Barrel tile roofs
Coral Gables' signature barrel tile roofs are beautiful and long-lasting, but the underlayment beneath the tiles wears out long before the tiles do. When it fails, water runs under the tiles and into the attic, often showing up as a ceiling stain far from where it entered. Cracked or displaced tiles after a storm do the same. See ceiling and roof leak repair.
- ZIP codes
- 33134, 33143, 33146
- County
- Miami-Dade
- Typical housing
- 1920s Mediterranean Revival homes, mid-century homes, waterfront estates, condos
- Main water risks
- Barrel tile roof leaks, older plumbing, canal and bayfront flooding, tree damage, plaster and stone damage
Historic homes and design review
Many Gables homes are historic, with plaster walls, coral rock, wood floors and original details. Drying them carefully saves materials that can't be easily replaced, and exterior changes may need approval from the city's historic preservation and design review processes. We flag those requirements early so repairs aren't delayed.
Canals and the bay
The Coral Gables Waterway and bayfront neighborhoods to the south connect to Biscayne Bay. Surge and king tides raise water in the canals, and low waterfront homes can flood. Inland, heavy rain can pond on streets under the tree canopy. Check your address on the FEMA flood map.
Services in Coral Gables
- Water Damage Restoration
- Flood Cleanup
- Burst Pipe Repair
- Ceiling & Roof Leak Repair
- Storm & Hurricane Damage Restoration
- Mold Remediation
- Structural Drying & Dehumidification
- Sewage Cleanup
- AC & HVAC Condensation Leak Damage
- Insurance Claims Assistance
- Hurricane & Flood Damage Reconstruction
- Commercial Water Damage Restoration