Window Replacement in Kendall - Free In-Home Measure, Written Price

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. We started in 2011, and we’ve spent the years since earning the kind of reputation you can’t buy with a marketing budget: neighbors in Kendall recommend us to neighbors. The reason is simple. We answer the phone. We show up when we say we’ll show up. And when something isn’t done right, the Done Right Promise means we come back and make it right. That’s not a warranty buried in fine print. It’s a standard we hold ourselves to for as long as you own the home.

Kendall homeowners regularly tell us the same thing: they called two or three bigger outfits first and couldn’t get a straight answer about NOA compliance. Our crews know Miami-Dade’s HVHZ code inside and out because they work in it daily. We won’t sell you a window that can’t pass inspection in Kendall, and we won’t install one over a rotted buck from a 1980s build and call it good. You get background-checked, uniformed technicians who tell you what’s needed, what’s optional, and what’s a waste of your money.

Our Window Replacement Services in Kendall

Full Frame Replacement

Most of the original windows in post-Andrew Kendall rebuilds are aluminum single-hungs that have been through three decades of salt air and humidity. Full frame replacement pulls the entire window out, including the old frame, so our crew can inspect the opening, repair or replace any rotted wood buck, and install a properly sealed new unit. In Kendall’s CBS construction, the concrete block opening is usually sound, but the wood buck around it is frequently the weak point. We fix it right, flash it correctly, and set a window that will not bind or leak within a year.

Insert Window Replacement

For Kendall homeowners who want a faster upgrade without disturbing interior trim or siding, insert replacement sets a new window inside the existing frame. This works well in many two-story Kendall Lakes homes where the original frames are still square and solid. Insert replacement typically runs less than full frame because the labor is lighter, but we will tell you honestly if your frame is too far gone to make it worth doing. We do not install inserts over rot, ever.

Vinyl Replacement Windows

Vinyl makes sense for a lot of Kendall homes because it is immune to the corrosion that eats aluminum frames near Biscayne Bay. We install vinyl impact windows with multi-chambered frames and Low-E insulated glass that hold up to the humidity without warping. For a 1980s-era ranch in The Hammocks, a good vinyl impact single-hung is one of the best price-to-performance upgrades we sell. Expect to pay around $800 to $1,300 per opening installed, depending on size and wind-load requirements.

Energy-Efficient Upgrade

The afternoon sun off Kendall Drive is relentless, and older single-pane aluminum windows let a lot of that heat in. An energy-efficient upgrade means Low-E coatings, insulated glass, and better weatherstripping, which cuts your cooling load during the long summer months. Many Kendall homeowners who upgrade report their AC cycles less often. We install PGT, CGI, and CWS energy-certified impact windows that meet both your wind-load requirements and your comfort goals in one step.

Trusted Brands We Service in Kendall

We are an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows. These brands dominate Miami-Dade’s HVHZ approval lists for good reason: they build products tested to this county’s 175+ mph design wind speeds and large-missile impact standards. For Kendall homeowners, the brand matters less than the configuration and NOA stamp. We match the product to the opening, the floor height, and the wind-zone math. If you have a written estimate from another contractor, bring it to us for a free second opinion. We’ll tell you if the specified window is actually legal to install in Kendall before you spend a dollar.

Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Kendall Homes

• Post-Andrew aluminum windows at the end of life. The rebuild after 1992 was fast and cheap. Many of those original aluminum frames now have worn weatherstripping, pitted tracks, and failed balances. They still work, barely, but they leak air and rattle in storms.
• Rotting wood bucks behind older frames. Even in CBS construction, the window opening usually has a wood buck. After 35+ years of Kendall humidity, those bucks swell, rot, and cause sashes to bind. If you replace the window without fixing the buck, the new window has the same problem.
• Failed NOA inspections from out-of-market contractors. We see this too often. A contractor from Broward installs a Florida Product Approval window without checking the Miami-Dade NOA list, and the inspector flags it. The homeowner pays for the rip-out, the re-order, and the lost time.
• Wide openings without mullion reinforcement. Some homeowners buy a large-missile impact window for a wide picture window but skip the mullion pack that ties mulled units together. It voids the wind-mitigation credit with the insurer and it compromises the opening in a storm.

Pricing for Window Replacement in Kendall, FL

What Window Replacement Costs in Kendall

Impact windows in Kendall run $800 to $1,500 per window installed at the lower end, with impact single-hungs more typically $900 to $1,800. Large or custom openings including mulled picture windows and patio doors run $2,500 to $5,000. Whole-home packages run $8,000 to $25,000 and up. What determines your price here is the opening count, whether your street falls in the higher design-pressure pockets east of the Turnpike, the floor height of each opening, and the frame material. We will not quote you a price without measuring your openings and checking the NOA requirements for your specific address. The free in-home measure and written quote are exactly that: free, written, and yours to keep.

Florida Pays You Back

Kendall homeowners can stack several programs to reduce the net cost of impact window replacement. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, including impact windows, for approved applicants. Florida also exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax. At the federal level, the 25C energy credit offers 30% of the product cost, up to $600 per year, on qualifying energy-efficient units. On top of that, after a wind-mitigation inspection, many Kendall homeowners see windstorm premium credits averaging around 25% off the windstorm portion of their premium. That inspection typically costs $75 to $150. We won’t promise you exact savings, because your carrier and your policy set the final numbers, but we’ll point you to the programs and help document the upgrade properly.

We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall

Beyond Kendall, our crews are in Little Gables, Miami, Miami Beach, and Hialeah on a regular basis. If you have family or investment property in those areas, the same team handles the same Window Replacement process with the same pricing and the same written quotes. For everything specific to this area, our Window Replacement in Kendall page covers the local NOA path and what to expect.

FAQs - Window Replacement in Kendall

Do I need a Miami-Dade NOA window if my Kendall home is outside the HVHZ line?

If your Kendall home is inside Miami-Dade County, the HVHZ applies to essentially all of the county, including the parts of Kendall where the line gets debated. The county has a single wind-speed map and a single product approval database, and if your address is in Kendall, assume the NOA requirement applies until we confirm otherwise during your free measure. We check the county’s NOA database for every opening we replace. Call (727) 291-4678 and we’ll verify your specific situation.

Will replacing my Kendall home’s original windows with impact glass void my builder’s structural warranty?

Replacing windows in a newer Kendall home does not void a structural warranty, provided the installation does not alter the structure. What can cause problems is an installation that cuts into the concrete block or framing improperly, which is why the crew matters. We work within the existing openings, and we can coordinate with your HOA’s architectural committee if your development requires advance approval for window changes.

What is the lifespan of the aluminum windows in post-Andrew Kendall rebuilds?

Most post-Andrew aluminum windows in Kendall are at 30 to 35 years and counting, which is past the point where weatherstripping and balances fail reliably. The frames themselves can last longer, but the working parts and seals do not. If your windows are original to a mid-1990s rebuild, they are due. A free in-home check will confirm it. Call (727) 291-4678.

Which impact window brands are approved for Kendall’s wind loads and NOA list?

PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows all carry Miami-Dade NOAs for multiple configurations that apply to Kendall openings. The brand matters less than the specific model and size, because an NOA is issued per configuration, not per manufacturer. We check the approval paperwork for your exact opening dimensions before we order anything, so you never get a window that fails inspection.

Can I lower my Citizens Insurance premium with just a few impact windows, or do all openings need upgrade?

For a wind-mitigation credit, your insurer will generally require that all openings, including doors, be impact-rated or protected. Partial upgrades may still help with protection in a storm, but the credit typically requires the whole home. We can phase the work across openings in a sensible order that works with your budget. Call (727) 291-4678 for a free consultation on the full scope.

One Thing You Won’t Get From a Generic Contractor

Every window replaced in Kendall must carry a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance. That certificate is separate from Florida’s statewide product approval database, and it is specific to this county’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, the most restrictive wind-load jurisdiction in the United States. A window that is perfectly legal to install in Fort Lauderdale or Orlando can be a code violation in Kendall without the county-specific NOA stamp. Out-of-market contractors routinely get this wrong. We don’t, because we live in this code environment every day, and we check every opening against the county’s approval list before we order.

Kendall’s Newer Homes: What to Upgrade First

Kendall’s master-planned subdivisions, like The Hammocks and Kendall Lakes, were built in a hurry after Hurricane Andrew, and the original window packages reflected that. Builders installed single-pane aluminum sliders and double-hungs that met the minimum code of the time but were never meant to last 30 years. If you own one of these homes, the windows are likely the oldest major system still performing, and the first upgrade that makes sense is replacing the worst openings first: west-facing windows that take the afternoon heat off Kendall Drive, and any opening with a failed seal or fogged glass. In The Hammocks, we replaced a dozen builder-grade double-hungs in a 1987 CBS ranch with PGT impact-rated casements after the homeowner’s Citizens Insurance renewal mandated wind-mitigation upgrades. Our crew pulled the old aluminum frames, set new jamb liners, and finished with Low-E insulated glass to cut the afternoon heat gain off Kendall Drive.

If you are in a newer Kendall development with an HOA, check your architectural guidelines before you choose frame colors or grid patterns. Many Kendall HOAs require a specific exterior finish or approval of window styles before installation. We work with those boards regularly and can help you prepare the submittal. And if your home is new enough to still be under a builder warranty, replacing windows does not void the structural warranty, provided the work is done properly by a licensed contractor. We’ll note that on your paperwork if your builder asks.

Impact Windows vs. Hurricane Shutters in Kendall

If you’re weighing impact windows against hurricane shutters for your Kendall home, consider how each one actually performs over a decade. Shutters protect the opening during a storm, but they require you to be home to deploy them, they need storage space, and they add no daily energy benefit. Impact windows protect permanently, reduce heat gain year-round, and many Kendall insurance carriers treat them more favorably for wind-mitigation credits because they cannot be left off by mistake. For a home you plan to keep, impact windows are the cleaner long-term investment. For a home you plan to sell soon, the installed cost recovery is less certain.

Key Takeaways for Kendall Homeowners

• NOA compliance is mandatory in Kendall, and it’s the single biggest reason to use a local contractor who works in this code environment daily.
• A typical impact single-hung in Kendall runs $900 to $1,800 per window installed; whole-home packages land from $15,000 to $30,000 on common three-bedroom ranch homes.
• Don’t install over rotted wood bucks from the 1980s or 1990s, and don’t skip mullion reinforcement on wide openings.
• My Safe Florida Home grants, Florida’s sales-tax exemption, and the 25C energy credit all apply to qualifying Kendall projects; windstorm premium credits often follow a wind-mitigation inspection.
• Your free estimate comes in writing, and the price we quote is the price you pay.

Get Your Free Kendall Window Replacement Estimate

We are the one down the road: locally owned, owner-operated, and accountable to the neighbors we serve. Every job gets Ed’s standard: If it’s not done right, we make it right, for as long as you own the home. Call (727) 291-4678 to schedule your free in-home measure and written quote. A live person answers, day or night. No voicemail loops, no call centers, no ticket numbers. Just Ed’s word on a written quote.

*Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Kendall and South Florida since 2011.*