.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide residential/commercial design, renovations, damage assessments, truss repairs, and hurricane-resistant construction solutions.
Do you handle historical restoration projects?
Yes, we specialize in historical restorations requiring innovative materials and code-compliant solutions.
How quickly can you complete projects?
We offer rapid response times with same-day site visits and expedited project completion when needed.
Do you work with real estate professionals?
Yes, we provide structural assessments for real estate transactions in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Manatee County, and throughout Florida.
Can you help with code compliance issues?
Our team resolves code compliance challenges, including post-permit regulation changes and forensic evaluations.
