
Chiffert Ingenieria Arquitectonica Corp
Helping People Have Resilient Homes & Buildings
About the firm
Chiffert Architectural Engineering Services specializes in architectural inspections, residential engineering, and custom design solutions. Led by Marc A. Chiffert, P.E., the practice provides comprehensive structural assessments, code compliance, permitting, and construction management services for custom single-family homes, waterfront structures, and high-end residential modifications.
- Firm type
- Acoustic Consulting · Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · MEP · Owner's Engineer · Structural Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering
People
Marc A. ChiffertPrincipal
Capabilities
Inspection Services
Professional structural and systems inspections conducted by licensed engineers to verify safety, compliance, and building integrity.
- Pre-Purchase Home Inspection (Standard)
Thorough evaluation of all major building systems and building envelopes by a licensed Professional Engineer.
- Pre-Purchase Home Inspection (Deluxe)
Enhanced pre-purchase analysis incorporating standard physical assessments with extensive building department record reviews and development feasibility studies.
- Structural Inspection
Detailed evaluations of framing, foundations, retaining walls, excessive deflections, and other structural systems.
- Issue Specific Inspection
Targeted engineering inspections addressing local building violations, waterproofing failures, or environmental hazards.
- Environmental and Civil Agency Inspections
Technical inspections and agency coordination with regulatory bodies including local Health Departments, NYS DEC, EPA, and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
- Special Inspections
Specialized construction-phase inspections, including soil verification and welding quality control.
- Construction Progress and Quality Monitoring Inspection
Routine site monitoring and quality assurance inspections throughout the construction lifecycle.
Architectural Engineering and Design
Comprehensive design services for new residences, historic renovations, and ancillary site amenities.
- New Single-Family Residence Design
Complete architectural and engineering plans for custom homes on undeveloped lots.
- Existing Single-Family Residence Enlargement and Reconstruction Design
Engineering and design services tailored for extensive home additions, structural updates, and spatial expansions.
- House Renovation, Addition, Enlargement, and Flood Zone Raising Design
Specialist design for coastal raising, structural modifications, and flood zone compliance updates.
- Accessory Structure Design
Architectural engineering for supporting home features, including tennis courts, swimming pools, detached garages, barns, automatic gates, car turntables, gazebos, and custom decks.
Specialty Engineering Design
Advanced mechanical, structural, and environmental engineering services.
- Wastewater Disposal Design
Design of custom wastewater systems in strict compliance with local environmental and health department standards.
- Structural and Civil Engineering for Waterfront Structures
Engineering of docks, bulkheads, piers, sheet piling, and other marine-adjacent infrastructure.
- MEP Design
Integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering tailored for luxury residential installations.
- Fire Protection and Fire Alarm Design
Code-compliant fire safety design, hazard mapping, and system integration.
- Acoustical Design
Sound dampening, interior acoustic planning, and noise control engineering.
- Lighting Design
Custom functional and architectural lighting layouts for interior and exterior environments.
Approvals and Site Development
Strategic environmental approvals, municipal compliance, and land-use permitting support.
- Health Department Approvals
Technical representation and filing coordination to secure municipal health department permits.
- Site Drainage and Stormwater Management
Civil engineering for site runoff, retention ponds, and local stormwater compliance solutions.
- Waterfront Structure Approvals
Permit coordination and regulatory facilitation for delicate shoreline structures.
Construction Project Management and Dispute Resolution
Independent oversight, owner advocacy, and structural forensics in construction disputes.
- Construction Project Management and Administration
Professional contract administration, constructability review, scheduling, and project monitoring.
- Owner's Representative Services
Fiduciary oversight and quality control representation on behalf of property owners.
- Construction Dispute Resolution Assistance
Objective technical and forensic advisory services to resolve issues between owners, contractors, and design professionals.
Industries
Residential
Projects
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