Parking Garage Inspection Orlando
Parking garage inspection and structural assessment in Orlando, sealed by a Florida licensed engineer. Parking garage inspections along with good maintenance practice will keep your parking garage in good working condition for many years. Good maintenance is the most effective way to extend the service life of a parking structure. Site inspections reveal unseen dangers in their early stages, whether the issue is corrosion or structural, giving you the time and insight to plan repairs or adjust maintenance routines. Foundation Masters, LLC offers inspections that investigate the root cause of issues, and assessments that can save thousands in unexpected costs like concrete repair or water damage restoration.
Foundation Masters will also review other reports at no charge, so the owner has a dedicated engineer and contractor on the project.
Inspections are performed and sealed under Foundation Masters, Florida Certificate of Authorization CA 30969, with Andre Hawks, P.E. as Engineer of Record.
Parking Structure Assessments
Who needs these types of services?
Property managers and parking garage owners. Parking structure assessments focus on structural repairs that extend the life of the structure. Our goal is to help property owners and managers identify when restoration may be required, develop a budget for repairs and provide guidance.
In Central Florida, heavy rainfall and high humidity drive water and corrosion into garage decks, joints and connections.
Services Include
- Structural Analysis and Modeling (New and Existing)
- Development of Repair and Rehabilitation Programs
- Design Services for Structural Alterations
- Traditional Destructive Testing Techniques
- New Non-Destructive Testing Techniques
- Analysis of Material Deterioration
- Peer and Alteration Reviews
- Failure Investigations and Damage Assessments
- Reinforcement and Stabilization of Existing Structures
- Consulting and Monitoring of Adjacent Construction
- Expert Witness Testimony
Foundation Masters makes sure the structural integrity of the primary components of a building is maintained through an in depth structural analysis and proposed repair plan. Understanding the new and existing loads applied to the structure gives our engineers the information they need to reach the best resolution. Our engineers then develop rehabilitation programs that maintain structural stability and extend the service life of the building.
Frequently Asked Questions: Parking Garage Inspection Orlando
Who can perform a parking garage structural inspection in Orlando?
Only a Florida licensed professional engineer can complete the official condition assessment and seal the report. The Orlando Building Division follows Orange County and City of Orlando regulations for structural safety and inspections. See the City of Orlando inspections page for details.
How often are inspections required in Orlando and Orange County?
Florida Statute 553.899 requires milestone inspections for condominium and cooperative buildings three or more stories at 30 years (based on the Certificate of Occupancy) and every 10 years after that. Local building officials can also order condition assessments if safety issues arise.
What documents should I provide for a parking garage inspection?
Prior inspection reports, as built or structural drawings, maintenance and repair records, and any previous permit documentation help engineers classify conditions and speed the review. See Orange County permitting and inspections.
What happens after the inspection?
You receive a sealed condition assessment or milestone report detailing any deficiencies, structural risks, and recommended corrective actions. If repairs or permits are needed, the engineer can prepare plans, and the City of Orlando or Orange County will review them and schedule follow up inspections.
Are threshold or special inspections ever required in Orlando?
Yes. For threshold buildings (large or complex structures), Florida law requires a Special Inspector, a licensed professional engineer meeting Florida Board of Professional Engineers criteria, to perform ongoing structural inspections under an approved plan.
What local factors affect parking garage durability in Orlando?
Central Florida garages face high humidity, heavy rainfall, and hurricane exposure, which accelerate corrosion and concrete deterioration. Owners should monitor for leaks, spalling, and cracks and schedule proactive inspections.
Parking garage inspection Florida
See the Foundation Masters basic parking garage checklist for what a condition assessment covers in Florida, how precast, cast in place and steel framed garages fail, and what goes in the Condition Assessment Report. Condo and co-op buildings may also need a milestone inspection.
Schedule a Parking Garage Inspection in Orlando
If your Orlando parking structure shows spalling, exposed rebar, cracking, leaks or deflection, or a report is due, Foundation Masters can inspect it, prepare the sealed condition assessment, and support the repairs through closeout.
Call 813-614-1718You may also send prior reports, drawings and photos for an initial review through the contact page.