Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
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Window installation in Kendall is not a one-size-fits-all job. Because Kendall sits entirely inside Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, every replacement window must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, or NOA. That is the strictest product approval standard in the country, and it changes what products can legally go into your home. Our crews work Kendall neighborhoods every week, from West Kendall to the Falls, and we know exactly what the inspectors will be looking for on final walk-through. If you live in Kendall and you are pricing out windows, call (863) 946-5039. We will give you a written, line-item quote before you commit to anything.
Why Winslow Windows & Doors Is Kendall’s Preferred Window Installation Company
Ed Winslow founded Winslow Windows & Doors in 2011, and his name is on the business. That matters in Kendall, where half the work we do is fixing questionable installs from out-of-town crews that are no longer around when something fails. Homeowners in Kendall call us because every job is backed by the 36500-Day Done Right Promise: if it is not done right, we make it right. Not prorated. Not “after review.” We come back.
We are an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows, and we have installed hundreds of those units in Kendall’s concrete block ranches and townhome communities. Our technicians are background-checked and show up in uniform, so you know who is at your door before the truck parks. When a Kendall homeowner has a question about a permit or an NOA number, they talk to a live person. Every call, 24 hours a day. That includes 2 a.m. when a storm is bearing down and you are not sure whether your old jalousie frames will hold.
We publish our address and license number. No shell companies, no call-center phone tree. Seniors and veterans in Kendall get a permanent 10% discount, and every repair over $200 gets $40 off. Those offers never expire. That is how a local company treats the neighborhood it works in every single day.
Our Window Installation Services in Kendall
Single & Double Hung Windows
Impact-rated single and double hung windows are the most common upgrade we install in Kendall’s 1970s and 1980s CBS track homes. The original single-pane aluminum frames in those houses oxidize heavily in South Florida humidity, and once the sash corners start failing under design-pressure loads, insert replacement is off the table. Most Kendall jobs we quote are full-frame replacements, and we spec PGT or CGI hung units with Miami-Dade NOAs already on file so the permit review does not stall.
3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows
Three-panel sliders are popular across Kendall’s mid-90s townhome communities, especially along the Killian and Kendall Drive corridors. These openings are wide, and the design pressure on the center lite is substantial in an HVHZ wind event. We match the NOA to the exact configuration you have, down to the opening size and anchoring pattern. A generic Florida Product Approval is not enough here. The inspector will check, and so will your insurer.
Casement Windows
Casement windows are our most recommended option for Kendall’s older concrete block homes because the full-frame replacement lets us address the rough opening properly. On a 1983 CBS rancher off Kendall Drive near West Kendall, our crew pulled the original single-pane aluminum sliders to find the rough openings had never been flashed and the concrete sills were spalling from decades of wind-driven rain. We replaced the full frame with PGT impact-rated casements carrying Miami-Dade NOAs, rebuilt the sills, and tied the new jamb flashing into the existing stucco system so the opening would seal against the next category-4 wind event without needing a stucco repair add-on. That is the difference between a window swap and a window install done for Kendall’s wind zone.
Awning & Hopper Windows
Many Kendall homes built in the late 1960s and early 1970s still have original awning and hopper windows in utility rooms, bathrooms, and carports. These small openings are easy to overlook, but they are still glazed openings that the HVHZ code treats the same as a living-room picture window. We carry NOA-rated awning and hopper units in standard Kendall masonry opening sizes, which keeps lead times reasonable and avoids the need for custom masonry work.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kendall
We install impact-rated windows from PGT, CGI, and CWS, and our crews are factory-trained on current product lines and anchoring systems. Because Kendall jobs are almost entirely full-frame replacements in concrete block, we stock the most common buck sizes and anchoring hardware for these brands locally, which means less waiting when a rough opening turns out to be out of square. If you have existing PGT or CGI units from a prior owner and need a matching replacement sash, we can usually order it without a full rework. Call (863) 946-5039 and we will tell you straight whether a repair or replacement makes more sense.
Common Window Installation Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Oxidized 1970s-1980s aluminum frames that cannot hold inserts. The original aluminum sash corners on pre-1992 Kendall homes corrode and fail under HVHZ design pressures. Once the frames are compromised, an insert job is impossible, which pushes every quote into full-frame replacement territory.
- Rotted wood bucks hidden behind stucco. Kendall’s concrete block homes have wood bucks around window openings. After three or four decades of humidity and wind-driven rain, those bucks are frequently rotted. Discovering one after demolition without a written allowance can stall both the permit and the job, which is why we price for that possibility up front.
- Failed or missing flashing and spalling concrete sills. Kendall’s flat southwestern Miami-Dade location gets no coastal barrier, so wind-driven rain pushes behind window flanges if the stucco does not overlap the frame correctly. Spalling sills from decades of that same rain are common.
- Windows without a Miami-Dade NOA failing final inspection. We have watched homeowners order windows based on a Florida Building Code approval alone, only to fail inspection after installation because Miami-Dade’s HVHZ requires an NOA. That means reordering, and that means paying twice.
Pricing for Window Installation in Kendall, FL
A typical impact-rated single hung window in Kendall runs $900 to $1,800 per window installed, depending on size and opening condition. Standard impact windows generally fall between $800 and $1,500 per window. Large or custom openings such as three-panel sliders or picture windows run $2,500 to $5,000 each. Whole-home packages on a typical 1,500 to 2,200 square foot Kendall ranch land between $8,000 and $25,000 or more, depending on the number of openings and whether we find rotted bucks or failed flashing during the work. Every Kendall quote from us is written and line-itemed. We do not give a verbal number and then change it after the walls are opened. Call (863) 946-5039 to schedule a free in-home measure.
What Window Installation Costs in Kendall
What moves the price in Kendall more than anything else is what we find when the old window comes out. Original 1970s and 1980s concrete block track homes hold surprises: rotted wood bucks, undersized rough openings, spalling sills, and no flashing. Those conditions add labor and materials, and they are the reason two neighbors on the same street can pay different amounts for the same size window. Floor height also matters. A second-story opening on a Kendall townhome requires different anchoring and often more labor than a ground-floor opening on a rancher off Sunset Drive. Frame material moves the number too: vinyl is the most common choice for full-frame replacement in Kendall, while aluminum thermally broken frames cost more and are typically used in coastal-style or custom homes.
We write allowances into every Kendall contract for the conditions we know are likely. If we open the wall and find something outside that allowance, it gets priced and approved in writing before we touch it. No change orders that show up as a surprise on the final invoice. Call (863) 946-5039 for a free in-home measure and a written quote. You will know exactly what the job costs before you sign anything.
Florida Pays You Back
Impact windows are expensive, and the state and federal programs in play right now are worth knowing about before you finalize a budget. The My Safe Florida Home program has offered matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, and Kendall homeowners with homes in the 1968 to 1998 build range are squarely in the eligible window. Florida also exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax, which on a whole-home job in Kendall can save thousands. There is a federal 25C energy credit of 30% of product cost, up to $600 per year, on qualifying energy-efficient units. And after a wind-mitigation inspection, which in Kendall typically runs $75 to $150, many carriers credit around 25% on the windstorm portion of the premium. We do not guarantee any of those numbers. The program rules and your insurer’s underwriting set the final figures. But we will point you to the paperwork and let you decide what is worth pursuing.
One more thing worth understanding before you choose a window for your Kendall home: impact windows are permanent protection. Hurricane shutters need to be hauled out, positioned, and bolted down before every storm, and someone has to be home to do it. Impact glass is in place 365 days a year. It also deadens road noise along Kendall Drive and Killian Parkway, which shutters do not do at all. We do not sell or install shutters. We just know the comparison well enough to explain it honestly.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
If you are in Kendall, you are already in our service area, and we run crews here weekly. Our Kendall coverage extends to the neighborhoods off Kendall Drive, Killian Parkway, SW 88th Street, and the surrounding ZIP codes. We also install Window Installation in Miami, Hialeah, Miami Beach, and Coral Gables. If you are not sure whether you are in our area, call (863) 946-5039 and ask. A live person will answer.
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 - Window Installation in Kendall
Yes, you need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance for every replacement window in Kendall. Kendall falls entirely within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and Miami-Dade’s product approval standard is stricter than the Florida Building Code. A window with only a Florida Product Approval, lacking an NOA, can fail final inspection after installation and force a full reorder. Before we sell a single unit in Kendall, we confirm the NOA is active in the Miami-Dade product approval database for your exact size, configuration, and anchoring pattern. That step is not optional, and any contractor who skips it is gambling with your permit and your money. Call (863) 946-5039 for a quote that will actually pass inspection.
Almost certainly not. The original aluminum frames on pre-1992 Kendall homes oxidize severely in South Florida humidity, and jalousie frames specifically were never engineered for impact-rated glass. By the time we remove the old glass, the sash corners and frame channels have typically corroded to the point that an insert unit cannot be properly anchored or sealed. You would be putting a hurricane-rated product into a frame that cannot hold it under design-pressure loads. Full-frame replacement is the standard scope for these homes. Call (863) 946-5039 and we will come measure and confirm what your openings can take.
We show you a photo, we write up the exact scope and cost to fix it, and we do not proceed until you approve it in writing. Rotted wood bucks around window openings are common in Kendall’s concrete block track homes, especially those built before 1992. That is not a surprise to us, which is why we write an allowance into the contract before the job starts. If the actual condition exceeds that allowance, the difference gets priced and approved before we touch the repair. No one on our crew has the authority to start unapproved work. That is company policy, and it has been since 2011.
Yes, most insurers in Florida offer a windstorm premium credit for homes with impact-rated windows that carry a valid Miami-Dade NOA. The credit is typically applied to the windstorm portion of the premium after a wind-mitigation inspection, which in Kendall generally costs between $75 and $150. Many homeowners see a windstorm premium reduction in the range of 25%, but the final credit is set by your carrier and your policy details. We will provide the NOA documentation for every window we install so you can submit it to your insurer. Call (863) 946-5039 if you want to confirm what paperwork applies to your policy.
Yes, and Kendall’s year-round UV intensity makes the difference noticeable. Low-E impact glass reflects solar heat before it enters the home, which reduces the cooling load on your AC. Homes with original single-pane aluminum windows lose a significant amount of conditioned air through the frames alone. You will feel the change immediately in west-facing rooms that get afternoon sun off Kendall’s flat, unshaded streets. The exact savings depend on your home’s orientation, insulation, and AC efficiency, but lower solar gain through the glass is a real effect, not a sales line.
If you are still reading and you live in Kendall, you probably already know the windows need to be done. The question is who does it, and whether the price on the quote is the price on the final invoice. That is exactly what we do differently. Window Installation in Kendall is not a side project for us. It is what our crews do every week, from West Kendall to the neighborhoods along Killian Drive and the Falls.
Call (863) 946-5039 to schedule your free estimate. Written, line-itemed, and backed by Ed Winslow’s word and the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. The one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Kendall, FL.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.