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Impact window replacement in Kendall typically runs $800 to $1,500 per opening installed, with whole-home packages landing between $8,000 and $25,000 depending on how many windows your home has and what the current frames look like. Most Kendall jobs take one to two days on-site once your units arrive from the manufacturer, though custom fabrication adds four to six weeks before we can schedule installation. If you’re weighing impact windows against another year of shutters and weather-stripping, call (727) 291-4678 and we’ll walk you through what your specific home actually needs.
We work throughout Kendall every week, from the winding streets of The Hammocks to the older ranches around Kendall Lakes and the townhome clusters near Kendall Drive. Our crews know the CBS construction, the HOA rules, and the Miami-Dade permitting requirements that catch out-of-market installers off guard. When you call, a live person picks up. Not a call center, not a voicemail loop. That’s how Ed Winslow has run this company since 2011.
Why Winslow Windows & Doors Is Kendall’s Preferred Impact Windows Company
Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do in Kendall. We’re not a franchise with a rotating cast of subcontractors. We’re a locally owned operation with a published address, a state license number, and technicians who arrive in uniform with background checks completed before they ever step onto your property. Kendall homeowners call us because they want to know who’s in their home, and they want a straight answer about whether their windows actually meet Miami-Dade code.
Our Impact Windows team has replaced hundreds of openings across Kendall, and the pattern we see is consistent: fast, budget-driven rebuilds after Hurricane Andrew left this area with a lot of builder-grade aluminum that simply wasn’t designed for 175+ mph wind loads or decades of salt air. Homeowners here aren’t just upgrading for comfort. They’re replacing windows because their insurance carrier is asking pointed questions about wind mitigation, or because the frames are corroding at the corners and water is finding its way into the drywall.
We answer the phone at 2 a.m. the same way we answer it at 2 p.m. That matters in Kendall, where a failed window during storm season isn’t something you can sit on until Monday morning. It matters when your HOA sends a violation letter and you need someone who can look at the architectural guidelines and tell you exactly what’s approvable. And it matters when a contractor from Broward tries to sell you a window with only a Florida Product Approval, and you need a second opinion before you write the deposit check.
Our Impact Window Services in Kendall
Impact-Rated Exterior Window Replacement with Miami-Dade NOA
Every replacement window we install in Kendall carries a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance. That’s not optional here. Kendall sits inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, the most restrictive wind-load jurisdiction in the country, and a window that’s perfectly legal in Fort Lauderdale can fail a Kendall permit inspection without that county-specific stamp. We pull permits on every job and we don’t cut corners on product certification, because a failed final inspection means you’re stuck with openings that won’t earn an insurance discount until they’re swapped out again.
HVHZ-Compliant Large-Missile-Rated Glazing Upgrades
Kendall’s design wind speeds require glazing tested to survive a 9-pound 2×4 fired at 50 feet per second. That’s the large-missile standard, and it’s the difference between a window that cracks during a storm and one that stays intact while debris slams into it. We specify large-missile-rated laminated glass with design pressures matched to each opening’s size and elevation. For a two-story home on a canal in Kendall, the math is different than for a single-story ranch set back from the street. We engineer per opening, not per house.
Builder-Grade Window Swaps for CBS Masonry Openings
Most Kendall homes are concrete block with stucco returns around the window openings. Swapping those original builder-grade aluminum frames for new impact units means we cut out the old frame carefully, set new jambs into the CBS opening without disturbing the stucco, and flash everything so water can’t wick behind the stucco. We recently replaced a full run of original single-hungs in The Hammocks with PGT WinGuard casements. The old aluminum frames were corroded from canal air and the laminated interlayer had delaminated after two decades. Our crew set the new jambs into the existing openings without touching the stucco returns, then filed the wind mitigation form so the homeowner’s Citizens renewal finally stopped climbing.
Architectural-Review-Ready Installations for Master-Planned Communities
If you live in Kendall Lakes, The Hammocks, or any of the newer master-planned subdivisions with active HOAs, you already know the drill: architectural review before any visible change, and a stop-work order if you skip it. We handle that paperwork on our end. We’ll prepare the submittal with product specs, NOA numbers, and finish details formatted the way HOA boards expect to see them. You don’t fight that battle alone, and you don’t get fined because a contractor told you it would be fine.
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, three brands that show up on Miami-Dade’s NOA list with configurations specifically tested for HVHZ wind loads. That authorization matters because it means we can pull current NOA documentation for every unit we install, and we can process warranty claims directly without routing you through a middleman. When a Kendall homeowner needs a replacement sash or a new piece of weatherstripping, we don’t wait on a distributor in another state. We get the parts moving and schedule the repair.
Common Impact Window Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Builder-grade aluminum frame corrosion at the jamb-to-sill corner. Early-1990s rebuilds across Kendall used aluminum extrusions that start pitting and oxidizing within a decade in salt air. Once the corner fails, water wicks into the drywall around the opening and you’re looking at rot repair before you can even install new windows. Homes along the canals and closer to Biscayne Bay see this first.
- Non-impact single-pane sashes kept through cosmetic renovations. We see this constantly in Kendall: a homeowner remodels the kitchen, paints the whole house, and keeps the original single-pane double-hungs because the budget ran out. Then the wind mitigation inspection fails because HVHZ requires large-missile-rated glazing on every opening. The insurance discount stays locked away until those windows are actually replaced.
- Florida Product Approval-only windows installed without Miami-Dade NOA. This is the trap that out-of-market contractors fall into, and Kendall homeowners pay for it. A window with only a Florida Product Approval number is legal in Broward, but it’s a code violation in Kendall. The permit final fails, the openings can’t earn a wind mitigation credit, and the owner eventually has to rip out brand-new windows and start over. We’ve walked behind more than one of those jobs and fixed it properly.
- Weatherstripping rot on original double-hungs. In Kendall’s humidity and salt air, the weatherstripping on builder-grade sashes breaks down within eight to ten years. You’ll feel the draft before you see the failure. Air leaks spike your cooling bills all summer, then you finally notice daylight around the sash in the dry season. By then, the frames are often too far gone to justify re-stripping, and replacement is the honest answer.
Pricing for Impact Windows in Kendall, FL
You’ll find real numbers below, not vague ranges that change once a salesperson gets into your living room. A standard impact single-hung in Kendall runs $900 to $1,800 per window installed. Impact casements and horizontals fall similar. Large or custom openings, like a picture window facing the pool or a full-height opening on a canal-front elevation, run $2,500 to $5,000. Whole-home packages for a typical three-bedroom Kendall ranch with 10 to 14 openings generally land between $8,000 and $25,000, and the spread depends on frame material, glass package, and how much prep work the existing openings need.
Call (727) 291-4678 and we’ll schedule a free in-home measure. The written quote is line-itemed, and it’s the same number whether you sign that day or a month later. No change orders because our estimator missed something. No surprises on the invoice.
What Impact Windows Costs in Kendall
| Scope | Typical Range |
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| Single impact window installed | $800 - $1,500 |
| Impact single-hung | $900 - $1,800 |
| Large or custom opening | $2,500 - $5,000 |
| Whole-home package (10-14 openings) | $8,000 - $25,000+ |
What moves the number in Kendall specifically: opening count, floor height (second-story openings need higher design pressures and cost more per unit), frame material (vinyl keeps cost lower, aluminum holds up longer in salt air and runs higher), and whether we’re working inside an HOA that requires a specific finish or profile. The free in-home measure is where we pin all of this down. No ballpark guessing, no phony discounts inflated to make the final number look like a deal.
One comparison worth knowing before you commit. Impact windows versus hurricane shutters: shutters cost less upfront, but they’re seasonal work, they don’t help your cooling bill in July, and they don’t count as permanent protection when an insurance underwriter runs your wind mitigation. Impact windows stay in place, work every day of the year, and earn the windstorm credit on your premium. Most Kendall homeowners who’ve priced both end up choosing impact windows once they see the insurance math.
Florida Pays You Back
Be careful with any contractor who quotes the rebates as if they’re a guarantee on your final invoice. Here’s what actually exists. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, and impact windows fall squarely inside that scope. Florida also exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax at the point of purchase. On the federal side, the 25C energy credit covers 30% of product cost on qualifying units, up to $600 per year.
Then there’s the windstorm premium credit. After a wind-mitigation inspection, which typically runs $75 to $150 in Kendall, most homeowners see about 25% off the windstorm portion of their premium. That’s not a rebate check, it’s a recurring discount from your carrier. We won’t promise a specific number, and you should be wary of anyone who does. Your carrier and the inspection results set that figure, not us. But we’ll make sure the paperwork is filed correctly so you’re not leaving that discount on the table.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
Winslow Windows & Doors handles Impact Windows in Kendall and across the surrounding South Florida communities, including Little Gables, Miami, Miami Beach, and Hialeah. If you’re one town over and wondering whether we make the drive, the answer is yes. Same pricing, same NOA documentation, same live person picking up the phone. Our dispatch and scheduling run out of our Miami office, and our crews are in Kendall every single week.
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 - Impact Windows in Kendall
Yes. In Kendall, the Miami-Dade NOA is mandatory regardless of any Florida Product Approval you already have. Kendall sits inside Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, the strictest wind-load jurisdiction in the country, and the county maintains its own product approval database that’s entirely separate from the state’s. A window with only a Florida Product Approval sticker is legal in Broward County but will fail a Kendall permit inspection without the NOA. If a contractor tells you the state sticker is enough, get a second opinion before you sign anything. Call (727) 291-4678 and we’ll verify your openings against the county database, free.
You can, but you’ll likely fail your wind mitigation inspection if the back openings stay non-impact. HVHZ code requires large-missile-rated glazing on every opening, not just the ones facing the street. Kendall Lakes and most Kendall HOAs will approve a phased plan, where you do the front elevation now and the back in a second phase, as long as you submit both phases in your original architectural review. But be aware that your insurance discount won’t kick in until all openings are compliant. Partial replacement still leaves the house exposed, and underwriters know it. Call (727) 291-4678 for a phased quote that respects both your HOA and your budget.
The key is using a licensed, permitted contractor who won’t damage the surrounding structure. Builder warranties on newer Kendall homes typically cover the original installation and materials, not the windows themselves. Swapping windows won’t void the structural warranty as long as the work doesn’t alter load-bearing elements and the installation passes Miami-Dade inspection. What we see go wrong is when a handyman cuts into the CBS opening, shakes the stucco loose, and the builder’s warranty rep finds the damage on a follow-up visit. We work inside the existing masonry openings, pull permits, and leave the structure intact. Your builder warranty stays whole because we never touched what it covers.
For Kendall, the design pressure number depends on your home’s wind zone, the height of each opening, and whether the window faces open water or a protected street. Two-story canal-front homes need higher design pressure ratings than single-story ranches set back from the coast. As a rule, every unit we install in Kendall meets or exceeds the HVHZ large-missile standard, and we match each opening’s design pressure to its specific wind load calculation. We’ll show you the numbers per window on your quote. Call (727) 291-4678 and we’ll walk through the engineering for your specific elevation.
Fogging between the panes means the seal on the insulated glass unit has failed, and in Kendall it usually starts with frame corrosion or a bad original seal that let moisture into the air gap. Salt air and year-round humidity accelerate this dramatically compared to inland Florida. The fog is trapped condensation you can’t wipe off, and once the seal fails, the inert gas fill escapes, the window loses its thermal performance, and the only real fix is replacing the glass unit or the whole window. If you’re seeing fog on windows less than ten years old, call (727) 291-4678 and we’ll tell you whether it’s a warranty-covered defect or a sign the frames are failing.
Contact Winslow Windows & Doors in Kendall
A neighbor you can call at 2 a.m., and someone will actually answer. That’s the whole point. Upfront pricing, no surprises on the invoice, and a Done Right Promise that says if it’s not right, we make it right. For a free in-home measure and a written, line-itemed quote on impact windows in Kendall, call (727) 291-4678 today. We also offer $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate, no trip charge inside our home county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. The one down the road.
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.