Certified Building Contractor CBC1265305 · Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334811
A general contractor for roof tarping in Kendale Lakes, FL
Roof Tarping & Storm Repair for homes in Kendale Lakes and the surrounding area — permitted, inspected and closed out. Free estimate.
Kendale Lakes sits inside Miami-Dade County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and its 1970s–1990s block-and-stucco homes with barrel-tile or shingle roofs mean the permanent fix after a storm usually runs through the building department. Final Touch Builders is a state-certified general and roofing contractor (CBC1265305 and CCC1334811, both verifiable on the Florida DBPR website). We handle the temporary cover first and then the permitted repair. When you choose who does this work, look for licenses you can verify, a written scope before work starts, and a contractor who pulls the permit, passes inspections and closes the permit out.
A blue tarp or shrink wrap is a temporary cover, not a repair. It keeps rain out until the permanent work is done. We photograph the damage before and after the cover goes on, write up everything the storm damaged, and then do the structural, interior and roof work as one coordinated job. Call (954) 620-7812 or use the quote form for a free quote.
West Kendall's masonry, slab-on-grade homes have little wood-frame structure, but the roof is still the part that takes the wind. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and the wet season brings near-daily thunderstorms from roughly May through October. Once a storm lifts tile, shingles or flashing, wind-driven rain can soak decking, insulation, ceilings and walls quickly. In the humid climate here, wet framing and drywall are slow to dry, so mold and rot are real concerns if an opening stays unprotected. Townhome and condo communities with HOAs are also common in Kendale Lakes, so exterior work may need association approval as well.
Permits, inspections and close-out in Kendale Lakes
Start with the permit path for the permanent work. The permanent roof repair or re-roof and structural repairs typically need a permit from the building department. Whether a temporary cover needs its own permit is up to that department, so confirm with the Miami-Dade building department for your address. Inspections usually come in sequence: in-progress inspections where the code requires them, such as fastening or framing while it is still visible, then a final inspection. Exact inspections vary by city, so verify them with the building department. Kendale Lakes is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so permanent roofing products there need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA). A tarp or shrink wrap is not described as code-approved, wind-rated or product-approved. After the final inspection, the permit is closed out. An open or unpermitted job can surface at sale, refinance or insurance renewal and may be cited by code enforcement. We pull permits under our own certifications when the work needs one. You can verify both licenses on the Florida DBPR website, the regulator that oversees the Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Problems to watch for in Kendale Lakes
Tile or shingles lifted by wind
Hurricane and tropical-storm winds can lift barrel tile, shingles and flashing on 1970s–1990s roofs, leaving openings that let in rain.
Fallen trees and limbs
A fallen tree or limb can break trusses, rafters and decking. That damage needs a written scope, not just a cover.
Wind-driven rain inside the home
Once the roof is open, rain can soak insulation, ceilings and walls. Photograph what you see from inside and keep records for your insurer.
Mold and rot from slow drying
Kendale Lakes' year-round humidity means wet framing and drywall can stay wet and start growing mold if the leak isn't stopped and the area dried.
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, which is why the permanent repair should follow.
Waiting in line after a widespread storm
After a storm that hits the whole region, contractors and materials are in demand everywhere. Getting your scope and photos organized early helps.
What we do
- Blue tarp coversPolyethylene tarps fastened with wood battens along the edges and run over the ridge where the roof allows, as a temporary cover until the permanent repair.
- Shrink-wrap roof coversPolyethylene film heat-shrunk tight to the roof, with fewer loose edges for wind to lift. It is designed to last up to about a year (a typical lifespan, not a promise), longer than a standard blue tarp, but it is still temporary.
- Photos and a written scopeWe photograph the damage before and after the cover goes on for your records and your talk with the insurer or agent. We then write up everything the storm damaged: roof covering, decking, framing, fascia, ceilings and walls.
- Structural and interior repairFraming, decking, ceilings and walls are repaired under our Florida Certified Building Contractor license, CBC1265305.
- Permitted new roofThe permanent roof repair or re-roof is done under our Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license, CCC1334811, permitted, inspected and closed out.
When to call
Storm damage can happen in any month, but the risk is highest during hurricane season (June 1 to November 30) and the near-daily thunderstorms of the wet season. Demand also spikes in May and early June as homeowners prepare, and again after named storms and heavy summer thunderstorms. If your roof is damaged, photograph what you can safely see from the ground and from inside the home, keep your records, and call (954) 620-7812 or use the quote form. The estimate is free, and we put the scope in writing before work starts.
We serve Kendale Lakes and nearby areas including The Hammocks, Kendall West, Tamiami, Olympia Heights, Westchester, Richmond West, Country Walk, Three Lakes, West Kendall and the Kendale Lakes Golf & Country Club area.
Roof Tarping in Kendale Lakes: questions we hear
- Is a tarp or shrink wrap a permanent fix?
- No. Either one is a temporary cover until the permanent repair. Shrink wrap is designed to last up to about a year (a typical lifespan, not a promise), longer than a standard blue tarp, but the roof still needs to be repaired or replaced.
- Do I need a permit for the repair after storm damage in Kendale Lakes?
- The permanent roof repair or re-roof and structural repairs typically need a permit. Whether a temporary cover needs one is up to the building department, so confirm with the Miami-Dade building department. We pull permits under our own certifications when the work needs one.
- Does my new roof need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance?
- Yes. Kendale Lakes is in Miami-Dade County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so permanent exterior roofing products installed here need a Miami-Dade NOA. A tarp or shrink wrap is a temporary cover and is not described as product-approved.
- I live in an HOA townhome community. Does that change anything?
- It can. HOA and condo communities are common in Kendale Lakes and often have their own approval requirements for exterior work. Check with your association along with the building department.
- What should I do before the cover goes on?
- Photograph the damage you can safely see from the ground and inside the home, keep your records, and talk to your insurer or agent. Do not go onto the roof yourself.
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