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Serving Tamiami, FL and surrounding areas. (786) 687-0296
Tamiami Lanai Sunrooms & Patios has been building sunrooms, screen enclosures, and patio structures for Kendall homeowners since 2020. We are locally owned, licensed, and insured - and we know the specific permit requirements, wind codes, and building conditions that come with working in Miami-Dade County.
Kendall's single-family ranch homes from the 1970s and 1980s were rarely built with a sunroom - that square footage was left as an open patio or unused side yard. A new sunroom construction project adds real living space to a home that was designed for it but never had it built out, and it does so within the footprint you already own.
Many Kendall homes have a private backyard with a pool, but summer mosquitoes and afternoon downpours cut that outdoor time short. A screen enclosure keeps the bugs out while still letting the breeze through, making the backyard usable year-round rather than just on dry days.
Kendall's afternoon thunderstorms can drop heavy rain in minutes. Enclosing an existing covered patio keeps the space usable even during Florida's rainy season and adds a layer of weather protection that an open patio just cannot provide.
Kendall's UV intensity and humidity degrade metal frames faster than in most parts of the country. Vinyl frames resist corrosion, never need repainting, and are well suited for homes in The Hammocks and other Kendall communities where low-maintenance outdoor living is a priority.
Long-term Kendall homeowners who have paid down their mortgages often invest in home improvements that add permanent value. A sunroom addition increases usable square footage on properties that typically have enough yard space to support an addition without sacrificing the backyard.
Many Kendall ranch homes already have a covered concrete slab out back - converting that existing patio into an enclosed sunroom takes less time and costs less than building from scratch, because the slab and roof framing are already there.
Kendall homeowners deal with a specific set of conditions that make outdoor structure projects more involved than they would be almost anywhere else. The South Florida sun delivers intense UV year-round - more than 250 sunny days annually - which breaks down exterior materials significantly faster than in northern climates. Vinyl and aluminum frames that are rated for this environment last far longer than unrated options. The heat and humidity also create condensation and moisture challenges inside any enclosed outdoor space that is not properly ventilated or connected to climate control.
Hurricane Andrew hit just south of Kendall in 1992 and reshaped how the entire region thinks about outdoor structures. Miami-Dade County's building code has required Miami-Dade Product Approval for all glazing and framing components used in permitted structures ever since - and for good reason. Every project we build in Kendall uses materials that meet those approvals, so your investment is protected even if the next major storm comes close. Kendall's flat terrain and high water table also mean any structure must be properly sealed and graded to prevent moisture from entering at the base.
Our crew works throughout Kendall regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect sunroom contractor work here. Because Kendall is an unincorporated part of Miami-Dade County - like its neighbor to the west, Tamiami - all permits come through Miami-Dade County Building Department, and we pull those permits for every project we take on here.
The homes we work on in Kendall are mostly single-story concrete block ranches and split-level houses built from the 1970s through the early 1990s - the period when the area grew quickly as families moved southwest from Miami. These homes often have a covered patio or slab that is ready to be built on, and the concrete block structure ties in differently than wood framing does. We know how to anchor new structures properly into CBS walls without creating moisture entry points that lead to problems later. We have worked on projects throughout the area - from subdivisions near Dadeland Mall at the northern end of Kendall to homes further south in communities like The Hammocks and Kendale Lakes.
We also serve the surrounding communities. Homeowners in Westchester to the north face the same building conditions and permit process, and we cover that area from the same crew base. All new inquiries receive a response within one business day.
Call us or submit the form on this page. We respond within one business day and schedule your free on-site estimate at a time that works for you - no pressure, no obligation.
We come to your Kendall home, measure the space, and walk through your options - including materials, layouts, and cost ranges. You get honest numbers at this visit, not a bait-and-switch quote later.
We pull the Miami-Dade County permit, manage all required inspections, and build your structure. Most projects are completed within two to four weeks after the county issues the permit.
We walk through the finished space with you before we consider the job done. Our satisfaction guarantee means we address anything that is not right - at no additional cost.
We serve all of Kendall - from The Hammocks to Kendale Lakes and everything in between. Tell us what you have in mind and we will come out and give you straight answers on cost and timeline.
(786) 687-0296Kendall is a large unincorporated community in the southwestern part of Miami-Dade County, home to approximately 75,000 to 80,000 residents. Unlike many Miami-area communities, Kendall has no traditional downtown - it is almost entirely residential and suburban, built around the rapid population growth of the 1970s through the early 1990s. The area stretches south from the vicinity of Dadeland Mall into a network of single-family residential subdivisions. Home ownership rates are high, incomes tend to run above the county median, and many residents have lived in the same neighborhood for decades. The community is predominantly Hispanic and bilingual, and Spanish is widely spoken throughout.
Well-known Kendall neighborhoods include The Hammocks, a large lakeside community that many locals use as a shorthand for the broader Kendall area, and Kendale Lakes. Most homes in Kendall have tile roofs, stucco exteriors, and in-ground swimming pools - a profile that reflects both the climate and the economic stability of the area. The community sits just a few miles east of the Everglades, which contributes to the area's flat terrain and drainage challenges. Adjacent communities we also serve include Tamiami to the west and Westchester to the north.
Call today or send us a message to schedule your free estimate. We respond within one business day and cover all of Kendall and the neighborhoods around it.