Roof replacement and repair for Westchester's single-family homes, with permits through Miami-Dade County and state-licensed contractors.
Westchester is a long-established, mostly residential area around Bird Road, Coral Way and FIU, full of 1950s and 1960s single-family homes. Many have been added onto, so a roof can combine sloped sections with flat additions.
Westchester is unincorporated, which means your roofing permit and inspections go through Miami-Dade County, not a city.
I'm Oscar Gonzalez, an independent roofing consultant. I work with a vetted network of licensed, insured roofing contractors and help Westchester homeowners make confident decisions with honest advice and transparent pricing.
Done right, fully permitted, and built for South Florida weather.
Full roof replacement using tile, metal, shingle or flat systems. Fully permitted and built to the HVHZ code.
Honest repairs for leaks, storm damage and worn sections, with no unnecessary replacements.
Fast tarping after storms or sudden damage, to protect your home until permanent repairs.
Damage assessment, repairs and insurance documentation support.
Inspections for insurance, pre-purchase, storm damage and maintenance, with written findings.
TPO, flat, metal and built-up systems for condos, businesses and commercial properties.
Every installation meets Miami-Dade HVHZ standards, with NOA-approved products, which is essential for insurance and wind mitigation credits.
A properly built new roof can lower your windstorm premium once a wind mitigation inspection documents it.
Your licensed contractor pulls the permit and schedules every inspection, from tin cap to final.
I'm a consultant, not a salesman. I tell you whether you need a repair or a replacement, and why.
Free inspection. Honest estimate. No pressure.
Mid-century homes often have flat or low-slope sections over additions and porches. The tie-in with the main roof is a common leak point.
Older decks may need more wood replacement once the old roof comes off, so the per-sheet price in the bid matters.
Many homes here qualify for hurricane mitigation upgrades during a re-roof, which can also lower your windstorm premium.
Roofing permits here are handled by Miami-Dade County's permitting office (Westchester is unincorporated). The work is inspected in stages, typically the tin cap, the dry-in and the final, and your insurer will want to see the closed permit.
Westchester is in Miami-Dade's High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), the strictest roofing code in the country. Every product must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA).
Areas I serve include the neighborhoods around Bird Road, Coral Way, Tamiami Trail and FIU.
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Roofing permits in Westchester are handled by Miami-Dade County's permitting office (Westchester is unincorporated). Every replacement and most larger repairs need one, and products must carry Miami-Dade approval (NOA) because Westchester is in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone.
Westchester is unincorporated, so Miami-Dade County handles roofing permits and inspections. Your licensed contractor should apply and schedule each inspection.
On older homes, nobody knows how much deck wood is damaged until the old roof is removed. Bids with a small allowance and a high per-sheet price can end up costing much more.
All of Westchester, including the neighborhoods around Bird Road, Coral Way, Tamiami Trail and FIU. Call or WhatsApp 786-286-7963. I usually respond within the hour.