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Fast, Reliable Home Additions & ADU Across Kendall
Home additions and ADU construction in Kendall run $45,000-$130,000 for room additions and $90,000-$220,000 for detached ADUs, with most projects clearing permitting in 8-14 weeks under Miami-Dade County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone rules. Our crews dispatch from the South Florida office and serve Kendall directly, from Kendale Lakes to the Dadeland corridor. Call (786) 321-4970 to schedule your free estimate.
We’re familiar with the concrete block and stucco homes that dominate Kendall’s neighborhoods, many built between the late 1960s and early 1990s with post-Andrew repairs layered on top. That two-generation construction history means every addition or ADU here encounters hidden conditions that out-of-market contractors miss. Our Home Additions & ADU team has walked these homes, pulled these permits, and documented the compliance gaps before walls close up.
Why Rowan Construction Group Miami Is Kendall’s Preferred Home Additions & ADU Company
We’ve delivered projects across Kendall since Rowan Construction Group was founded in 2007, and our documented photo record on every visit gives homeowners evidence of what we found and what we did - not a verbal report they have to trust. Our 4,000-plus project history includes additions and conversions throughout Miami-Dade, with the written price before any work starts that our customers screenshot and compare.
Kendall homeowners read the three-star reviews, and they call us because we show our work. Our crews are background-checked and uniformed; a live person answers calls 24/7; and our license number is on every page, every proposal, and every permit application. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is printed on every document, backed by The Haven Standard terms page, not an asterisk.
Response time to Kendall is same-day for initial consultations, with written estimates typically delivered within 48 hours of our site visit. We know the Miami-Dade Building Department’s plan review timelines, the NOA database search process, and which inspectors flag which conditions - local knowledge that prevents the re-submittal delays that stall projects for weeks.
Grant Rowan built this company on Clause 1 of the Haven Standard: the price is written before anyone starts. That discipline, acquired by Haven and applied across every Rowan trade, is why our projects finish within a few percent of the agreed number. No change proceeds without a signed change order. Ever.
Our Home Additions & ADU Services in Kendall

ADU Design & Permitting
Every Kendall ADU must clear Miami-Dade’s HVHZ product-approval system before a shovel hits the ground. We handle the Notice of Acceptance verification for impact windows, doors, connectors, and roofing assemblies - the documentation standard Broward County contractors routinely lack. Our design team produces permit-ready plans that include HVHZ load calculations, drainage details for Kendall’s flat, high-water-table terrain, and tie-down schedules that satisfy county inspection on first walk. ADU construction in Kendall typically runs $90,000-$220,000 depending on size, utility connections, and foundation requirements.

Garage Conversion ADU
Garage conversions are the most common ADU type we build in Kendall, and they’re where hidden structural issues surface most often. We were called to a 1978 CBS ranch near Kendale Lakes where the homeowner wanted a garage conversion ADU, and once we opened the wall we found the original 1980s strap tie-downs and a 1994 emergency patch job that had never been re-nailed to a current schedule - all of which had to be upgraded to HVHZ load-bearing spec before the county would issue inspection sign-off. We pulled the permits, documented the NOA numbers for the impact windows and garage door, and walked the homeowner through the change order line by line so the compliance scope was in writing before we closed up the walls. The finished ADU passed final inspection on the first walk, and the homeowner’s wind-mitigation report now reflects the upgraded roof-to-wall connections. Garage conversion ADUs in Kendall run $30,000-$80,000.

New Detached ADU
Detached ADUs in Kendall face site constraints that inland Florida markets don’t: the seasonal water table rises to within inches of grade during the June-October rainy season, making footer excavation and drainage installation substantially more complex. We design for Miami oolite limestone substrate, specify corrosion-resistant connectors for salt-laden southeast breezes, and document every drainage detail for county inspection. The flat terrain means no natural grade for runoff - engineered drainage is mandatory, not optional, and we itemize it in the written quote.

Junior ADU & Interior Conversion
Junior ADUs and interior conversions in Kendall’s older homes - particularly the 1970s-80s CBS stock near Snapper Creek and the neighborhoods off SW 88th Street - often require electrical service upgrades and separate metering that the original construction never anticipated. We evaluate the main panel capacity, the feeder routing, and the HVHZ impact-rated separation requirements during our initial site visit, then document what we found with photos you receive before the estimate. No surprises after walls open.

Room Additions & Second Story Additions
Room additions in Kendall must tie into existing structure that may carry post-Andrew emergency repairs of unknown quality. We inspect the existing roof deck, wall framing, and tie-downs before quoting, because HVHZ requires full deck inspection and often replacement before any new roofing NOA can be applied - a line-item cost that catches both homeowners and out-of-county contractors off guard when pulling permits at the Miami-Dade Building Department. A typical room addition in Kendall runs $45,000-$130,000.

Sunrooms & Enclosed Patios
Sunrooms and enclosed patios in Kendall face the same HVHZ requirements as full additions: impact-rated openings, proper tie-downs, and Miami-Dade NOA documentation for every exterior product. The salt-laden air accelerates corrosion of exposed hardware, so we specify marine-grade fasteners and document the specification in your written scope. These projects typically fall within the $45,000-$130,000 range depending on size and systems integration.

What happens when you call
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
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AfterTrusted Brands We Service in Kendall
We source across fifty-plus vetted brands, giving the written quote honest numbers rather than inflated ones. For Kendall’s ADU and addition projects, we regularly specify Toto fixtures for secondary bathrooms, Delta and American Standard plumbing for kitchen and bath rough-in, and Schluter waterproofing membranes for wet-area protection - all with Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance documentation where HVHZ requires it. We stock local inventory for fast turnaround on standard items, and we verify NOA status before any special-order product hits the job site. The customer receives the NOA numbers in their project documentation, not a promise that someone will look them up later.
Common Home Additions & ADU Problems We See in Kendall Homes

- Out-of-county contractors bid with Broward specs and non-NOA products. The permit stalls at Miami-Dade plan review, and the homeowner eats the re-submittal delay while the contractor scrambles for compliant documentation. We verify NOA status before quoting.
- Post-Andrew re-roofed homes carry original skip-sheathing or under-nailed decks. HVHZ requires full deck inspection before any new roofing NOA can go on, and the deck replacement never appears on the cheap quote. We inspect and itemize it in writing.
- Corroded metal connectors and exposed rebar from salt-laden southeast breezes. These get buried behind new finishes without inspection, leaving the addition structurally non-compliant and the insurance claim vulnerable later. We document every connector with photos before walls close.
- Original 1980s tie-downs and emergency patches that pre-date current HVHZ minimums. These surface during permitted work and must be upgraded to current load-bearing spec. We find them during our initial evaluation, not during inspection.
Pricing for Home Additions & ADU in Kendall, FL
We put the number in writing before anyone picks up a tool. Below are the ranges we see in Kendall’s market, with the line-item transparency that lets you screenshot and compare.
| Service | Price Range in Kendall |
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| Garage Conversion ADU | $30,000 - $80,000 |
| Home Addition (Room / Second Story) | $45,000 - $130,000 |
| ADU Construction (New Detached) | $90,000 - $220,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 - $25,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 - $20,000 |
What moves a project within these ranges: foundation type and soil conditions on Kendall’s flat, high-water-table terrain; HVHZ compliance scope including tie-down upgrades and deck replacement; utility extension distance; and finish selections from our fifty-plus vetted brands. Every quote is a flat price with written scope and written warranty. Bring a competitor’s written estimate and we’ll review it line by line at no charge - our Free Second Opinion. Call (786) 321-4970 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall

Our crews serve Kendall locally and also work across Miami-Dade County, including Miami, Brownsville, Miami Beach, and Miami Springs. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our South Florida office, with local crews deployed to each market.
Serving Kendall, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendall area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Home Additions & ADU in Kendall

Yes. Every exterior window and door in a Kendall addition or ADU must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) because the city sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. We document the NOA number for each product in your project file and verify it in the county database before ordering. Call (786) 321-4970 if you want us to check a specific product’s NOA status.
Because Miami-Dade HVHZ requires full roof deck inspection and often replacement before any new roofing NOA can be applied, and many Kendall homes re-roofed in the 1992-1995 post-Andrew window received new surface materials over original skip-sheathing or under-nailed plywood. The deck replacement is a real cost that compliant contractors itemize and cheap ones omit. We inspect your deck during our site visit and photograph what we find. Call (786) 321-4970 to schedule.
Yes. Miami-Dade building inspectors conduct rough-in inspections on structural framing, tie-downs, electrical, plumbing, and insulation before any wall covering goes on. We coordinate these inspections as part of our permit management, and our documented photo record captures every stage so you have evidence of what the inspector saw. Call (786) 321-4970 for a free estimate with full inspection scheduling included.
A fully HVHZ-compliant addition with documented NOA products and upgraded roof-to-wall connections typically lowers your windstorm premium and produces a wind-mitigation report that reflects the improved structural rating. Non-compliant work - corroded connectors buried behind finishes, non-NOA windows, skipped deck replacement - leaves the addition and often the original structure vulnerable to claim denial after a storm. We document every compliance step for your insurance file. Call (786) 321-4970 to discuss how we structure the documentation.
The low quote typically omits: Miami-Dade NOA product verification and the cost premium for compliant materials; roof deck inspection and replacement; tie-down upgrades from pre-Andrew or emergency-patch specs to current HVHZ load-bearing requirements; engineered drainage for Kendall’s flat, high-water-table terrain; and the permit expediting and inspection coordination that prevents month-long delays. We itemize every line, and no work proceeds on a change until the change order is signed. Call (786) 321-4970 for a written quote you can compare line by line.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Kendall since 2007.







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