Coastal Residential Structural Engineering – Baldwin County, AL
J. Martin Pitts, PE, LLC provides structural engineering for new coastal homes along the Gulf Coast, from Fairhope and the Eastern Shore to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and the beachfront communities beyond. We work with builders, architects, developers, and homeowners to design residences that are both beautiful and built to withstand the conditions unique to our coastline: hurricane-force winds, storm surge, flood exposure, salt air, and sandy or variable soils.
Every coastal home starts with the site. We evaluate the property’s flood zone, soil conditions, and wind exposure, then develop a structural system suited to that location, whether the home sits on driven piles, elevated foundations, or a conventional slab. From the foundation through the roof, our designs create a continuous load path that keeps the structure tied together under extreme wind and uplift forces, while supporting the open floor plans, large window openings, wraparound porches, and elevated living spaces that coastal homeowners want.
Our residential engineering services include:
- Structural design for new single-family and multi-family coastal homes
- Foundation design, including pile and elevated foundation systems
- Wind load design and hurricane uplift connection detailing
- Flood zone compliance support for elevated construction
- Framing design for porches, balconies, rooftop decks, and observation towers
- Sealed structural drawings for permitting
- Construction-phase support, including site observations and builder questions
Our goal is a home that performs as well as it looks, giving owners and builders confidence that the structure was engineered for the realities of life on the Gulf Coast. More about Structural Engineering Services here – https://jmpstructural.com/engineering/
