HVHZ Certified · All Permits Handled · Wind Mitigation Docs Included

Citizens Property Insurance non-renews policies based on roof age. In Miami Gardens, where most homes were built between 1960 and 1990, a very large number of roofs are now past the Citizens age limits — 15 years for shingle, 25 years for tile or metal. The non-renewal is triggered by age alone, regardless of whether the roof is currently leaking.

The fix is a code-compliant roof replacement with proper wind mitigation documentation. AGK inspects your roof, confirms exactly what Citizens requires, replaces the roof, and delivers the complete documentation package — which frequently qualifies you for premium credits as well. Call (954) 807-3455 the day you receive a non-renewal notice, because the deadline is fixed.

Yes — a roof replacement requires a Miami-Dade County building permit for every property in Miami Gardens, residential and commercial. The application must include the roofing system's Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance demonstrating HVHZ compliance for the county's 175 mph design wind standard.

AGK files the permit directly with the Miami-Dade County building department, manages the inspections, and closes the permit at completion. A roof installed without a permit is a code violation that will surface in every future insurance inspection, Citizens review, and title search on your property. We never work without permits.

A Notice of Acceptance is Miami-Dade County's product approval, and it is a more stringent standard than the Florida Product Approval used in Broward. In Miami Gardens, every roofing product must carry a NOA covering the complete assembly — the material, underlayment, and fastening or adhesive system tested and approved together as a unit.

For the tile roofs common in Miami Gardens, this means the NOA must cover the specific combination of tile, underlayment, and fastening system — not just each part individually. AGK verifies full NOA assembly compliance on every component before ordering, so your roof passes county inspection and performs when a storm hits.

Yes — the deck is one of the most important things to check on any Miami Gardens home from the 1960s through 1980s. Original decking on these homes has often absorbed moisture over decades beneath successive roofing layers, and that deterioration stays hidden until the old roof comes off.

A new roof installed over compromised decking fails early no matter how good the material is — which is how homeowners end up replacing the same roof twice in a decade. AGK performs a complete deck assessment on every project and replaces all damaged decking before the new system goes on. Because we also hold a general contractor license, any structural correction is handled in-house rather than stalling the job.

For most Miami Gardens single-family homes, HVHZ-approved architectural or Class 4 impact shingles offer the best combination of cost, performance, and insurance acceptability. Concrete or clay tile is an excellent upgrade for homeowners who want longer life and stronger resale value. Metal roofing delivers the longest lifespan — 40-plus years — and the widest Citizens eligibility window at 25 years.

There is no single right answer for every home. During the free inspection we factor in your budget, roof pitch, and Citizens situation, then price the appropriate options side by side so the choice is yours.

Yes — AGK serves every Miami Gardens neighborhood and all three zip codes: 33055, 33056, and 33169. That includes Carol City, Scott Lake, Norwood, Bunche Park, Norland, Lake Lucerne, Andover, Rolling Oaks, and the Ives Dairy Road corridor.

With over 11 years in business, 500+ completed South Florida projects, and five active Florida contractor licenses, AGK brings the licensing depth and Miami-Dade County experience that Miami Gardens roofing projects require. Call (954) 807-3455 to schedule your free inspection.

Yes — 7 days a week. We respond quickly to active leaks and storm damage throughout Miami Gardens, particularly during and after the rainy season and following hurricane events. Call (954) 807-3455 for urgent roof situations.

For repairs, we assess the source of the leak, stop the immediate water intrusion, and give you an honest read on whether a targeted repair is a genuine long-term fix or whether the overall condition of the roof — and its Citizens standing — warrants replacement instead.

Usually, yes. In Miami Gardens' active resale market, the roof is frequently the deciding factor in whether a sale closes — the buyer's insurance carrier and inspector both scrutinize roof age and condition, and any open or expired roof permit will surface in the title search.

AGK handles both sides: we replace or repair the roof to pass inspection, and we resolve any open permit or unpermitted roof work through the after-the-fact process with Miami-Dade County. If a closing date is involved, call (954) 807-3455 and we will review your permit history during the free inspection so nothing derails the sale.