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J. Martin Pitts, PE, LLC

Civil Structural Engineers – Fairhope, AL

J. Martin Pitts, PE, LLC is a Fairhope, Alabama-based engineering firm providing structural and civil engineering for new construction, building forensic investigations for existing structures, and advanced non-destructive testing services throughout the Gulf Coast. We work with contractors, developers and builders to design beautiful, innovative and sound structures that stand up to the unique challenges we face on the Gulf Coast. We also work with property owners, condominium associations, facility managers, and commercial clients who need clear answers about the condition of their structures and practical, defensible solutions for moving forward.

Our approach is grounded in a simple principle: sound engineering decisions start with a complete and accurate understanding of the situation, whether it is incorporating a structure on a raw piece of land or dtermining the state of an existing structure… rather than relying on assumptions, we combine professional engineering judgment with modern diagnostic technology — including ground penetrating radar, infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, and drone-assisted inspection — to investigate concealed conditions, verify the source of a problem, and document what we find. That evidence becomes the foundation for the design, repair, or construction guidance we provide.

Structural & Civil Engineering

Design, evaluation, repair, and technical support for existing structures and new projects.

Building Forensics

Investigation of water intrusion, structural deterioration, construction deficiencies, and building-envelope failures.

Non-Destructive Testing

GPR, ultrasonic testing, infrared thermography, moisture mapping, and other advanced tools used to investigate concealed conditions.

We look beyond the surface to understand the need, verify existing conditions, and develop engineering solutions built to last.

What Sets Us Apart

One coordinated source, start to finish. Many projects require more than a single service — an initial design, or investigation to identify the problem, engineering analysis to understand its cause and extent, and design or construction support to resolve it. We provide everything under one roof, so clients aren’t coordinating between separate firms at each phase of a project.

Design. We create from the ground up, structural design that will last a lifetime and beyond.

Gulf Coast conditions, firsthand. Coastal Alabama presents its own set of structural challenges: storm exposure, saltwater air, waterfront infrastructure, high humidity, and the wear that comes with it. Our work is shaped by the conditions specific to this region, from wind-damage assessments to bulkhead and retaining structure design.

Investigation before assumption. Our building forensics and non-destructive testing capabilities allow us to look beneath the surface — literally — before we recommend a repair strategy. That means fewer surprises during construction and repair scopes that are sized to the actual condition of the structure, not a worst-case guess.

Engineering that serves the whole project team. Whether we’re working directly with a property owner, supporting a contractor through construction administration, or providing capital planning guidance to a condominium association or facility manager, our work is built to hold up to scrutiny — from permitting agencies, from insurers, and from the people making decisions based on it.

Est. 2007

Nearly 20 years in Business

Serving Baldwin County, AL and surrounding areas for nearly 2 decades. Experience is what you want when it comes to structural engineering. We’ve got the experience you can trust.