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New construction roofing in Kendale Lakes, FL

Only 1.3 percent of homes in Kendale Lakes were built in 2010 or later, so most roofing work here is on older houses. New construction still goes up, though, and a new home here runs through the same Miami-Dade permit, product approval and inspection steps that govern any roof in a high wind zone. Plan the permit, the approval numbers and the inspection order before the first shingle or tile arrives.

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Updated October 2026

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Permits and approvals

What the Miami-Dade process means for a new roof

The county building office, Miami-Dade Regulatory and Economic Resources, issues roof permits for Kendale Lakes because the community is unincorporated. Kendale Lakes is treated as part of the county rather than a city with its own building department, so that office is the first call.

Miami-Dade sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means every roofing product must carry a statewide approval or a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. The permit application asks for those numbers. You can look up the approval through the state product approval search by its FL number.

Inspection sequence

Timing the roof crew against the Kendale Lakes build

The code sets the order of inspections. Framing must be complete and roof sheathing must be fastened before the dry-in inspection. The roofing inspection covers the dry-in layer, the roof covering and the flashing, and it comes before the final.

  • Roof sheathing nailed with the ring shank nails the code names
  • Dry-in underlayment in place, using one of the three approved options
  • Drip edge fastened at the eaves and gables before the covering goes on
  • Tile, if used, set over solid sheathing and to the manufacturer's instructions

Permits also expire if work stalls. A permit that does not start within six months can become invalid, and a stop of six months or more counts as abandonment. Plan the roof crew so the build does not sit idle past those dates.

Codes and crews

Code edition and who may do the work

The 2023 edition of the Florida Building Code has applied since December 31, 2023. A Kendale Lakes application filed on or after December 31, 2026 moves to the Ninth Edition, so a late-year filing deserves a check with the county before plans are finalized.

A builder may put asphalt or fiberglass shingles on its own new building without a roofing license. Tile, metal and membrane work on a Miami-Dade roof goes to a contractor holding a roofing certificate or registration.

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Questions

New construction roofing in Kendale Lakes: questions

Do new homes in Kendale Lakes need a 2026 code edition roof?

It depends on the filing date. Applications submitted on or after December 31, 2026 fall under the Ninth Edition of the Florida Building Code, while earlier ones stay under the 2023 Eighth Edition. Miami-Dade Regulatory and Economic Resources, the office that issues permits in Kendale Lakes, can confirm which edition applies to a specific application.

Source: Miami-Dade County RER notice, read Oct 5, 2026

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Who issues the roof permit for new construction in Kendale Lakes?

Miami-Dade Regulatory and Economic Resources issues the permit. Kendale Lakes is a census-designated place inside unincorporated Miami-Dade County, so the county building office handles the application.

Source: Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) - Building & Permits, read Oct 5, 2026

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Can an owner use a private provider on a Kendale Lakes build?

Yes, the owner may choose one. Under Florida Statute 553.791(2)(a), the fee owner, or the owner's contractor with written authorization, may hire a private provider for plans review or inspections. Miami-Dade Regulatory and Economic Resources still issues the Kendale Lakes permit, and the county sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so ask that office how a provider's reports are handled. Many homes in the area date to a median build year of 1980, so older roofs deserve a close look during plan review. Confirm the provider's license with the state before signing.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.791 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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What does the builder warranty cover for a new roof in Florida?

Florida Statute 553.837 requires a builder to warrant a newly constructed home for one year against construction defects of equipment, material or workmanship that cause a material violation of the Florida Building Code. For a Kendale Lakes home, where only 1.3 percent of housing was built in 2010 or later, that one-year coverage is most relevant to recent builds. Your builder or your insurer can explain how the one year applies to your home.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.837 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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