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Replacing windows in Kendall isn’t a weekend project you can hand to any crew passing through. Every single opening has to meet Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone code, and the county inspector will check the product approval number, edition date, and anchor pattern before signing off. We live in that reality every day. Winslow Windows & Doors has been installing impact-rated windows in South Florida since 2011, and our crews know Kendall’s housing stock, permit process, and inspection quirks like the back of their hand. Call (727) 620-6983 and a live person answers, any hour.
Why Winslow Windows & Doors Is Kendall’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Ed Winslow’s name is on the door, and on every job we do. That’s not a slogan, it’s how we’ve operated since 2011 across South Florida. Kendall homeowners don’t get a ticket number when they call us. They get a person who knows what a CBS ranch on SW 117th Ave needs versus a two-story in Bent Tree. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and arrive having already reviewed your specific opening sizes and wind-load requirements before they park the truck.
We know Kendall because we work here constantly. From the older single-story blocks near Kendall Drive to the gated communities out toward Country Walk, we’ve pulled county permits, passed HVHZ inspections, and replaced thousands of windows that outlived their safe service life years ago. The county’s dual documentation step trips up out-of-county contractors all the time. It doesn’t trip us up, because we file NOA documentation with every permit and we inspect every anchor pattern ourselves before the county inspector arrives.
Our Window Replacement Services in Kendall
Kendall homes fall into two broad categories: post-Andrew rebuilds that are mostly code-compliant and older survivors still holding original aluminum single-pane windows. Most of our work here is full replacement, not repair. Here’s what we handle.
Full Frame Replacement
This is the most common job we do in Kendall, and for good reason. Original aluminum frames from the 1970s through early 1990s are pitted from salt air and UV exposure, the silicone seals are crumbling, and the frames themselves can’t hold a modern impact-rated unit properly. A full-frame replacement pulls the old window down to the rough opening, resets the new unit with stainless steel anchors, and installs marine-grade flashing rated for Kendall’s humidity and wind-driven rain. If your home survived Hurricane Andrew with its original windows, you almost certainly need full-frame work, not inserts.
Insert Window Replacement
Where the existing frame is still structurally sound, we can install a new impact-rated insert into the original opening. This is common in Kendall’s post-1992 rebuilt homes where the frame is intact but the glass package is outdated or failing. Inserts are faster and less invasive, but they only work when the frame passes inspection. We’ll tell you honestly if yours won’t.
Vinyl Replacement Windows
Vinyl is the workhorse material for Kendall’s inland exposure. High-quality vinyl frames resist the pitting and corrosion that destroy aluminum in 7 to 10 years, and they’re a strong match for Kendall’s two-story CBS construction where weight and thermal expansion matter. We install vinyl systems that are engineered specifically for Miami-Dade’s wind pressures, not the commodity vinyl you’ll find at a big-box store.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Kendall’s summer runs long and the AC runs longer. Replacing single-pane aluminum with Low-E insulated impact glass cuts solar heat gain significantly, and homeowners notice it in their FPL bill within the first summer. We’ll help you understand what design pressure rating your openings require before you spend a dollar, so you’re not paying for glass you don’t need.
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’re an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, Therma-Tru, among others. For Kendall specifically, PGT WinGuard and CGI’s impact lines do the heavy lifting on most full-frame replacements because their NOA documentation is current and their large-missile ratings match what county inspectors expect to see. We also stock common replacement parts locally for Kendall customers, which means less waiting when a latch fails or a balance breaks. You’re not ordering a mystery part from an out-of-state warehouse.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Pitted aluminum frames losing structural integrity. Kendall’s year-round UV and humidity eat aluminum finishes fast. Frames that looked fine five years ago are now pitted, oxidized, and unable to hold a proper anchor pattern for impact glazing. That’s a safety issue, not a cosmetic one.
- Original jalousie and single-pane windows failing HVHZ standards. Homes built before Andrew in Kendall often still have jalousie windows or thin single-pane sliders. These can’t pass large-missile or design pressure testing today, and they’re a liability in a hurricane wind event. Keeping them also blocks windstorm insurance credits.
- Missing or outdated NOA documentation stalling county inspections. In unincorporated Kendall, the county inspector verifies the NOA number, edition date, and anchor pattern on-site. If the installing contractor filed the wrong product approval or didn’t document the anchors, the inspection fails and the project stalls. We see this happen to out-of-county crews regularly.
- Cracked silicone seals causing leaks and drafty rooms. Seal failure shows up as fogging between panes, water staining around the frame, or a room that never holds temperature. In Kendall’s humidity, a failed seal also invites mold inside the frame cavity.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Kendall, FL
What moves the price in Kendall? The number of openings is the biggest driver. Second is whether you need full-frame or insert work. Third is whether your openings require large-missile rated glass, which nearly all do in Miami-Dade. Fourth is frame material. We’ll give you a written line-item quote before any work starts, and the number on that quote is the number you pay. No change orders, no surprise line items. Call (727) 620-6983 for a free in-home measure and written quote.
What Window Replacement Costs in Kendall
Let’s anchor the ranges so you know what’s real. Impact windows in Kendall generally run $800 to $1,500 per window installed. Impact single-hungs are $900 to $1,800. Large or custom openings are $2,500 to $5,000. Whole-home packages range from $8,000 to $25,000 or more for larger two-story homes with more openings. The big variables are opening count, floor height (second-story work costs more because of ladder and anchoring requirements), wind zone, and whether you choose vinyl or aluminum frames.
The free in-home measure and written quote is how we work. We come out, measure every opening, check what your existing frames can handle, and give you a line-item price with the NOA documentation listed for each window. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying and why before you sign anything.
Florida Pays You Back
Kendall homeowners have access to several incentives worth knowing about before you budget. The My Safe Florida Home program has offered matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, including impact windows and doors. Florida also offers a sales-tax exemption on impact-resistant windows and doors. At the federal level, the 25C energy credit can cover 30% of product cost, up to $600 per year, on qualifying energy-efficient units. And after a wind-mitigation inspection (typically $75 to $150), many Kendall homeowners see windstorm insurance premium credits averaging around 25% on the windstorm portion of their policy.
We don’t set those numbers and we don’t guarantee them. The programs and carriers do. But we’ll point you in the right direction and make sure your installation documentation is complete so the credits and grants aren’t held up by missing paperwork.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
We regularly work in Kendall neighborhoods and the surrounding areas including Fountainebleau, Miami, Hialeah, and Doral. If you’re in one of these communities and need impact windows, our crews are already working nearby. The same county inspection rules apply, and we handle the NOA documentation from start to finish.
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 Replacement in Kendall
A Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance is the product approval document that proves a specific window or door configuration has passed the county’s strictest testing for wind pressure and impact resistance. In Kendall, every replacement window must carry an active NOA, and the county inspector verifies the NOA number, edition date, and anchor pattern during the final inspection. If the paperwork doesn’t match the product installed, the inspection fails. Call (727) 620-6983 and we’ll walk you through exactly what your openings need.
No, not if you want a home that meets current HVHZ standards and qualifies for windstorm insurance credits. Jalousie windows and thin single-pane sliders fail large-missile and design pressure testing, and they’re a serious safety risk in a hurricane. Replacing them is almost always a full-frame job because the original frames can’t hold modern impact glazing. We can quote it precisely after a free measure.
Because Kendall is inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and the county’s code doesn’t exempt inland areas from large-missile protection. Hurricane Andrew proved that wind-borne debris doesn’t care about distance from the bay. Every replacement window in Kendall must meet the same impact and design pressure standards as a waterfront home.
Since Kendall is unincorporated Miami-Dade County, permits go through the county’s Building Department, not a city office. The inspector checks the NOA approval number and edition date printed on the product documentation, then verifies the installation anchor pattern matches the approved engineering drawings. Out-of-county contractors who only know Florida Product Approval stickers often miss this step and fail inspection. We’ve passed hundreds of these inspections in Kendall.
Yes, often noticeably. Single-pane aluminum windows transmit a lot of solar heat, and Kendall’s summer is relentless. Low-E insulated impact glass cuts solar heat gain significantly, and most homeowners see lower cooling costs within the first year. The exact savings depend on your home’s orientation, shading, and insulation, but the reduction is real. Call (727) 620-6983 for a free estimate and we’ll tell you what your specific home is likely to see.
The Kendall Window Failure You Don’t See Until It’s Too Late
Salt air near Kendall decides the materials, not the schedule. In the Country Walk area near SW 137th Ave, our crew replaced original 1980s single-pane aluminum sliders in a CBS ranch with PGT WinGuard impact-rated insulated glass units. The frames had severe salt-air pitting and the silicone seals were crumbling, leaving the home non-compliant with HVHZ large-missile requirements. We did a full-frame replacement with stainless steel anchors and marine-grade flashing, and the county inspector verified the NOA number and anchor pattern before signing off.
That pitting is the silent failure mode in Kendall. Aluminum frame finishes degrade in 7 to 10 years from UV and humidity, and by the time it’s visible, the frame has already lost structural integrity. The cheap spec on a window replacement here costs more within a decade because you’ll be paying for it twice. Coastal-spec hardware, marine-grade finishes, and sealed joints cost more up front and less over time. That’s the math we explain on every estimate.
Key Takeaways
- Every replacement window in Kendall must carry an active Miami-Dade NOA, and the county inspector verifies the number, edition date, and anchor pattern on-site.
- Original single-pane aluminum and jalousie windows from before Andrew are non-compliant with current HVHZ standards and must be replaced, not repaired.
- Full-frame replacement with stainless steel anchors and marine-grade flashing is the typical job scope for Kendall’s older CBS ranch and two-story homes.
- Impact windows in Kendall generally run $800 to $1,500 per window installed, with whole-home packages from $8,000 to $25,000.
- Florida sales-tax exemption, My Safe Florida Home grants up to $10,000, the federal 25C credit, and windstorm premium credits are all available to Kendall homeowners.
Call Winslow Windows & Doors for Your Kendall Window Replacement
Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do. We’re the one down the road, not a call center. We answer the phone 24/7, we show up in uniform, we pull the county permit, we file the NOA documentation, and we stand behind the work with the Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. Period.
Call (727) 620-6983 for your free in-home measure and written quote. We’ll tell you exactly what your Kendall home needs, what it costs, and what the county inspector will be looking for. No pressure, no vague estimates. Just a real number from a real local company.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Kendall and South Florida since 2011.
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.