Do I need an engineer and a permit for basement floor lowering in NJ?

Yes. Every New Jersey municipality requires a building permit and sealed structural engineering drawings for basement floor lowering because the work modifies load-bearing footings and alters the building envelope. The New Jersey Uniform Construction Code classifies the scope as a structural alteration.

Scaldino coordinates the licensed New Jersey structural engineer, files the permit, and schedules footing, rebar, and slab inspections with the municipal construction official. Homeowners should never attempt this scope of work without sealed engineering.

Scaldino Basement Solutions performs this work throughout New Jersey. Contact us for a complimentary on-site assessment.