Who We Serve
Engineering and Design Services for Developers, General Contractors, and Homeowners Across Tampa Bay
HB Design and Engineering is a full-service structural engineering and architectural design firm serving Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Lakeland, Sarasota, Bradenton, and surrounding Florida communities. Whether you are a developer planning a multifamily project, a general contractor who needs fast permit drawings, or a homeowner designing an ADU or addition, our licensed team delivers accurate, code-compliant plans on the timeline you need.
A Dedicated Team for Real Estate Developers
Your time is money. We understand that. That's why we deliver submission-ready plans so your projects stay on schedule.
Tampa Bay developers trust HB Design and Engineering for coordinated, code-compliant documentation that keeps projects moving. From site plans to full MEP engineering packages, we handle the technical work so you can focus on closing deals and breaking ground. Our team understands permitting timelines in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Lakeland, Sarasota, Bradenton, Brandon, and every municipality in between.
What We Handle for Developers
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Mixed-use building design and permitting
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Site plans and civil engineering coordination
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Stormwater management design and permitting
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Affordable housing design and compliance
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Condo and townhome community design plans
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Townhome and duplex construction plans
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Code compliance resolution and variance support
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Zoning variance application support and site plans
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Subdivision plat engineering
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Fast turnaround permit expediting for time-sensitive projects
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SWFWMD and water management district permitting
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Condo milestone inspection and 40-year recertification (structural integrity reserve studies)
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HOA and condo association structural assessments
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Geotechnical coordination and foundation design
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Full MEP engineering packages (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
A Dedicated Team for General Contractors
Time is money. We turn around permit-ready drawings fast so your crews stay working.
General contractors across Tampa Bay count on HB Design and Engineering when they need structural engineering, permit drawings, and code compliance handled quickly and correctly. We know that a delayed permit set means idle crews and lost revenue. That is why we prioritize turnaround speed without cutting corners on accuracy. Whether you are pulling permits in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Lakeland, Sarasota, Bradenton, Brandon, or anywhere in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Manatee, or Sarasota counties, we know the local building departments and what they expect.
What We Handle for General Contractors
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Permit drawings for residential and commercial builds
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Structural engineering for additions, renovations, and new construction
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Code compliance resolution and inspection support
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MEP engineering coordination
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Fast turnaround permit expediting
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Load-bearing wall removal engineering and beam sizing
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Florida product approval and NOA documentation review
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Hurricane damage repair and restoration permits
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Townhome and duplex construction plans
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Commercial tenant buildout and interior renovation plans
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Zoning variance application support and site plans
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Truss repair and replacement engineering (sealed plans)
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After-the-fact permits and out-of-sequence inspection resolution
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Steel beam and LVL beam sizing and replacement
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Change of occupancy and change of use permit plans
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Threshold building special inspections
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ADA compliance plans for commercial renovations
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Roof load calculations for HVAC equipment and solar installations
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CMU block wall and concrete structural design
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Shoring and temporary structural support plans
A Dedicated Team for Homeowners
From ADU designs to garage conversions to code violations, we handle the engineering and permits so you do not have to.
Planning an ADU, a room addition, a garage conversion, or any home improvement project that requires engineering plans and permits? HB Design and Engineering makes the process simple. We work directly with homeowners across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Lakeland, Sarasota, Bradenton, and surrounding areas to design plans, pull permits, and resolve code compliance issues. You tell us what you want to build. We handle the rest.
What We Handle for Homeowners
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ADU design and engineering (accessory dwelling units)
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Granny flat and in-law suite design and permits
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ADU tiny home plans and permitting
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Garage conversion to living space
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Room additions and home extensions
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Second-story additions
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New window or door openings in exterior walls
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New window or door openings in exterior walls
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Fence and retaining wall permits
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Retaining walls over 4 feet (engineered plans required)
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Hurricane damage repair permits
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Kitchen and bathroom remodels requiring structural changes
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Open floor plan wall removal (load-bearing wall removal engineering)
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New window or door openings in exterior walls
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Window to door conversion (structural engineering)
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Widen doorway or enlarge window openings
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After-the-fact permits and out-of-sequence inspection resolution
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Fire damage structural repair permits
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Roof truss repair or modification engineering
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Sinkhole remediation and foundation repair engineering
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Seawall construction and repair permits
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Residential dock and boat lift construction permits
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Custom home design and engineering
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Code compliance issues and building violation resolution
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Carport permits and enclosed carport conversions
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Pool enclosure permits
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Screen enclosure to solid roof conversion
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Lanai enclosure and screened lanai to Florida room conversion
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Sunroom addition design and permits
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Patio cover to enclosed room conversion
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Pergola and gazebo permits (structural requirements)
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Solar panel roof mount structural engineering
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Whole-house generator installation permits (wind load and anchoring)
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Impact window and door replacement permits
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Home elevator and stairlift installation permits
