Roofing Services in Kendall, FL

Kendall is the largest suburban market in Miami-Dade by population, spanning an enormous unincorporated area from the Palmetto Expressway west past Krome Avenue and from Bird Road south past SW 152nd Street. The housing stock spans every decade from 1960s mid-century ranch homes through brand-new construction, with the heaviest concentration built between 1980 and 2010. That diversity means there is no single “Kendall roof” — you’ll find concrete tile, asphalt shingle, the occasional metal roof, and a lot of homes carrying multiple layers from past re-roofs that violate current code.

BGI Roofing works across all of Kendall and the surrounding sub-areas (Kendall West, Kendale Lakes, The Hammocks, The Crossings, Three Lakes). We’re Florida-licensed (CCC1337074), HAAG-Certified for residential inspections, CertainTeed ShingleMaster, and a Polyglass Registered Contractor.

The Roofing Challenges Specific to Kendall

• Wide range of housing ages and conditions. Kendall has roofs from every decade since the 1960s. Each era has its own typical failure points, code era, and re-roofing scenarios. A 1970s ranch home is a completely different project than a 2005 tile-roof house in The Hammocks.
• Multi-layer shingle roofs. Many older Kendall homes have 2, sometimes 3, layers of shingle from past re-roofs done before the current code prohibited it. Florida Building Code requires full tear-off; multi-layer roofs cost more to remove.
• Mid-century low-slope sections. Lots of Kendall ranch homes have flat or low-slope additions, carports, and Florida rooms that need mod-bit or TPO — not shingle.
• HOA-restricted master-planned subdivisions. Areas like The Hammocks, The Crossings, and Kendale Lakes have HOAs with specific material/color rules. We verify before quoting.
• Unincorporated permitting. Most of Kendall falls under Miami-Dade County (not a city) for permitting, which means a different building department workflow than incorporated cities.

What We Install in Kendall

• CertainTeed ShingleMaster architectural shingle for the majority of Kendall homes
• Concrete tile and S-tile for the tile-roof neighborhoods and individual homes
• Modified bitumen (Polyglass) for flat-roof sections, additions, and patio covers
• Standing-seam metal when the architecture supports it and the homeowner wants 40–70 year service life
• Tile lift-and-reset on tile homes with sound tile and failed underlayment

Kendall Permitting Notes

Most of Kendall is unincorporated Miami-Dade County, so residential roof permits run through Miami-Dade RER (Regulatory and Economic Resources). Kendall is in the Miami-Dade HVHZ, so all roof products must have NOA approval, and the permit package must include those approvals. For HOA-restricted subdivisions, we coordinate with the architectural review board in parallel with the county permit.

Why Kendall Homeowners Choose BGI

• HAAG-Certified Inspector for accurate read on whether your roof needs replacement or just repair
• Owner-supervised — Andrew Babeu walks every Kendall job
• Multi-material capability — shingle, tile, metal, flat-roof systems
• Honest assessment — we’ll quote a repair when a repair is the right call, not push you toward replacement
• Manufacturer-backed installations — CertainTeed ShingleMaster, Polyglass Registered Contractor

Free Kendall Roof Inspection

Call (305) 894-6575 for a free inspection across Kendall and surrounding areas — Kendall West, Kendale Lakes, The Hammocks, The Crossings, Three Lakes. Or use our instant estimator.

Kendall Roofing FAQs

My Kendall home has two layers of shingle. Can you just add a third?
No — current Florida Building Code requires a full tear-off when re-roofing. Multiple shingle layers trap heat and moisture, void manufacturer warranties, and can hide rotted decking. The right move is a tear-off down to clean decking. We always quote based on what’s actually required for a code-compliant installation.

Do I need a permit if I’m in unincorporated Kendall?
Yes. Even outside of incorporated city limits, Miami-Dade County requires a building permit for any roof replacement, and a final inspection from the county before we close out the project. We pull the permit in your name and schedule the inspection.

When does a Kendall roof actually need replacement vs. repair?
Depends on age, material, and damage extent. A typical asphalt shingle roof in Kendall is past replacement age around 18–22 years. Tile lasts much longer at 30+ years (with periodic underlayment work). Isolated damage typically warrants repair, not replacement. We give you a documented read after a free inspection.

Do you work with The Hammocks, Kendale Lakes, and The Crossings HOAs?
Yes — we prepare the architectural review submission, supply contractor credentials, and coordinate the timing of HOA approval with the Miami-Dade County permit. Most HOAs add 2–4 weeks to the front of the project.

What does a typical Kendall roof replacement cost?
For a typical Kendall single-family home (2,000–3,500 sq ft), asphalt shingle replacement is in the $8,000–$18,000 range and tile replacement is in the $18,000–$40,000 range, with material, pitch, and decking condition driving the variance. We provide written, itemized estimates.