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Code Violation Repair Services in Miami
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
City of Miami Building Code Violation Contractor
City of Miami Building Recertification & Unsafe Structures — Resolved Fast
The City of Miami Building Department runs one of the most active Recertification and Unsafe Structures programs in the state. Under Section 8-11(f) of the Miami-Dade County Code — the program historically called the 40-Year Recertification — buildings must be recertified once they reach 30 years of age (25 years for coastal buildings) and again every 10 years thereafter. Miss the deadline and the case moves to Unsafe Structures, where the building can be posted, the Certificate of Occupancy revoked, and the property ordered vacated.
AGK Construction & Roofing performs the structural, roofing, plumbing, mechanical, and glazing repairs a recertification report calls for, pulls the permits, and coordinates directly with your engineer of record to get the building certified and the case closed.
Serving the City of Miami, FL 33125 · 33127 · 33130 · 33133 · 33135 · 33142 · Licensed & Insured · 5 FL Licenses
City of Miami Building Code Violation Contractor
AGK Construction & Roofing is a licensed general contractor resolving building code violations for residential and commercial properties across the City of Miami. The City of Miami operates its own Building Department and Code Compliance Division — separate from Miami-Dade County — enforcing the Florida Building Code, the county's recertification program, and its own Certificate of Use requirements. With five active Florida contractor licenses covering roofing, general construction, plumbing, glass & glazing, and mechanical, AGK resolves virtually every violation type on City of Miami properties under one contract.
The City of Miami Code Compliance Department pursues unresolved violations through Code Enforcement Board and Special Magistrate hearings, where daily running fines are ordered and recorded as liens against your property. On older buildings, an unresolved case can compound into an Unsafe Structures action. Call AGK at (954) 807-3455 for a free on-site inspection, typically within 24 to 48 hours.
Building Code Violations in the City of Miami — What You Need to Know
The City of Miami's housing stock runs from 1920s bungalows in The Roads, Shenandoah, and Little Havana to dense multi-family in Allapattah, Little Haiti, and Overtown and high-rise commercial along Brickell and Biscayne Boulevard. Decades of turnover means a large volume of unpermitted additions, garage and efficiency conversions, and permits pulled but never finaled. The City enforces the Florida Building Code with the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) designation, requiring Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) product approval on all roofing, windows, and doors. Miami owners most often receive violations for:
Certificate of Use & Recertification in the City of Miami
Two City of Miami requirements catch owners off guard most often. First, a Certificate of Use (CU) is required to legally operate most commercial spaces and rental properties — and the City will not issue or renew it while open violations, unpermitted work, or open permits sit on the property. Second, the building recertification program under Miami-Dade Code §8-11(f) requires recertification at 30 years (25 coastal), then every 10 years, for multi-family, mixed-use, and commercial buildings — single-family homes and duplexes are exempt.
When a recertification report flags structural or roofing deficiencies, the owner must permit and complete the repairs before the building is certified. AGK performs all the licensed structural, roofing, plumbing, mechanical, and glazing corrections required — coordinating with your engineer of record. (Any electrical items noted in a recertification report are handled by a licensed electrical contractor.) Received a CU denial or a recertification notice? Call (954) 807-3455.
City of Miami Violation Fines — What They Cost You
| 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 / Open Building Permit | Double permit fee minimum | Accumulates until closed | Yes |
| Stop Work Order | Immediate — work must stop | Per enforcement order | Yes + possible legal action |
| Recertification Failure | Violation notice issued | Escalates to unsafe structure | Yes — vacate order possible |
| Certificate of Use Violation | CU withheld / revoked | Per enforcement order | Yes — blocks rental income |
| Unsafe Structure Notice | Building posted / vacated | City can secure & bill owner | Yes — city costs become liens |
Understanding Your City of Miami Violation — Common Case Types
Most City of Miami violation cases come down to one of the situations below. Tap any topic to learn how it works:
When work was already built without a permit — an addition, an efficiency, a re-roof — the City requires an after-the-fact permit to bring it onto the record, reviewed to current code and inspected. Handled by a licensed general contractor (CGC-1534839).
Open & Expired PermitsA permit pulled but never finalized stays "open" in the City of Miami system — often left by a prior owner or contractor. It surfaces in every title search and must be inspected and closed before you can sell or refinance.
Unpermitted WorkAdditions, garage and efficiency conversions, and enclosed porches done without permits are common across Miami's older neighborhoods. Correcting them means permitting the work to current HVHZ code under a licensed general contractor.
Stop-Work OrdersA red "STOP WORK" posting halts all activity, usually for work without a City of Miami permit. Nothing can legally continue until corrective permits are filed and the order is lifted by the Building Department.
Certificate of Use ClearanceThe City withholds or revokes a Certificate of Use while violations, open permits, or unpermitted work exist — cutting off legal rental or commercial operation. Clearing those issues restores the CU.
Code Violation LiensUnresolved 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 case is closed.
Roofing ViolationsAn unpermitted re-roof or a roof that doesn't meet HVHZ standards is a common City of Miami violation. Correcting it requires a licensed roofing contractor (CCC-1335099) using Miami-Dade NOA-approved, HVHZ-rated materials.
Mechanical / HVAC ViolationsHVAC equipment and ductwork installed without a permit must be brought to code by a licensed mechanical contractor (CMC-1251836), often bundled with roofing, plumbing, and structural corrections on the same property.
Not sure which applies? Call (954) 807-3455 for a free City of Miami inspection. Plumbing violations in older homes and multi-family buildings are corrected under our Florida Plumbing license (CFC-1434412).
City of Miami Building & Code Compliance — Key Contacts
Phone: (305) 416-1100
Handles permits, inspections, recertification, and unsafe structures
How We Resolve City of Miami Code Violations — Our 5-Step Process
Selling a City of Miami Property? Violations Must Be Cleared First
Miami has one of the most active real estate markets in the country, and open violations, expired permits, unsafe-structure cases, and CU issues are among the most common problems that surface during title searches.
- Mortgage lenders refuse to fund until all violations and open permits are cleared
- Title insurance cannot be issued on properties with recorded violation liens
- An open recertification or unsafe-structure case is flagged as a major liability by buyers' attorneys
- A withheld Certificate of Use cuts off rental income during the sale
- Buyers use any violation as leverage for price cuts well above the actual fix
- Closing dates get pushed back weeks or months while violations are resolved
City of Miami Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve
Why City of Miami Property Owners Choose AGK Construction
City of Miami Code Violations — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about building code violations in the City of Miami — from the building recertification and unsafe structures program to the Certificate of Use, after-the-fact permits, historic districts, and the Special Magistrate.
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.
About us
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