Lucas & Scott Engineering, Inc.

Structural engineering for residential properties serving Jacksonville home builders, property owners, home buyers, insurance claims adjusters, real estate attorneys, and leasing companies. Engineers provide objective design and evaluation of residential properties with expertise in construction industry practices and residential building codes.

• Structural home design
  • Foundation Design
  • Load-bearing Walls
  • Support Beams
  • Floor Slabs
  • General Framing
  • Crawlspaces For New Construction And Custom Homes
• Historic preservation engineering

  Damage assessment and engineering for architecturally significant and historic residential structures.

• Construction inspection and review

  Recognition of structural concerns in building plans and during all phases of the construction process.

Structural engineering for commercial buildings with emphasis on responsiveness and cost-effective field solutions. Engineers meet clients on-site to determine practical approaches.

• Building plan evaluations
• Full property assessments
• Permit requirement support
• Due diligence inspections
• Lender and owner certifications

Engineering assessments for residential and commercial properties to evaluate foundation and structural damage using sound engineering judgment. Assessments distinguish normal foundation cracking from structural cracking and identify underlying problems early. Building types served include shopping centers, office complexes, retail buildings, lodging facilities, apartments, townhomes, condominiums, schools, light industrial complexes, resort facilities, maintenance buildings, multi-family duplexes, churches, and historic buildings. Clients include builders, homeowners, banks, mortgage companies, attorneys, real estate professionals, insurance adjusters, restoration contractors, and home warranty companies.

Structural engineering for insurance restoration projects involving damage from fire, wind, vandalism, firefighting, tornadoes, or hurricanes. Engineers assess hidden damage and determine both cause and cure, ensuring buildings are safe and retain their pre-disaster value. Services are available for residential and commercial properties.