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Fast, Reliable Roof Replacement Across Kendall
Roof replacement in Kendall means meeting Miami-Dade’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone code, and most full re-roofs on the area’s aging concrete tile or shingle homes run between $14,000 and $28,000 depending on size, pitch, and material. Our crews work throughout Kendall weekly, from West Kendall near Tamiami Trail over to the Falls area, and we stock HVHZ-specific materials so permitted work doesn’t stall waiting on parts. Erik Lindgren leads our Kendall roofing team, and you can reach us at (424) 766-4937 any time to talk through what your roof actually needs.
We know this housing stock. The CBS ranchers and two-story tract homes built between 1972 and 1995 all share the same bones: wood trusses, the same underlayment failures, the same corroded flashings. When we quote a Kendall roof, we’re not guessing at what’s under the tile. We’ve seen it, hundreds of times, across the same subdivisions.
Why Birchbark Roofing Is Kendall’s Preferred Roof Replacement Company
Kendall homeowners call us because we nail the local details. We know which subdivisions off Kendall Drive and SW 88th Street have the original 1980s underlayment finally giving out. We know the flat-roof pockets near Killian and the tile-heavy blocks around Country Walk. And we know the Miami-Dade NOA requirement cold, because every roof we install here has to clear it.
Since 2000, Birchbark has been part of the Cedarwell family of roofing companies, and every Kendall job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right, we make it right. That’s stamped on every quote, in writing.
We keep crews in Kendall weekly, so scheduling doesn’t drag. Background-checked, uniformed technicians show up on time, put down shoe covers and drop cloths, and send you a photo of the completed clean-up before we pull out of the driveway. You’ll know the written price before anything starts, and nobody negotiates that away.
Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement in Kendall
Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement in Kendall typically runs $12,000 to $22,000 on a standard single-story CBS ranch, with architectural shingles from GAF, Atlas, or CertainTeed carrying a 130-mph wind rating when installed to manufacturer spec under Miami-Dade HVHZ code. We tear off the old roof down to the deck, inspect and replace any rotted decking, install NOA-stamped underlayment, re-flash every penetration, and finish with a clean-up photo before the crew leaves.
A lot of Kendall homeowners choose architectural shingles because they hold up to the summer thunderstorm cycle better than three-tab, and they’re lighter than concrete tile, which matters if the trusses show stress from Andrew-era repairs.
Decking and Underlayment Work
Kendall’s rain load, around 60 inches a year, means failed underlayment is the quiet killer. We replace rotted decking rather than roofing over it, and we use Miami-Dade NOA-stamped underlayment on every job, whether it’s a small patch area or the full field. Skipping this step is how cheap bids come in low and fail inspection.
Fixing the Leak Before the Roof
Before shingles go down, we address the flashings: valleys, chimney bases, pipe boots, drip edge. Corroded flashing is what actually leaks in Kendall’s tile and shingle roofs, and a new roof over old flashing is a future call-back. Our Roof Replacement team re-seals every penetration to the HVHZ standard.
New Roof Installation in Kendall
New Roof Installation in Kendall is increasingly common on the concrete-tile homes where a re-roof won’t satisfy Miami-Dade inspectors because the truss spacing or roof pitch doesn’t meet the original design assumptions. A full new roof on a Kendall home, including decking repair or replacement, underlayment, and new tile or shingles, lands between $18,000 and $32,000. We provide a written line-item quote before any work starts, so you see exactly where every dollar goes.
New construction and major additions in Kendall must comply with HVHZ from the first fastener. That means the underlayment, the fasteners, the tile or shingle system, and the drip edge all carry Miami-Dade NOAs. We coordinate with Miami-Dade inspectors so the permit clears the first time.
Full System Replacement vs. Overlay
Overlays are allowed in some Florida counties, but Kendall’s HVHZ rules make them a poor fit. We recommend full tear-off to inspect the deck and replace underlayment. It’s the only way to document compliance for an insurance claim later, and it’s what Miami-Dade inspectors expect to see.
Tile-to-Shingle Conversions
Some Kendall homeowners switch from cracked concrete tile to architectural shingle to reduce weight and get a cleaner wind rating. We check truss condition, verify deck attachment, and confirm the new system meets the 130-mph uplift requirements before we write the quote.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kendall
We install and service roofing systems from GAF, Atlas, and CertainTeed, among others, and we stock the Miami-Dade NOA versions of their underlayments and accessories locally for Kendall jobs. That stock matters when a summer storm tears through and every roofer in Dade County is chasing the same material. We don’t wait on a distributor in Broward to ship something down; we keep what Kendall needs on hand or on our trucks. If the dog has to stay inside during tear-off, we coordinate the door schedule with you. We use pet-safe products where there’s a choice, and we never leave debris in the yard.
Common Roof Replacement Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Post-Andrew underlayment failure on concrete tile: Homes re-roofed in 1993 and 1994 are now 30-plus years old, and the underlayment beneath the tile is crumbling. We see whole subdivisions near West Kendall where the tile looks fine but the roof leaks at every seam.
- Corroded flashings at valleys and penetrations: Kendall’s year-round humidity and salt-tinged air eat metal flashing. Rusted drip edge and pipe boots are the hidden source of most “roof leak” calls we answer between Kendall Drive and Killian.
- Fastener pull-through after summer thunderstorms: Sixty inches of rain, most of it in violent squalls, stresses fastener holes over the years. We see this on older tile roofs across the Dadeland and Kendall Lakes areas, where the tile stays put but the fasteners back out.
- Blue-green algae on tile surfaces: The humidity and warmth at Kendall’s urban-Everglades edge fuel algae bloom on concrete tile, especially west toward Tamiami Trail. It’s cosmetic at first, then it degrades the tile surface and drives re-roof inquiries.
Pricing for Roof Replacement in Kendall, FL
Asphalt shingle re-roofs in Kendall generally run $12,000 to $22,000; concrete tile re-roofs or conversions land between $18,000 and $32,000; full new roof installations with decking work can push toward $35,000 on larger two-story homes. What moves the number: roof pitch, deck damage, whether the existing tile can be re-used, and how many penetrations need re-flashing. A quote that doesn’t include NOA-stamped underlayment, drip edge, and fasteners isn’t a compliant Kendall quote; it’s a cheaper number that will fail inspection or leave you re-paying for the same work. Call (424) 766-4937 for a free written estimate. You’ll see the exact dollar figure before we start, and it won’t change unless the scope changes in writing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
While this page covers Roof Replacement in Kendall, our crews also handle jobs in Miami, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, and Pembroke Pines. The same HVHZ standards apply in Dade, but Broward jobs like Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines fall under the Florida Building Code instead, which changes the product approvals. We quote both correctly, every time.
Serving Kendall, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendall area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Roof Replacement in Kendall
In Kendall, under Miami-Dade’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone rules, the roof system, including fasteners, underlayment, and covering, must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance and meet the wind uplift requirements specified for the home’s location and roof geometry, typically around 130 mph for architectural shingles in this area when installed to manufacturer spec. The NOA requirement applies to every component, not just the shingle or tile. Call (424) 766-4937 and we’ll walk you through what your specific house requires.
No. A contractor cannot legally install a roof in Kendall using only standard Florida Building Code-approved materials. Every component from underlayment to fasteners must carry a Miami-Dade NOA stamped for the HVHZ. Materials legal one county north in Broward aren’t automatically permitted in Kendall, and an inspector will flag a job built with non-NOA products. If a quote doesn’t show NOA numbers for the underlayment, fasteners, and flashings, it’s not a compliant Kendall bid. Ask us to see the numbers; they’re on every written quote we issue.
Quite possibly. Roofs replaced in 1993 and 1994 are now past 30 years old, and the underlayment beneath the tile has typically failed even if the tile itself looks sound. We’re re-roofing dozens of post-Andrew tile roofs across Kendall each year, and the pattern is consistent: failing underlayment, corroded flashings, and fastener pull-through. A tile-over or overlay won’t fix the underlayment, and Miami-Dade inspectors generally won’t permit it. Call us for a free inspection; we’ll tell you honestly whether the underlayment has life left or the roof is done.
Your insurance documentation improves when the roof is clearly built to HVHZ code, because the insurer sees documented Miami-Dade NOA products, upgraded underlayment, and re-flashed penetrations on the permit record. We re-roofed a 1980s CBS ranch off SW 88th Street near Tamiami Trail with barrel concrete tile over wood trusses, where the original underlayment had failed and the flashings were rusted through. Because Kendall requires HVHZ compliance, we used a Miami-Dade NOA-stamped underlayment, replaced the drip edge, and re-sealed every penetration to meet the 130-mph wind ratings. The homeowner’s insurance claim documentation noted the upgraded underlayment and flashing, helping preserve their premium after the storm claim.
Look for three things in writing: Miami-Dade NOA numbers on the underlayment, fasteners, and flashings; a line item for decking inspection and replacement; and a clean-up protocol that includes debris removal and a completion photo. A cheap bid usually omits NOA-stamped underlayment, skips decking repair, and buries flashing replacement in a vague allowance. In Kendall, those omissions fail inspection. We give every homeowner a written line-item quote before work starts, and the price doesn’t move unless the scope changes in writing. Call (424) 766-4937 for a free estimate and compare it side by side; the differences show up fast.
Written by Erik Lindgren, Owner at Birchbark Roofing, serving Kendall with HVHZ-compliant roof replacement since 2000.






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