Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
The flat-rate roof tarping specialist in Kendall West, FL
Roof Tarping & Shrink Wrap for homes in Kendall West and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Much of Kendall West was built out in the boom years before Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and large parts were rebuilt or re-roofed afterward under tougher Miami-Dade wind codes. After a storm, a roof here can be open to the rain while roofers across the region are all busy. When you choose who covers it, look for a roofing-only contractor with a Florida roofing license you can verify on the Florida DBPR website, a written flat-rate quote that says what is included, and a company that is insured. Flat Rate Roofing Inc holds Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334537, a state certification valid in every Florida county.
We put temporary covers on storm- or leak-damaged roofs: blue polyethylene tarps and shrink wrap. We look at the damage and the deck first, then fasten a cover suited to your roof type. A cover is temporary until the permanent repair, so we also give you a written flat-rate quote for that repair. Our office is in Sunrise, in Broward County.
Kendall West homes are mostly concrete block with stucco and tile or shingle roofs. Many sit in HOA-governed subdivisions and gated communities across West Kendall. Because the area was built out before Andrew and then partly re-roofed, one street can mix original 1980s roofs with post-Andrew work, and wind can damage them in different ways. Hurricane and tropical-storm exposure is the dominant risk here, and the May to October rainy season brings daily thunderstorms. An opening that stays uncovered can let water into decking, insulation and ceilings quickly. If you live in an HOA community, check whether your association has its own approval process before work begins.
Problems to watch for in Kendall West
Wind lifting tile, shingles and flashing
Hurricane and tropical-storm wind can lift tile, shingles and flashing on Kendall West roofs and leave the deck exposed. A temporary cover keeps rain out until the permanent repair.
Fallen limbs puncturing the deck
A fallen limb can puncture the roof deck and leave a hole that the next afternoon thunderstorm will find. The deck needs a look before any cover goes on.
Wind-driven rain through an open roof
During the May to October rainy season, rain entering an open roof can soak decking, insulation and ceilings. Photograph the water damage inside and keep your records.
Tarps fastened the wrong way
A tarp fastened through the middle of the roof, or stopped short of the ridge, can let water run in underneath it. Water should shed over the cover, not under it.
Covers worn down by sun, heat and wind
Sun, heat and wind wear a cover down the longer it stays up. A temporary cover is no substitute for the permanent repair.
Crews in demand after a widespread storm
After a storm that hits a whole region, roofers and materials are in demand across Miami-Dade. Having your damage photographed and your quote request in early helps you plan.
What we do
- Damage and deck checkWe look at the damage and the deck before the cover goes on, so we know what the cover has to protect.
- Blue tarps done properlyTarps are secured with wood battens fastened along the edges and run over the ridge where the roof allows, so water sheds over the cover rather than under it.
- Shrink wrap coversPolyethylene film is heat-shrunk tight over the damaged section or the whole roof, leaving fewer loose edges for wind to lift. Shrink wrap is designed to last up to about a year (a typical lifespan, not a promise), longer than a standard blue tarp.
- Fastened to suit your roofCovers are fastened to suit tile, shingle, metal and flat roofs, which covers the mix of roof types in West Kendall.
- Photos and a written flat-rate quoteWe take photos before and after for your records and your insurance claim. You also get a written flat-rate quote for the permanent repair or re-roof that says what is included.
Licenses, permits and codes in Kendall West
A tarp or shrink-wrap cover is a temporary measure until the permanent repair. For that permanent work, the rule is this: "Roofing work in Florida legally requires a licensed roofing contractor and generally a permit from the local building department; a contractor's license is verified on the Florida DBPR website." The regulator is the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Whether a temporary cover needs a permit is up to your local building department, so confirm with them. Kendall West is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. For permanent roofing products, the rule is: "Miami-Dade and Broward are Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Roofing products used there need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for that use; elsewhere in Florida they need a Florida Product Approval (or local approval). Either way the product is installed per its approval." That applies to the permanent roof, not to a temporary tarp or wrap.
When to call
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Demand for roofers in West Kendall spikes in late May and after major storms. A roof can need a cover after a hurricane, a tropical storm, a severe thunderstorm or a fallen tree in any month. The phone at (954) 775-8990 is answered around the clock. The Sunrise office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. You can also request a free quote with the form on this page. Tell us what happened and send photos if you have them.
We serve Kendall West and nearby areas including Kendale Lakes, The Hammocks, Tamiami, Richmond West, Country Walk, The Crossings, Olympia Heights, University Park, Westchester, Sunset and West Kendall.
Roof Tarping in Kendall West: questions we hear
- Is a tarp or shrink wrap a roof repair?
- No. Both are temporary covers that keep rain out until the permanent repair is done. We give you a written flat-rate quote for that repair, and it says what is included.
- How long does shrink wrap last compared with a blue tarp?
- Shrink wrap is designed to last up to about a year (a typical lifespan, not a promise), longer than a standard blue tarp. We give no set duration for a tarp. Sun, heat and wind wear any cover down the longer it stays up, so plan the permanent repair.
- Should I climb up and cover the roof myself?
- No. A damaged roof deck can be unsafe, and wet surfaces make it worse. Stay off the roof, photograph the damage from the ground and inside, and call us.
- What should I do about my insurance after storm damage in Kendall West?
- Photograph the damage, keep your records and talk to your insurer or agent. We take photos before and after the cover goes on, which you can keep for your records.
- My home was re-roofed after Andrew. Does that change anything?
- Much of West Kendall was re-roofed after 1992 under tougher Miami-Dade wind codes, while other homes still have original 1980s roofs. We check the deck and the roof type first and cover it to suit. For a permanent repair, we give you a written flat-rate quote.
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