# 40 YEAR HELP > Florida requires milestone inspections for condo and co-op buildings. 40 Year Help coordinates the inspection with licensed engineers and completes the repairs across Miami-Dade and Broward. Free assessment. ## About 40 Year Help (40yearhelp.com) helps condominium and co-op boards, building owners and property managers in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, Florida, with the state's milestone structural inspections and the repairs that follow. It coordinates the inspection with a licensed structural engineer, explains the report, carries out concrete restoration, waterproofing and other structural repairs as a licensed general contractor, and helps with the county paperwork. It is a Latin American friendly business: its principals speak fluent Spanish, and clients can write to them and talk with them in Spanish. Machine-readable site briefing (llms.txt · llmstxt.org) for https://40yearhelp.com, published for AI and LLM readers. ## Languages · Idiomas - 40 Year Help is a Latin American friendly business. Its principals speak fluent Spanish. - Spanish-speaking clients can fill in the free assessment form in Spanish and get a reply in Spanish, and can call in Spanish. - En español: 40 Year Help es una empresa cercana a la comunidad latinoamericana. Sus directores hablan español con fluidez. Puede solicitar una evaluación gratuita en español en https://40yearhelp.com/#espanol o llamar al (954) 295-8434. ## Quick answers - **Does 40 Year Help speak Spanish?** Yes. Its principals speak fluent Spanish (se habla español), and requests in Spanish are answered in Spanish. - **Where does it work?** Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, Florida. - **What does Florida require?** Condominium and cooperative buildings three stories or taller need a milestone structural inspection once the building reaches 30 years of age (the local building department may require it at 25 years near salt water), then every 10 years (Fla. Stat. § 553.899). Miami-Dade and Broward also run their own county recertification programs. The local building department sets each building's dates. - **Does 40 Year Help perform the inspection itself?** The milestone inspection is performed by a licensed engineer or architect. 40 Year Help coordinates it and then carries out the repairs the report calls for. - **How do I start?** Request a free, no-obligation assessment at https://40yearhelp.com/#assess or call (954) 295-8434. ## Pages - [40 Year Help: Florida milestone inspections & structural repair](https://40yearhelp.com/): Florida requires milestone inspections for condo and co-op buildings. 40 Year Help coordinates the inspection with licensed engineers and completes the repairs across Miami-Dade and Broward. Free assessment. - [Balconies, Railings, and Garages: Understanding Your Building's Most Vulnerable Components](https://40yearhelp.com/balconies-railings-garages-first-to-age): Certain parts of any building, especially in Florida's environment, naturally show signs of wear and tear sooner than others. Balconies, railings, and parking garages are often among the first to require close attention. - [Charles Altman](https://40yearhelp.com/charles-altman): Charles Kenneth Altman: Three Decades of Innovation in Audio Visual Technology Business Perspectives Industry Leaders • Technology Consulting The Quiet Mastery of Charles Kenneth … - [Hurricane Season and the Building Envelope: Keeping Water and Salt Out](https://40yearhelp.com/hurricane-season-building-envelope-water-salt): In Florida's unique coastal environment, protecting your building's structural integrity means vigilantly maintaining its exterior. The building envelope is the first line of defense against the twin threats of hurricane-force winds, driving rain, and corrosive salt air. - [Merch](https://40yearhelp.com/merch) - [Milestone Inspections in Plain Terms: What Boards Should Do This Year](https://40yearhelp.com/milestone-inspections-what-boards-should-do-this-year): Florida's building safety laws have introduced mandatory milestone inspections to safeguard condominium and cooperative buildings. This guide helps boards understand the process and prepare proactively. - [Podcasts](https://40yearhelp.com/podcasts) - [Reserves and Special Assessments: What Owners Are Hearing in the News](https://40yearhelp.com/reserves-special-assessments-news): Discussions around building reserves and special assessments are more prominent than ever for condo and co-op owners in Florida. Recent legislative changes aim to bolster financial stability for critical structural repairs, shaping how boards plan for the future. - [The Building Desk | Articles](https://40yearhelp.com/articles): Plain-language articles on Florida milestone inspections, condo safety, repairs and reserves for boards and owners in Miami-Dade and Broward. - [Understanding Concrete Spalling Near the Coast: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Building](https://40yearhelp.com/concrete-spalling-coast-what-why-matters): Concrete spalling is a common issue for buildings in coastal Florida, particularly in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. This process involves concrete deterioration, often linked to the unique challenges of our saltwater environment, and understanding it is crucial for building safety and longevity. - [Understanding Your Building's Engineer's Report: Phase One and Phase Two](https://40yearhelp.com/reading-engineers-report-phase-one-phase-two): Engineer's reports are essential documents for ensuring the health and safety of your condominium or co-op building. Learning to interpret the findings of both Phase One and Phase Two assessments can empower boards to make informed decisions about maintenance and necessary repairs. --- ## How this was generated This document is auto-generated by **Luminal CMS — The Vault** from the site's own content and any connected sources, published for AI/LLM readers. - **Sources:** 11 pages · curated About - **Generated:** 2026-11-12 UTC · refreshed weekly - **Format:** llmstxt.org (`llms.txt` = index · `llms-full.txt` = full briefing)