Kendall
Plumber in Kendall, FL
Decades-old suburban homes, mature trees and roofs rebuilt after Hurricane Andrew: Kendall has its own plumbing and roofing patterns.
Suburban Miami, grown up around Kendall Drive
Kendall is a large unincorporated area in southwest Miami-Dade, laid out along Kendall Drive, SW 88th Street, and filled with single-story ranch-style concrete-block homes. Most of it was built from the 1960s through the 1980s, and next to it sit communities such as Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay. Because it is unincorporated, building permits here are handled by Miami-Dade County.
Hurricane Andrew struck this part of the county in August 1992 and changed local building codes afterward. Many Kendall homes were repaired or re-roofed in the years that followed, which means a lot of roofs here are now at an age when attention is due, and neighbors may have different roof ages depending on when they were rebuilt.
The lots are larger than in the city core, with mature trees. Roots go looking for water, and older drain lines under those lawns are an easy target. Some properties are also on septic systems instead of county sewer, which changes how a drain backup is diagnosed.
What Kendall customers ask us about
Drain Cleaning
Mature trees and older drain lines on large lots make root intrusion and repeat clogs a regular call.
Roof Replacement
Roofs from the post-Andrew rebuilding years are getting old, and replacement now happens under today's permit and wind rules.
Water Heater Repair
Garage water heaters that have run for years show scale, failing elements and slow leaks around the base.
Residential Plumbing
Homes of this age have fixtures, valves and supply lines that are overdue for replacement.
Local considerations for plumbing and roofing in Kendall
Permits through Miami-Dade County
In unincorporated Kendall, permits for roof and larger plumbing work go through the county rather than a city building department, which affects who inspects the job and how long it takes.
Roof age after Hurricane Andrew
Many roofs here were replaced after 1992. Insurers look at roof age, so knowing when yours was installed helps you plan a replacement before it becomes a claims problem.
Roots and drain lines
Large lots with mature trees mean roots can reach older sewer and drain lines. Cleaning clears the roots now, and a pipe repair may be needed to keep them out.
Septic or sewer
Some Kendall properties use septic tanks. A slow drain or backup on a septic property may point to the tank or drain field instead of the drain pipe.
Service area: Kendall, FL
Questions about service in Kendall
How do I know if my Kendall home is on sewer or septic?
Check your water and sewer bill, your property records, or look for a septic tank access lid in the yard. If you are not sure, tell us when you call and we will help you work out what you have.
My roof was replaced after Hurricane Andrew. Is it due for replacement?
It may be, depending on the material and its condition. A roof from the 1990s is now around three decades old, so an inspection is worthwhile, especially if your insurer is asking about it.
Do you serve Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay too?
Those villages border Kendall, and we can talk about serving them. Call with your address and we will confirm. Their permit rules may differ from the unincorporated county, which affects timing.
Tree roots keep clogging my line. Is cleaning enough?
Cleaning clears roots from the line right now, but if the pipe has a crack or open joint they will come back. A repair or replacement of that section is the lasting fix, and we can explain the options.
Plumbing or roof problem in Kendall?
Tell us the age of the house and what you are seeing. We will tell you what we would check first.
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