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Roof replacement in Kendall West, FL

Kendall West's median home was built in 1986, which suggests many roofs here are now past 25 years old. Replacing one in this unincorporated part of Miami-Dade County means a county permit, and the county building office issues it. The rules that apply are set by South Florida's stricter building zone.

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Updated October 2026

Drone view looking down on a gray-blend shingle roof with two front gables, a debris container and a pickup in the driveway beyond.

Kendall West figures this page uses

Median year homes were built
1986
Share of homes built before 1980
17.7%
Share of homes built 2010 or later
2.2%

Roof age

What the roof age in Kendall West means for you

Kendall West's median home year is 1986, and the county median is 1980. That makes this community a little newer than the county as a whole. Still, a roof installed in the mid-1980s would now be close to four decades old.

Only 17.7 percent of homes here were built before 1980, and just 2.2 percent came in 2010 or later. That leaves most roofs in the middle band, many likely original or close to it. Check the age on your own roof before assuming it has years left.

Citizens Property Insurance asks for at least five years of useful life on roofs over 25 years old, shingle or 50 years old, tile or metal. If your roof is that old, you may need an inspection report before your policy renews.

Permits

Kendall West re-roof jobs go through a permit pull and a series of city inspections, and we handle both for you

Kendall West is unincorporated, so the county building office issues the roof permit. Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources handles this. Any roof replacement in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone needs an HVHZ Uniform Roofing Permit Application completed by a licensed contractor.

Roof-deck nailing and the secondary water barrier are checked during the work. If the existing deck is water soaked or deteriorated, a new covering cannot go over it. Ask your contractor to confirm the deck condition before any tear-off begins.

Under the 25 percent rule, if more than 25 percent of your roof is replaced in a 12-month period, the whole roof covering must be redone. Homes with a roof built to the 2007 Florida Building Code may qualify for an exception.

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Questions

Roof replacement in Kendall West: questions

Does the 25% roof rule apply to my Kendall West home?

It applies to any Kendall West roof where more than 25 percent of the area is redone within 12 months. Miami-Dade County's building office enforces the Florida Building Code's version of this rule. Homes with roofs built to the 2007 Florida Building Code may qualify for an exception, so ask the permit office to confirm your roof's status before work begins.

Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026

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Who issues a roof permit in Kendall West?

Kendall West is unincorporated Miami-Dade County, so Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources issues roof permits. Any roof replacement here requires an HVHZ Uniform Roofing Permit Application completed by a licensed contractor.

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

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How old are the roofs on homes in Kendall West?

The median Kendall West home was built in 1986, about 40 years ago. Only 2.2 percent of homes here date from 2010 or later. Many roofs are likely near the end of their useful life, so an inspection can confirm how much life remains.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25035, via Census Reporter API, read Oct 5, 2026

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Does insurance require a roof inspection in Kendall West?

Citizens Property Insurance requires documentation of at least five years of remaining useful life for roofs older than 25 years if the roof is shingle, or 50 years if it is tile or metal. Florida law lets an insurer require an inspection for a roof 15 years or older. Check your policy and talk with your insurer or agent about what they need.

Source: Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, inspections FAQ (updated 2026-03-17), read Oct 4, 2026

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  4. 4.Share of homes built before 1980: 17.7%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25034, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  5. 5.Share of homes built 2010 or later: 2.2%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25034, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
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