Building Recertification & Structural Repairs, Managed From Assessment to Completion
White Hawk General Contracting provides general contracting and project coordination for building recertification and structural repair projects throughout South Florida. We coordinate inspections, engineering requirements, permitting, corrective work, and construction to help property owners address identified deficiencies and complete required repairs.
From concrete deterioration and reinforcing steel corrosion to larger structural repair scopes, we coordinate the qualified professionals, trades, documentation, and inspections required to move the project from assessment through completion.
Required recertification inspections and reports are prepared by qualified Florida-registered engineers or architects. White Hawk coordinates the design professionals, permitting, qualified trades, corrective construction, and follow-up inspections required for the project.
Coordinated Recertification and Repair Services
Building Recertification Support
Coordinate inspections, documentation, permitting, and corrective work required for building recertification.
Structural & Concrete Repairs
Coordinate repairs to deteriorated concrete, structural components, and other identified deficiencies.
Concrete Restoration
Coordinate corrective work addressing spalling, cracking, exposed reinforcing steel, corrosion, and other concrete deterioration.
Inspection & Repair Coordination
Coordinate engineers, inspectors, specialty contractors, and required follow-up inspections throughout the repair process.
Corrective Work & Code Compliance
Manage construction required to address inspection findings, violations, and identified building deficiencies.
Waterproofing & Building Envelope Repairs
Coordinate repairs involving water intrusion, exterior concrete, balconies, façades, and related building-envelope conditions.
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Building Recertification & Structural Repair FAQs
Building recertification is a required evaluation of an existing building’s structural and electrical safety for continued occupancy. The inspection and required reports must be completed by qualified Florida-registered engineers or architects using the applicable forms and current jurisdictional requirements.
Most applicable inland buildings become subject to recertification at 30 years and every 10 years thereafter. Certain condominium and cooperative buildings that are three stories or taller and located within three miles of the coastline may require their initial inspection at 25 years, followed by 10-year intervals. The property owner generally receives an official notice identifying the applicable deadline and submission requirements.
No. Certain properties are excluded, including single-family homes, duplexes, qualifying agricultural buildings, and some smaller structures with limited occupancy. Applicability depends on the building type, age, size, occupancy, location, and current jurisdictional requirements.
The required structural and electrical reports must be prepared and signed by qualified Florida-registered professional engineers or architects working within their areas of qualification. White Hawk does not replace the required design professional. As the general contractor, we can coordinate the professionals, permitting, corrective construction, specialty trades, and follow-up inspections associated with the project.
The inspecting engineer or architect may identify conditions requiring further evaluation, maintenance, or corrective work before the building can be certified. Depending on the findings, the property owner may need engineered repair plans, permits, contractor proposals, construction, inspections, and updated professional documentation.
Yes. White Hawk can provide general contracting and project coordination for approved corrective work. Depending on the scope, this may include permitting, concrete restoration, structural repairs, reinforcing-steel treatment, waterproofing, building-envelope repairs, qualified trade coordination, inspections, and project documentation.
The inspection itself evaluates the building’s condition; it does not automatically include repairs. However, concrete restoration may become necessary when the inspection identifies spalling, cracking, corrosion, exposed reinforcing steel, balcony deterioration, façade concerns, or other structural deficiencies. White Hawk can coordinate the corrective construction according to approved plans and permits.
Infrared thermography may be required for qualifying electrical systems, including certain systems operating at 400 amperes or greater. When applicable, the inspection must be completed using approved equipment by a properly qualified or certified technician and documented according to current recertification requirements.
The timeline depends on the building, inspection findings, report requirements, engineering, permitting, repair scope, contractor availability, inspections, and agency review. A building with limited deficiencies may move through the process more quickly, while substantial structural, electrical, concrete, or building-envelope repairs can extend the schedule.
Helpful information includes the official recertification notice, property address, building age, prior recertification reports, existing plans, surveys, inspection reports, violation notices, repair history, photographs, and available permit records. White Hawk can review the construction-related information and help identify the appropriate coordination and corrective-work needs.