Certified Building Contractor CBC1265305 · Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334811
Roof Tarping & Storm Damage, repaired or rebuilt in Homestead Base, FL
Roof Tarping & Storm Repair for homes in Homestead Base and the surrounding area — permitted, inspected and closed out. Free estimate.
Homestead Base was rebuilt after Hurricane Andrew and sits inside Miami-Dade's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so a roof opened by wind usually means two jobs. First comes a temporary cover. Then comes a permanent repair or re-roof that goes through the building department: a permit, inspections and a closed-out permit. A blue tarp or shrink wrap only keeps rain out in the meantime. It is not the repair.
Final Touch Builders is a general contractor that repairs, remodels and builds, so one company can cover the temporary roof, write up the full storm damage and then do the permanent work. We put on the cover, photograph the damage before and after, and write a scope of what the storm damaged. The roof is then rebuilt under our Florida Certified Roofing Contractor certification and the structural and interior repairs under our Florida Certified Building Contractor certification. Request a free quote and we will start with a written scope.
Hurricane and tropical-storm wind is the dominant risk in Homestead Base, and the area's tile and architectural shingle roofs on concrete block homes can still lose pieces, flashing or decking in a strong storm. Once a roof is open, wind-driven rain soaks insulation, ceilings and walls quickly in this hot, humid climate, and framing and drywall that stay wet invite mold. Salt air off Biscayne Bay and agricultural dust from the Redland farming district also wear on exposed fasteners and hardware, so a cover that stays up for a long stretch needs to be checked and the permanent repair should not be put off.
Permits, inspections and close-out in Homestead Base
The permit path applies to the permanent repair, not to the cover. The roof repair, re-roof and structural repairs typically need a permit from the building department that has jurisdiction at your address, so confirm there whether the city or the county handles it. The usual sequence is permit application by the licensed contractor, then the work, then in-progress inspections where the code requires them (for example fastening or framing while it is visible), then a final inspection. Exact inspections vary by city, so verify with the building department. Whether a temporary cover itself needs a permit is also that department's call, so ask them. Homestead Base is in Miami-Dade's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so the permanent roofing products need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA). A tarp or shrink wrap is not a code-approved or wind-rated roof product. After the final inspection the permit is closed. An open or unpermitted job can surface at sale, refinance or insurance renewal and may be cited by code enforcement. Our roofing certification (CCC1334811) and building certification (CBC1265305) are state certifications, and you can verify both on the Florida DBPR website. DBPR oversees contractor licensing through the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Problems to watch for in Homestead Base
Tile, shingles or flashing lifted by wind
Hurricane and tropical-storm wind can peel back roof coverings and flashing in Homestead Base, leaving the underlayment or decking exposed to the next rain.
Fallen trees and limbs
A tree or large limb can break trusses, rafters and decking, which means the damage is structural and not just a surface leak.
Wet ceilings and walls
Wind-driven rain gets into insulation, ceilings and walls once the roof is open. Wet drywall and framing that stay wet in this humid climate raise the risk of rot and mold.
A tarp fastened the wrong way
A tarp fastened through the middle of the roof, or stopped short of the ridge, can let water in underneath it.
A cover left up too long
Sun, heat and wind wear a cover down the longer it stays up, so a temporary cover should lead to a scheduled permanent repair.
Waiting on contractors after a widespread storm
After a storm that hits the whole region, contractors and materials are in demand across South Florida, so getting your damage documented and a scope written early helps.
What we do
- Blue tarp coverBlue polyethylene tarps are fastened with wood battens along the edges and run over the ridge where the roof allows. It is a temporary measure until the permanent repair.
- Shrink-wrap coverPolyethylene film is heat-shrunk tight to the roof, leaving fewer loose edges for wind to lift. It is designed to last up to about a year, which is a typical lifespan and not a promise, and longer than a standard blue tarp.
- Photos and a written scopeWe photograph the damage before and after the cover goes on, for your records and any claim you make with your insurer. We then write up everything the storm damaged: roof covering, decking, framing, fascia, ceilings and walls.
- Structural and interior repairFraming, ceilings and walls are repaired under our Florida Certified Building Contractor certification, with the permit pulled by us when the work needs one.
- New roof, permitted and closed outThe permanent roof is done under our Florida Certified Roofing Contractor certification. We schedule the inspections and close out the permit at the end.
When to call
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, but tarping is needed after hurricanes, tropical storms, severe thunderstorms and fallen trees in any month. If your roof has been damaged, photograph what you can see safely from the ground and inside, keep your records, and talk to your insurer or agent. Do not go onto the roof yourself. Call (954) 620-7812 or request a quote with the form on this page, and we will start with a free estimate and a written scope before work starts.
We serve Homestead Air Reserve Base, Keys Gate, Leisure City, Naranja, Princeton, Redland, Silver Palm, Goulds, Florida City and South Miami Heights.
Roof Tarping in Homestead Base: questions we hear
- Is a tarp a roof repair?
- No. A blue tarp or shrink wrap is a temporary cover that keeps rain out until the permanent repair. The permanent work is what gets permitted and inspected.
- How long does shrink wrap last compared with a blue tarp?
- Shrink wrap is designed to last up to about a year, which is a typical lifespan and not a promise. That is longer than a standard blue tarp. Sun, heat and wind wear on any cover, so plan the permanent repair.
- Do I need a permit for the permanent roof repair in Homestead Base?
- The permanent roof repair or re-roof and structural repairs typically need a permit from the building department with jurisdiction at your address. Confirm the details with them. Whether the temporary cover needs one is also their decision.
- Why does a Miami-Dade NOA matter here?
- Homestead Base is inside Miami-Dade's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so permanent exterior roofing products need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. A tarp or wrap does not carry that approval, which is another reason it is only temporary.
- What should I do before the cover goes on?
- Photograph the damage safely from the ground and inside the home, keep your records, and talk to your insurer or agent. We also photograph the damage before and after the cover goes on and write a scope of everything the storm damaged.
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