Structural work, Hollywood, FL

Structural openings and wall removals in South Florida

Adding a new opening or closing one up? We handle the structural framing, headers, and infills, engineered and permitted, so your window or door project is sound.

Get a free estimate Call (954) 884-8224

Rough framed opening for a large new window during a South Florida renovation

Some projects need real structural work, a new opening cut into a wall, or an old one filled in. We do it correctly, with engineering and permits, as part of your window and door upgrade.

What a structural opening modification actually involves

Cutting a new opening into a wall, or filling an old one in, is not the same job as swapping a window. The wall is carrying weight, so before we touch it we figure out the load path and where that weight needs to go once the opening changes. On a new opening we install a properly sized header to carry the load above it, with king studs, jacks, or filled CMU cells on the sides so nothing sags or cracks later. On an infill we tie new framing or block into the existing wall and rebuild it to match.

David's own crew does this work start to finish, no subcontracted framers passing the buck. We brace and shore the wall before the cut, keep the opening square and plumb for the impact unit that goes in next, and patch stucco outside and drywall inside so the finished wall looks original. Most homeowners are surprised how clean the wall reads when it is done right.

Engineering, permits, and how this protects your insurance

Any time you change a structural opening in South Florida, the county wants engineering and a permit, and they are right to. We bring in a licensed engineer to size the header and detail the connections, then pull the permit and schedule the inspections in Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach. In the HVHZ counties (Broward and Miami-Dade) the new opening gets a Miami-Dade NOA impact window or door; in Palm Beach we use Florida Product Approval products rated for the wind-borne-debris region.

Doing it permitted matters beyond passing inspection. Unpermitted structural work shows up at resale and can stall a sale or kill an appraisal. A closed, inspected permit keeps your records clean, and because the new opening goes back in with laminated impact glass, it can earn the same wind-mitigation insurance credits as the rest of your impact upgrade. We hand you the documentation so your agent can apply them.

Benefits

Why impact glass

What we handle

New openings

Cut and frame a new window or door opening to code.

Infills

Close up an unwanted opening cleanly and soundly.

Engineered headers

Load paths handled with proper headers and supports.

Permitted

Engineering, permits, and inspection managed for you.

See the upgrade

Drag to see the new opening

AFTER · new window opening framed in

BEFORE · solid blank wall, no window

What to expect

How structural work happens

STEP 1

Protect

Floors and furniture covered, and the work area sealed off.

STEP 2

Remove

Old units pulled and openings prepped clean.

STEP 3

Set and seal

New impact units set plumb, anchored, and sealed.

STEP 4

Inspect

County inspection scheduled, then paperwork handed to you.

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FAQ

Structural work questions

Call David's team for straight answers, no sales pressure.

Call (954) 884-8224

Can you add a new window opening?

Yes, including the structural framing and engineering required for a sound, permitted opening.

Can you close up an old opening?

Yes. We infill openings to match the surrounding wall.

Do you provide engineering?

We coordinate the required engineering and permits for structural changes.

How long does it take?

It depends on scope. We give you a clear timeline at the estimate.

Service areas

Where we install across South Florida

From our shop on Allen St in Hollywood we install across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach, and we pull the permits in every city. Pick yours for local code details and a free estimate.

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