A contractor does the repair. The structural engineer identifies the problems to be fixed, provides documentation of damage and the source of damage at an engineering level, and generates a report stamped by the engineer which is recognized by insurance companies, building departments, and the courts. For substantial storm damage, an independent structural engineering assessment prior to repairs gives you the most accurate understanding of what the storm did to your property.

A PE-stamped engineering report documents the cause and extent of storm damage using engineering methodology and verified meteorological data. It provides the level of professional authority that insurance carriers are required to take seriously in claim negotiations and dispute proceedings. For Sarasota and Bradenton homeowners who experienced damage from hurricanes Helene or Milton, independent engineering documentation was one of the most effective tools in resolving claim disputes.

Yes. Raymond Gessner, PE, holds active PE licensure in Florida and personally stamps every report issued for Florida properties. Engineering is never subcontracted to a third party.

We serve Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Anna Maria Island, Palmetto, Ellenton, Parrish, and surrounding communities throughout Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

As soon as reasonably possible. Getting an independent engineering assessment before permanent repairs are made preserves the physical evidence the assessment depends on and provides the documentation basis for your insurance claim while conditions are still intact.