Certified Building Contractor CBC1265305 · Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334811
Roof Tarping & Storm Damage, repaired or rebuilt in Kendall, FL
Roof Tarping & Storm Repair for homes in Kendall and the surrounding area — permitted, inspected and closed out. Free estimate.
Kendall took the direct hit from Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and that history shapes how a storm-damaged roof is handled here. A tarp or shrink wrap is only a temporary cover. The permanent repair or re-roof is what typically needs a permit from the building department, followed by in-progress and final inspections and a permit closed out at the end. Kendall is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so the roofing products used for that permanent work need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA).
Final Touch Builders is a general contractor that repairs, remodels and builds, so one company can cover the whole path. We put the temporary cover on, photograph the damage, write up everything the storm damaged, then do the structural and interior repair under our Florida Certified Building Contractor license and the new roof under our Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license. Both licenses are verifiable on the Florida DBPR website. The quote is free.
Kendall's housing includes many 1960s–1990s concrete block and stucco homes with low-slope or barrel-tile roofs, plus townhouses and mid-rise condos near Dadeland and the Palmetto Expressway corridor. Because the area was rebuilt or re-roofed under tougher wind codes after Andrew, a roof's age and how it was built affect what a storm can do to it. From May through October, near-daily thunderstorms mean an open roof can take on wind-driven rain quickly, soaking decking, insulation, ceilings and walls. Salt-laden air from Biscayne Bay and constant humidity also speed up corrosion and moisture problems in damaged areas that stay exposed. After a widespread storm, contractors and materials are in demand across the whole region, so documenting damage early helps.
Permits, inspections and close-out in Kendall
Start with the permanent work, because that is where the permit path applies. A roof repair, re-roof or structural repair typically needs a permit from the building department, and we pull it under our own certifications when the work needs one. Whether a temporary cover itself needs anything from the building department is that department's call, so confirm there. Inspections usually run in sequence: in-progress inspections where the code requires them, such as fastening or framing while it is visible, then a final inspection. Exact inspections vary by city, so verify with the building department for your address. Kendall is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so permanent roofing products need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA). After the final inspection, the permit should be closed. Unpermitted or open permits can surface at sale, refinance or insurance renewal and may be cited by code enforcement. Florida DBPR, through the Construction Industry Licensing Board, oversees contractor licensing.
Problems to watch for in Kendall
Tile, shingles or flashing lifted by wind
Hurricane and tropical-storm winds can pull up tile, shingles and flashing, leaving openings that rain reaches even when the damage looks small from the ground.
Fallen trees and limbs
A fallen tree or heavy limb can break trusses, rafters and decking. Damage like that needs a written scope and a permanent structural repair, not just a cover.
Wind-driven rain inside the home
Once the roof is open, wet decking, insulation, ceilings and walls can follow. In Kendall's humid climate, wet drywall and framing that stay wet raise rot and mold risk.
A tarp that lets water in
A tarp fastened through the middle of the roof, or stopped short of the ridge, can let water in underneath. Edges need wood battens, and the cover should run over the ridge where the roof allows.
A cover left up too long
Sun, heat and wind wear a cover down the longer it stays up. Kendall's wet season of near-daily thunderstorms makes a long wait before the permanent repair a real risk.
Condo and townhouse roof damage
Near Dadeland and the Palmetto Expressway corridor, many buildings are townhouses or mid-rise condos. Damage there may involve association requirements as well as the building department.
What we do
- Temporary coverWe install a blue polyethylene tarp fastened with wood battens along the edges, run over the ridge where the roof allows. A tarp is temporary protection, not a repair.
- Shrink-wrap optionShrink wrap is polyethylene 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.
- Photos and written scopeWe photograph the damage before and after the cover goes on, for your records and any insurance claim. You then get a written scope of everything the storm damaged, including roof covering, decking, framing, fascia, ceilings and walls, before work starts.
- Structural and interior repairFraming, decking, ceilings and walls are repaired under our Florida Certified Building Contractor license, CBC1265305. Repairs and the roof can run under one permitted job.
- New roof, permitted and closed outThe new roof is installed under our Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license, CCC1334811. We schedule the inspections and close out the permit, because a job is finished when it is permitted, inspected and closed out.
When to call
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and Kendall demand picks up before and during it. Tarping is needed after hurricanes, tropical storms, severe thunderstorms and fallen trees in any month, so a dry winter is no reason to put off a damaged roof. Because a cover wears down over time, start planning the permanent repair early. To get a free estimate, call (954) 620-7812 or send a request with the quote form on this page.
We serve Kendall and nearby areas including Dadeland, Kendale Lakes, The Hammocks, Sunset, Glenvar Heights, Olympia Heights, Snapper Creek, Devon-Aire, Calusa and Continental Park.
Roof Tarping in Kendall: questions we hear
- Is a tarp a roof repair?
- No. A tarp or shrink wrap is a temporary cover that protects the home until the permanent repair. The permanent repair or re-roof is the work that typically needs a permit and inspections.
- How long does shrink wrap last compared with a 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.
- What products does a permanent roof in Kendall need?
- Kendall is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so exterior roofing products installed here need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA). Confirm details for your address with the local building department.
- What should I do before the roof is covered?
- Photograph the damage from the ground and inside the home, keep your records, and talk to your insurer or agent. Stay off the roof, since a damaged roof can be unsafe. We also take before-and-after photos when the cover goes on.
- Why did Hurricane Andrew matter for my roof's repair?
- Kendall took a direct hit from Andrew in 1992, and much local housing was rebuilt or re-roofed under tougher South Florida wind codes. Your roof's age and construction affect what the permanent repair involves. We outline that in the written scope.
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