Welcome to Preferred Property Engineering Associates 

Located in the heart of South Jersey, Preferred Property Engineering Associates is your trusted partner in residential structural engineering. With a commitment to excellence and professionalism, we provide comprehensive engineering solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. 

Our Services 

At Preferred Property Engineering Associates, we offer a wide range of structural engineering services, including: 

• Structural Forensics: We conduct thorough inspections and assessments to identify potential issues and provide actionable solutions. Some common residential structural deficiencies include: 
• Foundation Cracks: Identify and analyze foundation cracks such as horizontal, vertical, and stair-step cracks. 
• Floor Deflection and Sloping: Identify and analyze sloping, soft, uneven, or noisy floors. 
• Roof Sagging: Identify and analyze sagging or bowing roof structures.
• Load Path Identification: Identify and analyze which walls within your home are load-bearing as part of interior remodeling design. 
• Sheetrock Cracking: Identify and analyze cracking within the wall and ceiling finishes of your home. 
• Basement Water Intrusions: Identify and analyze the cause of water penetrations in your basement or crawl space and determine the structural implications of the water penetrations. 
• Wood Destroying Insects: Identify and analyze the extent of structural damage caused by wood-destroying insects, primarily termites. 
• Structural Analysis, Design, and Documentation: We provide a detailed structural design in the form of signed & sealed blueprints to restore any structural deficiencies or desired modifications. We also provide narrative reports to document structural findings within homes, primarily for real estate transactions. 
• We conduct structural design to remediate existing structural failures within your home. For example: Designing an internal or external reinforcement for a bowing foundation wall. 
• We conduct structural design to modify the structure of your existing home to obtain a more desirable layout. For example: Designing an engineered or steel beam to remove a load-bearing wall. 
• We conduct structural design for small additions, decks, porches, or three-season rooms. 

Why Choose Us? 

• Expertise: Our team of experienced engineers brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project. 
• Innovation: We utilize the latest technologies and methodologies to deliver cutting-edge engineering solutions. 
• Client-Centric Approach: We prioritize our clients' needs and work closely with them to achieve their goals. 
• Quality Assurance: We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in all our work. 

About Us 

We are a local structural engineering firm specializing in residential construction with an emphasis on foundations and wood-framed structures. With deep expertise in evaluating and designing repairs for framing systems, floor deflection, load path issues, and foundation settlement, we provide practical and code-compliant solutions tailored to existing homes. Our services support homeowners, contractors, architects, and real estate professionals with structural assessments, stamped repair drawings, and renovation support. We combine technical precision with responsive, personalized service to ensure safe, efficient, and lasting results.

Contact Us

Ready to start your next project? Contact Preferred Property Engineering Associates today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your engineering goals.