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A roof inspection in Kendall typically costs between $150 and $450 for a standard visual and structural assessment, with more detailed forensic or wind-mitigation inspections running $350 to $700 depending on roof size and complexity. Most inspections here take 45 minutes to two hours on site, and you should receive a written report with photographs the same day. If you’re in Kendall and need someone who actually knows what the FBC 7th Edition wind-uplift code demands from your roof, call Brennan Roofing at (361) 320-9467.
Why Brennan Roofing Is Kendall’s Preferred Roof Inspection Company
Kendall homeowners deal with a specific set of roof problems that most inspection reports never address. The area’s mix of 1970s concrete tile roofs and later asphalt shingle systems means a generic checklist won’t catch what’s actually failing here. Our technicians work under The Garrison Code, which means the inspection follows the same disciplined sequence every time: underlayment condition, secondary water barrier verification, decking attachment, flashing and fastener corrosion, and wind-uplift compliance.
Every Brennan Roofing technician who arrives at your Kendall home is background-checked and in uniform. You’ll know exactly who’s climbing onto your roof before they set foot on the ladder. Our crews serve Kendall neighborhoods including Kendale Lakes, The Crossings, and West Kendall directly, and dispatches are coordinated from our South Florida office so scheduling is responsive to the area’s storm patterns.
Travis Oakley leads our inspection operations, and he insists on one thing above all: the homeowner gets the price in writing before any work starts. That applies to inspections as much as repairs. No number moves at the door.
Roof Inspection Services in Kendall
Roof Inspection Services in Kendall have to account for Florida’s wind-uplift code, which is stricter than what most national inspection checklists assume. A proper inspection here verifies more than just whether the shingles look fine. It checks whether the secondary water barrier actually exists under the roof covering, whether the decking is fastened to the trusses at the right intervals, and whether the flashing and fasteners have survived Kendall’s salt-laden humidity. A standard inspection runs $150 to $450. A wind-mitigation inspection, the kind your insurance company wants documented, runs $350 to $700.
Structural and Wind-Uplift Verification
We check the roof’s connection points: decking nails, truss ties, and the condition of any existing hurricane straps. Kendall homes built before 2002 often lack the secondary water barrier the current code requires, and our report documents exactly what’s present and what isn’t. That documentation matters when you file a claim.
Leak and Moisture Assessment
Kendall’s wet season from May to October pushes water into places a dry roof hides. We trace staining, check for trapped moisture in the decking, and inspect valleys and penetrations where the area’s intense afternoon thunderstorms first find a way through.
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Hail Damage Roof in Kendall
Hail Damage Roof work in Kendall is less common than wind damage, but when hail does come through, it tends to hit concrete tile hard. The 1970s and 1980s tile roofs across Kendall are especially vulnerable: hail cracks aging tile, and then the next heavy rain gets under the broken surface and into the decking. A hail damage assessment in Kendall runs $150 to $450, and our report maps every impact point so you can file an insurance claim with documentation rather than a guess.
Tile Fracture Mapping
Cracked or chipped concrete tile doesn’t always leak immediately. It fails later, during the wet season. We walk the entire field, mark every fractured tile, and photograph them individually so the report shows the full scope of what hail actually did.
Underlayment Exposure Check
When hail breaks tile, the underlayment underneath becomes the first line of defense. On many Kendall homes from the 1970s and 80s, that underlayment is original and already past its service life. We document the exposure so the repair scope includes replacing what the hail exposed, not just swapping cracked tile.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kendall
We work with materials from GAF, Atlas, and Tamko, and we keep common components for these systems stocked for Kendall customers so repair or replacement recommendations aren’t delayed by supply chain waits. When your inspection identifies a shingle system approaching the end of its life, we can quote a GAF architectural shingle with the wind rating Kendall code demands, or match the concrete tile profile on older homes with a compatible Atlas or Tamko line. The brands are real, and the choices are explained plainly so you decide based on what your roof actually needs.
Common Roof Inspection Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Missing or failed secondary water barrier. Homes built before the 2002 Florida Building Code often have no self-adhered barrier under the roof covering. The owner usually discovers this only after a hurricane claim gets denied.
- Corroded fasteners and flashing from salt-laden air. Kendall’s proximity to the coast means metal components degrade faster than the shingles or tile above them. A roof that looks fine from the ground can be held together by fasteners that are already failing.
- Cracked or slipped concrete tile on 1970s and 80s homes. The original tile on many Kendall houses has outlived its fasteners. Patching tile without addressing the corroded clips and flashing underneath leaves the same failure point waiting for the next storm.
- Shingle roofs signed off without verifying the starter strip or ridge vent. The wind-uplift rating on a shingle system only holds if the starter course and ridge are installed to spec. Kendall’s humidity makes ventilation mistakes worse, trapping moisture in the attic.
Pricing for Roof Inspection in Kendall, FL
A standard roof inspection in Kendall runs $150 to $450, with the range driven by roof size, height, and the age of the system. Wind-mitigation inspections, which document the features your insurance company cares about, run $350 to $700. If your inspection leads to repair or replacement work, we credit the inspection fee toward the job. Every estimate is free, and the price goes on paper before any work starts. No number changes at the door. Call (361) 320-9467 to schedule yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
Brennan Roofing serves Kendall and the surrounding South Florida communities, including Miami, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, and Pembroke Pines. The same Garrison Standard applies on every job: written pricing, background-checked uniformed technicians, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If you’re in one of these nearby cities, reach out and we’ll coordinate service through our South Florida dispatch.
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 Inspection in Kendall
Kendall falls under the Florida Building Code 7th Edition, which requires roof systems to resist uplift pressures based on wind speed maps for Miami-Dade County. In practice, most residential roofs in Kendall need to be designed and installed for 130 mph or higher wind resistance, depending on the home’s exact location and exposure. The rating only counts if the fasteners, decking attachment, and secondary water barrier are all installed to the code’s nailing schedule. A cheap quote that doesn’t address those components doesn’t actually meet the rating. Call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll verify what your roof actually has.
Because the Florida Building Code has required a secondary water barrier under every roof covering since 2002, and most Kendall homes built before that don’t have one. Without it, a single torn shingle or cracked tile during a hurricane lets water straight through to the decking, which is exactly how interior water damage and denied insurance claims happen. Our inspection documents whether the barrier is present, what condition it’s in, and what it would take to bring the roof into compliance. Call (361) 320-9467 for an inspection that checks what actually matters here.
Check whether both quotes include the secondary water barrier, the decking attachment upgrade, and the wind-rated fastening pattern. Those are the line items that separate a code-compliant roof from one that looks cheaper on paper but will fail at the first hurricane. At Brennan Roofing, the written quote lists every component: underlayment, barrier, fasteners, flashing, and the nailing schedule. If the other quote doesn’t itemize those, the comparison isn’t apples to apples. Call (361) 320-9467 and we’ll walk you through what a compliant quote includes.
Yes. Many Kendall homes built in the 1970s and 80s still have their original concrete tile or early shingle roofs, and most insurers now require a roof inspection result showing at least five years of remaining service life before they’ll write or renew a policy. If your roof is over 15 years old, the inspection report becomes the document that decides whether you’re insurable. A detailed report with photographs and specific findings puts you in a much stronger position than a generic checklist. Call (361) 320-9467 to schedule an inspection that gives your insurer what they actually ask for.
Every two years is the right interval for most Kendall homes, and ideally right before the wet season starts in May. The UV and heat here age shingles and tile faster than inland Florida, and the salt air works on fasteners and flashing year-round. After any windstorm or hurricane that produced gusts over 60 mph, get an inspection before you file a claim. The documentation from a post-storm inspection is often the difference between a covered repair and a denied claim. Call (361) 320-9467 to schedule yours.
We inspected a 1985 single-family home off SW 127th Avenue in Kendall where the original concrete tile roof had cracked and shifted after a windstorm, and found the underlayment was long past its service life with no secondary water barrier beneath it. Our crew documented the failed flashing and missing ice and water shield at the valleys, then specified a GAF system with a self-adhered secondary barrier and a 130 mph wind-rated architectural shingle installed to the FBC nailing schedule. The owner used our inspection report and permit documentation to support the insurance claim instead of eating the interior water damage out of pocket.
That’s the spine of how we work in Kendall: the inspection report isn’t just a summary, it’s the documentation that protects your claim and your home. Call Brennan Roofing at (361) 320-9467 to schedule your Roof Inspection and get the price in writing before any work starts. Travis Oakley and our Kendall crews will make sure you know exactly what your roof is actually dealing with.
Written by Travis Oakley, Owner at Brennan Roofing, serving Kendall and South Florida.