Traditional homes
Foundation planning for home construction, with the structural layout and site information considered together.
Structural engineering · Florida
Foundation Engineering & Plans
Foundation plans coordinated with your building design and site conditions.
Florida Engineering prepares foundation plans for traditional homes, manufactured and modular homes, container homes and metal building projects. Start with the building you want to support and the site where it will stand.
Discuss your project What to send us
The right starting point
Plans shaped by the building and the site
A foundation connects the structure above to the ground below. The building layout, supporting loads and site information all help define the engineering scope.
Manufactured & modular homes
Bring manufacturer drawings and installation information so the foundation scope can be coordinated with the proposed home.
Container & metal buildings
Foundation plans for these building types begin with the proposed configuration and available building engineering.
Foundation design options
Foundation types for different structural systems
Our foundation design services cover shallow and deep foundation systems for a variety of structures. These systems may support wood-framed, masonry, concrete or steel structures, depending on the project and the engineering evaluation.
Shallow foundations
Shallow foundations transfer loads to supporting ground relatively close to the surface.
Slab foundations
A concrete slab foundation spreads building loads over an area, with edges, thickened sections or other supporting elements designed for the structure.
Ribbon / strip footings
Continuous footings distribute loads along load-bearing walls or lines of closely spaced supports.
Isolated footings
Individual footings spread concentrated loads from columns or posts into supporting ground.
Deep foundations
Deep foundation elements extend below the surface to transfer loads to deeper supporting ground.
Concrete piles
Concrete pile elements transfer loads through resistance along the pile and/or at its tip.
Helical piles
Steel shafts with helical plates transfer loads into supporting soil below the surface.
Timber piles
Timber pile elements transfer loads to deeper ground. Suitability also depends on exposure conditions and durability considerations.
Selection starts with your project
The appropriate foundation depends on the structure, loads, site conditions and available subsurface information. Engineering evaluation determines which system and details are suitable; no foundation type is the right choice for every project.
Prepare your inquiry
What to send our team
Start with what is available. These details help us understand the project and identify missing information.
- Project address and site survey, if available
- Building plans, dimensions and proposed use
- Manufacturer information or metal building reactions
- Available geotechnical report and site information
From inquiry to defined scope
A practical way to get started
01 / SHARE
Tell us about the project
Send the location, proposed work and available plans.
02 / CLARIFY
Confirm the engineering needs
Discuss the requested documents, missing inputs and coordination responsibilities.
03 / AGREE
Define the next steps
Confirm the scope, deliverables and project schedule before work begins.
Common questions
Before you get started
Do you prepare plans for manufactured and modular homes?
Yes. These home types are included in our foundation plan services, along with traditional, mobile and container homes. The proposed structure and site determine the project scope.
Can the same foundation plan be used on a different site?
A different site or building configuration may change the design basis. Have the engineering team review the new project information before reusing a plan.
Your next project
Talk with Florida Engineering.
Share your project location, proposed work and available drawings.
Request a quote Call (941) 391-5980Our FE / LE / GE team
Engineering in 23 licensed states
Together, Florida Engineering, Lightning Engineering and Gunderson Engineering provide engineering services across 23 licensed states. Services are provided by the firm authorized in your project’s state. Inspections are available in Florida only.
Select your project state to visit the company that serves that location.