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Roofing Violations
Unpermitted roof work, failed inspections, after-the-fact permits
General Construction
Any unpermitted work, open permits, lien resolution
Structural Violations
Unpermitted additions, structural modifications
Window & Door Violations
Impact window permits, non-compliant installations
Plumbing Violations
Unpermitted plumbing work, inspection failures
Emergency Violations
Stop-work orders, daily fines, urgent compliance
The City of Hialeah requires a Certificate of Re-Occupancy before title to any single-family, duplex, or townhouse dwelling can be transferred — codified in Hialeah Code Section 98-415. The Hialeah Building Department conducts a Re-Occupancy inspection that confirms the dwelling complies with the residential occupancy regulations of its zoning district — for example, that the property has no more dwelling units than its zoning allows and that its use matches its legal designation.
Importantly, the Re-Occupancy inspection is a zoning and occupancy check — it is expressly not a structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspection. In practice, the most common reason a Hialeah home fails is an unpermitted garage conversion, addition, or efficiency unit that creates an illegal extra dwelling or a use that doesn't match the zoning. AGK Construction & Roofing legalizes or corrects that work — and separately resolves any open building-code violations, open permits, and liens that would block your closing through the lender or title company.
Serving Hialeah, FL 33010 · 33012 · 33013 · 33014 · 33015 · 33016 · 5 Active FL Licenses
AGK Construction & Roofing is a licensed general contractor specializing in building code violation resolution for residential and commercial properties in Hialeah. As Miami-Dade County's second largest city with a population exceeding 220,000, Hialeah has one of the most active building departments and code enforcement divisions in South Florida. The city has a large stock of older single-family homes, duplexes, and multi-family buildings — many with unpermitted work accumulated over decades. With five active Florida contractor licenses covering roofing, general construction, plumbing, glass & glazing, and mechanical, AGK resolves virtually every violation type on Hialeah properties under one contract and handles all communication with the Hialeah Building Department at 501 Palm Ave on your behalf.
The City of Hialeah Code Enforcement Division actively patrols all neighborhoods and responds to named complaints immediately. Violations result in daily fines ordered by the Special Magistrate and recorded liens that block all property sales, refinances, and Re-Occupancy Certificates. Hialeah's large stock of older properties means many homeowners are unaware of unpermitted work done by previous owners — until it surfaces at closing. Call AGK at (954) 807-3455 for a free same-week inspection.
Hialeah is one of the oldest incorporated cities in Miami-Dade County and has a dense, diverse housing stock ranging from 1950s concrete block homes to newer townhome developments. Many properties have undergone multiple renovations and ownership changes over the decades — leaving behind unpermitted additions, converted garages, replaced roofs, and modified plumbing that never went through a proper permit process. The Hialeah Building Department enforces the Florida Building Code with local amendments and Miami-Dade HVHZ standards throughout the city.
Hialeah property owners commonly receive violations for:
Most Hialeah violation cases come down to one of the situations below — and on older homes they often surface at the Re-Occupancy inspection when you go to sell. Tap any topic to learn how it works:
Garage conversions, additions, and efficiency units done without permits are the most common Hialeah problem — and the usual reason a Re-Occupancy inspection fails. They're legalized through after-the-fact permitting, or corrected, under a licensed general contractor (CGC-1534839).
After-the-Fact PermitsWhen work was already built without a permit — an addition, a re-roof, a converted space — Hialeah requires an after-the-fact permit to bring it onto the record. The work is documented, reviewed to current HVHZ code, and inspected by the Building Department.
Open & Expired PermitsA permit pulled but never finalized stays "open" in the Hialeah system — common on older homes with decades of work. Open and expired permits surface in every title search and must be inspected and closed before you can sell or refinance.
Stop-Work OrdersA red "STOP WORK" tag halts all activity, usually for work done without a Hialeah permit. Nothing can legally continue until corrective permits are filed and the order is lifted by the Building Department.
Re-Occupancy & Pre-Sale ClearanceHialeah requires a Re-Occupancy Certificate before transferring title — and open violations or liens separately block the closing. Clearing both, and confirming the certificate of use for rentals, before you list keeps your sale on schedule.
Code Violation LiensUnresolved Hialeah violations accrue daily fines ordered by the Special Magistrate that become recorded liens. A lien blocks any sale or refinance until the underlying violation is resolved and the lien released.
Roofing ViolationsAn unpermitted re-roof, or a roof that doesn't meet HVHZ standards, is a frequent Hialeah violation on older homes. Correcting it requires a licensed roofing contractor (CCC-1335099) using Miami-Dade NOA-approved products.
Mechanical / HVAC ViolationsA/C changeouts and ductwork installed without a permit must be brought to code by a licensed mechanical contractor (CMC-1251836), often bundled with other trades on the same Hialeah property under one permit process.
Not sure which applies to your property? Our building code violation repair overview walks through every case type, or call (954) 807-3455 for a free Hialeah inspection. Plumbing violations in older homes and rentals are corrected under our Florida Plumbing license (CFC-1434412).
AGK Construction & Roofing holds five active Florida contractor licenses — covering roofing, general construction, plumbing, glass & glazing, and mechanical. We resolve virtually every type of building code violation on Hialeah properties under one contract.
| Violation Type | Initial Action | Daily Fine Potential | Lien Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Without a Permit | Notice of Violation issued | Per Special Magistrate order | Yes — recorded against property |
| Expired Building Permit | Double permit fee minimum | Accumulates until closed | Yes |
| Mechanical/HVAC Without Permit | Notice of Violation | Per Special Magistrate order | Yes |
| Stop Work Order | Immediate — work must stop | Per enforcement order | Yes + possible legal action |
| Re-Occupancy Failed | Title transfer blocked | Sale cannot proceed | Issue must be cured first |
| Recertification Failure | Violation notice issued | Escalates to unsafe structure | Yes — CO may be revoked |
Common questions about building code violations and the Re-Occupancy Certificate in Hialeah — from the Building Department process and Section 98-415 to HVHZ compliance and pre-sale violation clearance.

Trusted Roofing & Code Violation Contractor in Miami-Dade & Broward County
AGK Construction & Roofing provides roof repair, roof replacement, code violation repair, impact windows, plumbing corrections and structural work for residential and commercial properties across South Florida.
7611 Abbott Ave , Miami Beach, FL 33141
954-807-3455
General: CGC-1534839
Glass & Glazing: SCC-131153361
Plumbing: CFC-1434412
Roofing: CCC-1335099
Mechanical:CMC-1251836