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New construction roofing in The Hammocks, FL

Only 11.3 percent of homes in The Hammocks were built in 2010 or later. That is a small share of newer construction, so most roofs here are older. For a new build, the roof is part of a sequence of permits and inspections that the county building office runs. Plan the roof around those steps.

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Updated October 2026

Two-story house with red tile roof, green shutters, screened porch, and palm trees on a sunny lawn.
A roof deck sheathed in red-brown ZIP System panels with black seam tape, a bucket and a ladder on the deck, homes and a street behind.Our work
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The Hammocks figures this page uses

Share of homes built 2010 or later
11.3%
Housing units (ACS 5-year)
20,355
Median year homes were built
1991

Code edition timing

Which code edition your roof permit falls under

Any roofing permit filed on December 31, 2026 or later is governed by the Ninth Edition of the Florida Building Code. Permits filed earlier fall under the 2023 Eighth Edition instead. If your builder files its roof permit near the turn of the year, confirm which edition the county office is using before the plans go in.

Miami-Dade sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so the strong hurricane provisions apply to any new roof here. The county office issues the permit for this unincorporated place, so direct permit questions there.

What the inspector checks

Approval of the deck, underlayment, and roofing products for a new roof

In Miami-Dade, roofing needs statewide product approval, and the permit application carries the product approval or Notice of Acceptance number. Ask your builder for that number and check it against the state lookup before the shingles or tile arrive.

  • Roof sheathing must use ring shank nails of the specified type and size.
  • Shingle roofs need one of three dry-in underlayment methods before the final cover goes on.
  • Tile goes only over solid sheathing, installed to the manufacturer's instructions.

Sequence and timing

Timing the roof work so it lines up with construction and inspection phases

The code lists the inspections in order: framing after the roof is in place, sheathing, then roofing for dry-in, insulation, covering and flashing. A roof that goes on out of sequence can stall the final inspection.

A builder may self-perform asphalt shingles on its own new building. Work on tile, metal, or membrane roofs has to be handled by a roofing contractor who holds certification or registration. Florida Statute 489.113 governs who may do this work.

Gutters with downspouts are required on buildings with eaves under 6 inches, and downspouts must discharge at least 1 foot from the wall. Plan these with the roof so the downspout runs are set before the landscaping.

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Questions

New construction roofing in The Hammocks: questions

Why am I getting so many spam texts about roofing?

Unsolicited roofing texts are a common complaint in dense South Florida areas. The Hammocks has 20,355 housing units according to the 2024 5-year American Community Survey, which gives marketers many targets. Check any contractor's license and product approval number yourself before you agree to work.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25001, via Census Reporter API, read Oct 5, 2026

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What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?

Under the building code, no more than 25 percent of an existing roof can be repaired or replaced in any 12-month period unless the whole roof is replaced. The rule is in FBC-Building section 1511.1.1. It also has an exception for roofs built to the 2007 code or later. Ask your building office how it applies to your roof.

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

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What should I check before hiring a roofer for a new roof in The Hammocks?

For a new roof in The Hammocks, check each contractor's state certification or registration under Florida Statute 489.113 and ask for the product approval number on the permit. The community has a large stock of older housing, and the median year homes were built is 1991, so many roofs there are nearing the age when replacement is worth considering.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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