Structural Engineer in Newport Beach, CA
Structural Engineering · Newport Beach
Daniel De Witte, P.E. #82726, provides PE-stamped structural plans for Newport Beach homeowners and contractors. Coastal homes, additions, ADUs, and seismic upgrades with direct PE access.
Structural Engineering Services in Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach homes face unique structural considerations including coastal soil conditions, salt air exposure, and premium construction standards. From Balboa Peninsula to Newport Coast, additions and ADUs require engineering that accounts for site-specific conditions. Affinity Design Group delivers PE-stamped drawings tailored to Newport Beach's building department requirements. Beyond structural engineering, Affinity delivers complete plan sets with architecture, structural, and MEP coordinated under one PE — so Newport Beach homeowners and GCs don't need to hire and manage separate firms.
ADU & garage conversion
PE-stamped plans for Newport Beach ADU projects including coastal property considerations. From $1,200.
Newport Beach coastal properties may require enhanced corrosion protection for steel connections and fasteners due to salt air exposure. Wind load calculations use higher exposure category for oceanfront lots per ASCE 7.
Room additions & remodels
Structural design for Newport Beach additions with coastal soil and wind load considerations. From $2,500.
Newport Beach coastal additions require ASCE 7 Exposure Category D wind loads for oceanfront properties. Enhanced corrosion protection for metal connectors.
Load-bearing wall removal
Beam sizing for safe wall removal in Newport Beach coastal homes. Corrosion-resistant connections. From $1,200.
Coastal Newport Beach wall removal may require galvanized or stainless steel beam connections due to salt air exposure per CBC corrosion protection requirements.
Inspections & PE letters
PE-stamped inspection letters for high-value Newport Beach property transactions. From $400.
High-value Newport Beach transactions frequently require comprehensive PE assessment including foundation, framing, and coastal exposure evaluation.
Commercial & TI
Structural engineering for Newport Beach commercial projects, high-end retail, and restaurant TI.
Newport Beach commercial TI often involves premium finish standards. Structural modifications must account for coastal exposure and enhanced corrosion protection.
Seismic retrofit
Seismic retrofit with coastal-specific considerations for Newport Beach's older homes. Corrosion-resistant connections. From $2,500.
Newport Beach coastal zone retrofits require corrosion-resistant hardware per CBC. Galvanized or stainless steel connectors standard for salt-air exposure environments.
Complete Plan Sets
Architecture, structural engineering, and MEP coordinated under one PE's oversight. One engagement, one set of drawings, one point of contact. No separate consultants to manage.
Architectural design — floor plans, elevations, sections, PE-stamped structural calculations and drawings, MEP engineering — mechanical, electrical, plumbing, All disciplines coordinated before submission, Plan check corrections + construction support
Three phases. Full PE oversight. Zero surprises.
From the first call to the final inspection, every project is led by a licensed PE with direct access throughout.
Clarity Before You Build
Submit the form. Tell us the project type, address, and timeline. You'll have a written scope and firm fee within 24 hours.
Engineered for Approval
Supported Through the Build
Direct PE access during construction. RFIs, field questions, inspector issues — same business day. The engineer who designed your project is the same one your GC can call.
Questions — Answered
Do I need a structural engineer in Newport Beach?
Yes. Newport Beach requires PE-stamped plans for any structural modification, ADU, addition, or remodel project.
Do you handle coastal properties in Newport Beach?
Yes. Newport Beach homes face coastal soil conditions and premium construction standards. We design for site-specific conditions.
How much does structural engineering cost in Newport Beach?
ADU projects start at $5,000. Custom additions quoted per project. Inspections from $400. Firm quote within 24 hours.
Do Newport Beach coastal homes need special engineering?
Yes. Coastal properties require higher wind load design per ASCE 7, corrosion-resistant hardware, and may need enhanced foundation connections for salt-air exposure.
