Licensed in Florida
CGC1536878 · CCC1337466
Contractor and Roofing Contractor
+1 (813) 601‑5057
ernesto.carbonell@ernesolutions.com
Licensed in Florida
CGC1536878 · CCC1337466
Contractor and Roofing Contractor
+1 (813) 601‑5057
ernesto.carbonell@ernesolutions.com
A hurricane-impacted home in a flood zone, elevated with a new second floor for all primary living areas. The first level was converted to non-habitable flood-compliant space; we delivered ~2,667 SF of new conditioned area, all under current wind and flood code.
The Challenge
The homeowner needed to elevate an existing hurricane-impacted home in a flood zone by adding a new second floor for all primary living areas. The project required converting the first level to non-habitable flood-compliant space and delivering approximately 2,667 SF of new conditioned area, all within current wind and flood code requirements. The biggest concern: safely adding a full second story to an existing structure in a high-risk flood zone while ensuring full structural compliance.
Our Approach
Working under CGC1536878, we led the project through one coordinated system — permitting, scheduling, structural engineering, and trade coordination led directly by the principal. Licensed trade partners executed each scope under direct oversight. AutoCAD and field data were used to coordinate the existing-structure reinforcement, new truss system, and MEP layouts before a single permit was pulled — ensuring every trade had a coordinated, conflict-free set of drawings on day one.
The complete scope executed under one accountable team — from structural engineering through final inspections and closeout documentation.
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Structural engineering for the new second-story addition, including full reinforcement of the existing structure.
/ 02
Demolition of the existing roof to allow vertical expansion.
/ 03
Installation of the new floor and roof truss system.
/ 04
New shingle roof system installation and weatherproofing.
/ 05
Full MEP rough-in coordinated to the redesigned second-floor plan.
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Final inspections, punch-list completion, and project closeout documentation.
Imagery from the Palmetto job documenting the addition through its construction phases.
The home was elevated above the flood plain, gained a full second floor of primary living area, and was delivered under current wind and flood code with full closeout documentation.
New conditioned area
Primary living, second floor
Project duration
Permit through closeout
Code compliance
Wind & flood requirements
Single point of contact
Principal-led throughout
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