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Home Inspection Services in Kendall, FL

The Only Solution Home Inspections serves Kendall buyers, sellers, homeowners, and insurance inspection clients throughout Miami-Dade County. Kendall is one of the largest unincorporated communities in Florida — with 1970s–1980s CBS single-family homes and townhomes along the Kendall Drive and Bird Road corridors (virtually all pre-1990s stock now exceeds the 25-year threshold Florida insurers apply for 4-point inspections) through 1990s–2000s gated communities extending toward the Everglades edge. Miami-Dade's HVHZ classification imposes the most stringent wind-code standards in the US. Fully bilingual English and Spanish service. Clear reports. Direct inspector access.

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Kendall

Home inspections for Kendall's CBS housing stock, HVHZ requirements, and Miami-Dade's most challenging insurance market

Kendall is a large unincorporated community in southwestern Miami-Dade County — among the most populated unincorporated communities in Florida. The housing stock spans from the original 1970s–1980s suburban build-out of CBS single-family homes and townhomes along the Kendall Drive (SW 88th St) and Bird Road (SW 40th St) corridors through 1990s–2000s gated communities and planned subdivisions extending west toward the Everglades. Virtually all pre-1990s stock now meets or exceeds the 25-year threshold Florida insurers apply for 4-point inspection requirements; much of the 1990s stock is at or approaching it. CBS construction is standard throughout.

Miami-Dade County is classified as a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) under the Florida Building Code — the most stringent wind-resistance classification in the US. Since 2002, Miami-Dade has required impact windows and doors on all new construction and major renovations under Miami-Dade Product Approval (NOA) standards. Older Kendall homes built before 2002 may have accordion shutters, panel shutters, or standard windows. A wind mitigation inspection documents hurricane-resistant features that insurers use to evaluate wind risk and may apply as credits on your homeowners policy. Given that many private carriers have exited Miami-Dade and Citizens Insurance is the insurer of last resort for many Kendall homeowners, documenting these features is especially important. For a county overview, see our Miami-Dade County service area page.

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When to Schedule

Common inspection scenarios in Kendall

Buyers
Before closing on a home

Buying along the Kendall Drive or Bird Road corridor, or in a newer gated community? A buyer's home inspection before closing documents the property's condition before you commit.

Sellers
Before listing a property

A pre-listing inspection before listing your Kendall home lets you address issues proactively, price accurately, and avoid surprises that derail a closing.

Insurance
When a carrier requests documentation

Older Kendall homes broadly require a 4-point inspection for policy renewal in Miami-Dade's challenging insurance market. A wind mitigation inspection documents HVHZ features that may reduce your premium.

New Construction
Before the builder walkthrough or warranty deadline

Building or recently built in Kendall? A new construction inspection or 11-month builder warranty inspection catches defects before your warranty window closes.

Coverage

Kendall and nearby Miami-Dade County communities

We serve all of Kendall — including ZIP codes 33173, 33176, 33183, 33186, 33193, and 33196 — and the surrounding Miami-Dade County area. Nearby communities we also cover include Doral, Miami-Dade County, Miami, and Hialeah. Call to confirm scheduling for your specific address.

Miami-Dade County

Part of our Miami-Dade County service area

Kendall is one of several Miami-Dade County communities we serve. Our Miami-Dade County service area covers the full county — from Hialeah in the north to Kendall in the south, and from Doral near the airport to Miami and Coral Gables. View our full inspection services or South Florida service area for the complete coverage picture.

FAQ

Common questions about home inspections in Kendall

Do you serve Kendall for home inspections?
Yes. We serve all of Kendall — including 1970s–1980s CBS single-family homes and townhomes along the Kendall Drive (SW 88th St) and Bird Road (SW 40th St) corridors, and 1990s–2000s gated communities and planned subdivisions extending west toward the Everglades edge. We cover Kendall ZIP codes 33173, 33176, 33183, 33186, 33193, and 33196. Call to confirm scheduling for your specific address. We provide fully bilingual English and Spanish service.
Are 4-point inspections required for Kendall homes?
Florida insurance carriers commonly require a 4-point inspection for homes 25 years or older before issuing or renewing coverage. Kendall's 1970s and 1980s CBS housing stock along the Kendall Drive and Bird Road corridors broadly exceeds this threshold — virtually all pre-1990s homes in Kendall meet or exceed the 25-year mark, and much of the 1990s stock is now approaching it. Miami-Dade's challenging insurance market makes a clear and accurate 4-point report especially important. Requirements vary by carrier — confirm with your insurance agent.
Is a wind mitigation inspection worth it in Kendall?
Yes. Kendall is located within Miami-Dade County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) — the most stringent wind code classification in the US. A wind mitigation inspection documents wind-resistant features — roof shape, opening protection, and roof-to-wall connections — that Florida insurers use to evaluate wind risk and may apply as credits on your homeowners policy. Since 2002, Miami-Dade has required impact windows and doors under Miami-Dade Product Approval (NOA) standards. Documenting what is present is especially valuable given Miami-Dade's difficult insurance market.
Do Kendall homes need termite inspections?
Yes. Formosan subterranean termites and multiple other termite species are active throughout Miami-Dade County year-round — there is no seasonal break in WDO pressure in Kendall's subtropical climate. CBS construction homes contain wood interior elements — roof sheathing, framing, trim, cabinets, and flooring — that can sustain hidden damage when activity goes undetected. A termite inspection in Kendall documents visible signs of activity, wood damage, and moisture conditions. Treatment, if needed, is performed by a licensed pest control provider.
How do I schedule a home inspection in Kendall?
Call us at (954) 899-3713 or contact us online. We provide fully bilingual English and Spanish service — an important differentiator in Kendall's large Latin American community. We confirm availability for your location and deliver written reports within 24 hours of the inspection.
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