40-Year Building Recertification in South Florida
Milestone inspections, structural and electrical recertification, and the repairs to close them out — managed end to end for condominiums and commercial buildings across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County.
Your Building's Recertification Clock Is Already Running
Florida's milestone inspection law and the Miami-Dade and Broward 40-year recertification programs require older buildings to prove their structural and electrical integrity on a strict timeline — and the consequences for missing it are serious: fines, permit holds, and in the worst case an unsafe-structure determination. For most boards and owners, the hard part isn't the inspection itself; it's managing the process and the repairs that follow.
New Age Construction Group manages 40-year recertification end to end — coordinating the inspection, executing the repairs that close out deficiencies, working with your engineer of record, and handling the documentation and permitting your county requires — for condominiums, HOAs, and commercial buildings across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County.
7 Signs It's Time to Start Recertification
Recertification isn't optional, and the timeline isn't flexible. If any of these apply to your building, it's time to start the process — before a deadline or a notice forces it.
Your building is approaching 30 or 40 years old — Florida's milestone inspection is due at 30 years and Miami-Dade and Broward recertification at 40, based on the certificate of occupancy date.
You're within a few miles of the coast — some coastal jurisdictions require the first milestone inspection as early as 25 years because of the harsher salt environment.
You've received a notice from the county — a recertification or milestone notice starts a firm clock; ignoring it escalates quickly to fines and enforcement.
It's been 10 years since your last inspection — milestone reinspections and recertifications are required every 10 years after the first, not just once.
Your building is three stories or taller — Florida's milestone inspection law applies to condominium and cooperative buildings three stories and above.
You see visible structural or electrical issues — spalling, cracks, rust stains, or aging electrical systems are exactly what a recertification inspection flags.
Your recertification paperwork isn't in order — boards are often unsure of their building's status; confirming it early avoids a last-minute scramble.
Recertification, Managed End to End
From confirming what's due to handing your board a recertified building — one accountable team through the whole process.
What Is 40-Year Building Recertification?
Forty-year recertification is a mandatory process in much of South Florida that requires older buildings to be inspected and certified as structurally and electrically safe to remain occupied. In Miami-Dade and Broward, buildings are recertified at 40 years and every 10 years after; Florida's statewide milestone inspection law adds a structural inspection at 30 years — earlier near the coast — for condominium and cooperative buildings three stories and taller.
In plain terms: if your building is aging, the county and the state want documented proof — from a licensed engineer or architect — that it's safe. If the inspection finds problems, they have to be repaired and documented to complete the recertification.
Florida's Milestone Inspection Law (SB-4D)
After the Surfside collapse, Florida enacted a statewide milestone inspection requirement (SB-4D, since refined): condominium and cooperative buildings three stories or taller must have a milestone structural inspection by a licensed engineer or architect when the building reaches 30 years of age — or 25 in some coastal jurisdictions — with reinspection every 10 years. A Structural Integrity Reserve Study is required on a parallel track to ensure the money exists to fund the repairs.
Miami-Dade and Broward's longstanding 40-year recertification programs run alongside the state law, each with its own documentation requirements. The result is overlapping obligations — which is exactly why having one contractor manage the whole process matters.
Phase 1 vs. Phase 2 Inspections
A milestone inspection happens in phases. Phase 1 is a visual inspection by the engineer or architect; if no substantial structural deterioration is found, the building is certified and the process is complete. If Phase 1 identifies substantial structural deterioration, a Phase 2 inspection follows — a deeper, sometimes destructive investigation to define the full extent of the damage.
Either way, when repairs are required, they have to be performed and documented to close out the inspection. That repair-and-closeout stage is where New Age does its most important recertification work.
How We Get Your Building Recertified
We manage the process end to end. We help you confirm what's due and when, coordinate the milestone inspection with a licensed engineer or architect, and — when deficiencies are found — scope and execute the structural, concrete, and waterproofing repairs required to resolve them. We work to your engineer's specifications, handle county permitting and documentation, and carry the project through to a recertified, compliant building.
For a board, the value is simple: instead of juggling engineers, contractors, and the county yourself, you have one accountable team that knows the South Florida recertification process and sees it through.
Missing a Recertification Deadline Gets Serious Fast
Recertification deadlines are firm, and the consequences escalate. Here's what's at stake when they're missed.
What Determines Recertification Costs in South Florida
Every building's recertification is different. These four factors drive the cost of getting yours certified.
Every New Age proposal is free, itemized, and tied to a documented scope — once the inspection defines what's required, you'll see exactly what each part of the recertification costs and why. No allowances that balloon later, no hidden fees.
Get your recertification planRecertification deadlines don't move. Get ahead of yours before it becomes an emergency.
Book a free, no-obligation recertification review this week.
From First Review to Recertified
A clear, structured process with no surprises at any stage.
Free Recertification Review
We help you confirm what's due, when, and what your building's recertification status is — at no cost.
Inspection & Assessment
We coordinate the milestone inspection with a licensed engineer and define the scope of any repairs the building needs.
Repairs & Deficiency Remediation
Our OSHA-certified team executes the structural, concrete, and waterproofing repairs to your engineer's specifications.
Documentation & Closeout
We handle permitting and county documentation and carry the project through to a recertified, compliant building.
The Recertification Team South Florida Trusts
OSHA-Certified Workforce
Every superintendent holds a 30-hour OSHA certification and all laborers complete 10-hour OSHA safety training. Safety is a core operating standard — not a checkbox.
State-Licensed & Fully Insured
Licensed General Contractor CGC#1531273. Fully insured with General Liability and Workers' Compensation coverage on every project.
Deep South Florida Expertise
We know Miami-Dade's and Broward's recertification programs and Florida's milestone law better than any out-of-state contractor.
On-Time, On-Budget Delivery
We plan meticulously and communicate proactively, so your recertification stays on schedule and within the agreed budget.
Recertification Projects We're Proud Of
Boca Raton Cooperative Recertification & Repairs
Milestone Inspections, SB-4D & the 40-Year Timeline
Florida's milestone inspection law requires condominium and cooperative buildings three stories or taller to complete a structural inspection at 30 years — and as early as 25 near the coast — with reinspection every 10 years. Miami-Dade and Broward's 40-year recertification programs add their own requirements at 40 years and every 10 years after. A Structural Integrity Reserve Study runs in parallel to fund the work.
Knowing which deadlines apply to your building — and meeting them with documented inspections and repairs — is exactly what we manage. New Age coordinates the inspection, executes the repairs, and produces the record your county and board require.
What Boards & Property Managers Are Saying
Recertification Across South Florida
We manage milestone inspections and 40-year recertification for condominiums, HOAs, and commercial buildings throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County. If your building is aging in South Florida, we can help.
Miami-Dade's 40-year recertification program is one of the oldest in the state, and we know it well — managing milestone inspections and recertification repairs across Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Doral, and Homestead, in step with the county's building department.
We manage recertification and milestone-inspection repairs for condominiums and commercial buildings in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood and communities in Pembroke Pines, Miramar, and Sunrise, to Broward's 40-year program requirements.
From West Palm Beach to Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach, we help condominium associations and owners meet Florida's milestone inspection requirements with coordinated inspections, repairs, and documentation.
Not Sure If Your Building Is Due?
Confirming your recertification status early is free — and far less stressful than reacting to a notice. Schedule a free recertification review today.
Call (786) 786-1006Frequently Asked Questions About Recertification
Recertification Insights from Our Team
40-Year Recertification in South Florida: A Building Owner's Guide
What's required, when it's due, and what the process looks like start to finish.
Read Article
Milestone Inspections & SB-4D, Explained
Florida's structural-safety law — who's covered, the deadlines, and Phase 1 vs. Phase 2.
Read Article
What Happens When Recertification Finds Deficiencies
The repair-and-closeout process, and how boards get through it.
Read ArticleRequest Your Free Recertification Review
Fill out the form and a senior project manager will help you confirm what's due and when, and reach out within 24 hours to discuss your building. No pressure, no surprises — just clear guidance on getting recertified.
Tell Us About Your Building
By submitting this form you agree to be contacted by our team. We never share your information.