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Window and door replacement in Miami typically runs $400 to $1,800 per window and $800 to $4,500 per door, depending on size, impact rating, and the product line you choose. Most Miami homeowners replacing a full house of impact windows and doors land somewhere between $12,000 and $45,000 for the complete project. Those numbers sound wide, and they are – so below we break down exactly what moves the needle in this specific market.
Windows & Doors Cost Breakdown for Miami (2026)
The table below reflects what Winslow Windows & Doors actually quotes on jobs across Miami-Dade, from Brickell and Coral Gables to Kendall and Hialeah. These are installed prices – product, labor, disposal of the old units, and permit fees included unless noted.
| Product Type | Typical Installed Cost (Per Unit) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Impact Single-Hung Window (up to 36″x60″) | $400 – $750 | PGT, CGI, or ES Windows; most common in older Miami homes |
| Impact Double-Hung or Casement Window | $650 – $1,100 | Higher hardware cost; popular in Coral Gables and Coconut Grove |
| Large Picture or Fixed Impact Window (60″+ wide) | $900 – $1,800 | Price rises sharply above 72″ – Miami permits require engineering review |
| Custom or Geometric Impact Window | $1,200 – $3,500+ | Arch, octagon, or radius windows; longer lead times from the manufacturer |
| Impact Entry Door (single, standard) | $800 – $1,800 | Therma-Tru fiberglass or steel; includes frame and hardware |
| Impact Entry Door (double/French) | $2,200 – $4,500 | Popular in Doral and Pinecrest; multipoint lock systems add cost |
| Impact Sliding Glass / Patio Door (6 ft) | $1,800 – $3,200 | PGT WinGuard or CGI Guardian; 8 ft and 12 ft panels cost more |
| Impact Garage Door (16 ft double) | $2,800 – $5,500 | Miami-Dade approved; insulated steel with wind-load certification |
| Full Home Package (10-15 windows + 2 doors, average Miami home) | $14,000 – $32,000 | Volume discounts apply; permit pulled in your name |
What pushes these numbers higher – or lower
Miami is not a generic market. Three things make pricing here different from the national averages you’ll see on home-improvement websites. First, every window and door installed in Miami-Dade County must meet Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) standards – that’s a local code requirement tied to the county’s hurricane exposure. NOA-approved products cost more than standard products sold in, say, central Florida. Second, older Miami neighborhoods like Little Havana, Allapattah, and West Flagler often have homes built before modern rough-opening standards, so framers sometimes need to modify the opening before the new unit can go in – that adds $75 to $250 per opening depending on what they find. Third, Miami’s building department requires a permit for window and door replacement, and permit fees in Miami-Dade typically add $150 to $600 to the project, depending on the number of units and the valuation.
On the lower end of the range, you’ll find a straightforward swap: same size, same opening, standard single-hung PGT or CGI window, no structural surprises. On the higher end, you’re looking at custom sizes, premium brands with thicker laminated glass, aluminum-clad frames, or homes in flood zones where additional engineering documentation is required.
What Affects Windows & Doors Pricing in Miami
- Impact rating and glass type: Miami homeowners don’t have the option of skipping impact glass the way a homeowner in Ohio does. PGT WinGuard and CGI Guardian laminated glass – the products we install most often here – carry a real cost premium over standard double-pane glass, but they also eliminate the need for hurricane shutters and can lower your homeowner’s insurance premium. The glass itself (thickness, interlayer, and Low-E coating) can shift a window’s price by $100 to $300 per unit.
- Frame material: Aluminum frames dominate Miami’s market because they hold up against salt air from Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic, resist the intense UV exposure, and meet the wind-load requirements most easily. Vinyl is cheaper but degrades faster in South Florida’s heat. Aluminum-clad wood is an option for historic districts in Coral Gables or the Roads neighborhood, but it adds 25-40% to the unit cost.
- Window or door size: This is the single biggest driver within a product line. Going from a 36″ wide window to a 48″ wide window in the same series can add $150 to $350 per unit. Large sliding glass door panels (10 ft or 12 ft wide) often require two installers and a longer permit review.
- Structural condition of the existing opening: In Hialeah and parts of Miami Gardens, we regularly see water infiltration damage around window frames in older block homes – rotted bucks (the pressure-treated wood frame embedded in the concrete block), corroded lintels, or cracked sills. Repairing a buck before installing a new window adds $150 to $400 per opening and is non-negotiable for a proper installation.
- Story height and access: Ground-floor windows install faster. Second-story windows on a Miami two-story home or a condo building require scaffolding or a lift in some cases, and that adds labor. Brickell high-rise condo owners also deal with HOA approval timelines and building access rules that can slow a project by weeks.
- Brand and product line: There’s a real difference between the entry-level and premium tiers within brands like PGT and CGI. The baseline WinGuard series does the job for most homes. Moving to PGT’s Eze-Breeze or CGI’s Sentinel Plus series adds features and cost. We’re authorized installers for eight brands, so we can match the right product to the budget – not just push the most expensive option on the shelf.
Miami Impact Window and Door Brands: What You’re Paying For
Not every installer in Miami is authorized to install every brand, and that matters more than most homeowners realize. An unauthorized installer can’t pull a manufacturer’s warranty in your name. At Winslow, we’re authorized for PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru – which covers the full range from value-tier to premium.
PGT is the dominant brand in South Florida, and for good reason. Their WinGuard aluminum line is well-priced, widely stocked locally, and their Miami-Dade NOA documentation is current and easy to present during permit inspection. Most of our Miami jobs in the $400-$750 per window range use PGT.
CGI has a strong following in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and Coconut Grove, where homeowners tend to want a cleaner sight line and a slightly heavier frame profile. CGI’s Guardian Series typically runs 8-15% higher than comparable PGT units but has a loyal following among Miami architects.
Therma-Tru is our primary door brand for fiberglass entry doors. Fiberglass holds up far better than wood in Miami’s humidity and salt-air environment. A Therma-Tru door with a proper sill pan flashing and correct installation will outlast a wood door in this climate by 15-20 years, conservatively.
ViewLux is worth mentioning for Miami homeowners focused on energy performance. Their Low-E glass packages are among the better-performing options for keeping cooling costs down in a home that runs the AC nine months a year.
Miami-Specific Permit and Code Costs
This section is something you won’t find on most pricing pages, because most pricing pages are written for a national audience and skip local code details. In Miami, they matter.
Miami-Dade County requires a building permit for any window or door replacement – even a one-for-one swap at the same size. The permit is pulled by the contractor, not the homeowner, and it covers the county’s inspection to verify that the installed product has a valid Miami-Dade NOA number and that the installation method (anchoring, flashing, sealant) matches the manufacturer’s approved installation instructions.
Permit fees in Miami-Dade typically run:
- 1-5 openings: $150 – $300 in permit fees
- 6-14 openings: $300 – $450
- Full-home projects (15+ openings): $450 – $700, sometimes higher in incorporated municipalities like Miami Beach or Coral Gables, which have their own building departments and fee schedules
Any contractor who offers to skip the permit to save you money is creating a problem, not solving one. An unpermitted window replacement voids your homeowner’s insurance coverage for wind damage, creates a disclosure obligation when you sell the home, and – critically – means no inspector has verified the anchoring. In a Category 3 or 4 hurricane, the difference between a properly anchored and improperly anchored window is not abstract.
We pull every permit in your name. That’s not extra service – it’s how the job is supposed to be done.
Energy Savings: How Miami’s Climate Changes the Math
Miami runs its air conditioning hard. A typical single-family home in Kendall or Doral spends $2,400 to $3,600 per year on electricity, and cooling is the dominant cost from April through November. Older single-pane aluminum windows – common in Miami homes built before 1990 – are thermal disasters. The glass transmits heat directly, the frames conduct it, and air leaks around aging seals add to the load.
Replacing single-pane windows with Low-E impact glass (available through ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, among others) can reduce solar heat gain by 40-60% compared to clear single-pane glass. In real terms, homeowners in areas like Westchester and South Miami report utility bill reductions of $80 to $180 per month after a full window replacement. Over a 10-year period, that’s $9,600 to $21,600 in savings – a meaningful offset against the installation cost.
Florida also has specific incentives that apply to Miami homeowners. The My Safe Florida Home program has offered grants and matching funds for impact-window upgrades in prior years; check current program availability at the time of your project. Additionally, replacing windows with ENERGY STAR-certified products may qualify for federal tax credits under current IRS guidelines – ask us about which products in our lineup carry that certification.
How to Save on Windows & Doors in Miami
There are a few real ways to bring the cost down – and a few “savings” that end up costing you more.
Bundle the project
The biggest legitimate savings in window and door replacement comes from doing more at once. A contractor mobilizes, pulls one permit, and sets up for the day regardless of whether they’re doing three windows or fifteen. The per-unit cost drops when you combine windows and doors in a single project. If you’re planning to replace your sliding glass door next year anyway, doing it on the same permit as your windows this year saves you $150 to $400 in permit fees and $200 to $400 in labor mobilization.
Choose the right product tier – not the most expensive one
For most Miami homes, PGT WinGuard aluminum single-hung or horizontal roller windows do everything the building code requires and hold up for 20-plus years. You don’t need the premium series for a standard opening in a Kendall or Hialeah home. We’ll tell you honestly when the upgrade is worth it and when it isn’t.
Get a second opinion on written estimates
We offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received from another contractor. Pricing in Miami’s window market varies significantly – not always because of product quality, but sometimes because of overhead, commission structures, or simple markup variation. Bring us the written quote and we’ll tell you whether it’s fair and whether the specified product is the right one for your home. There’s no charge for that conversation – call (727) 291-4678 and a real person will pick up.
Ask about the senior and veteran discount
Winslow offers a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. It’s not a promotional rate – it’s standing policy, every job, every day. If you or someone in your household qualifies, mention it when you call.
Repair before replacing – when it makes sense
Not every window problem requires full replacement. A failed seal on a double-pane window (the foggy look), a broken balance or operator, or a weatherstripping failure can often be repaired for $150 to $350 per window. We’ll tell you honestly when repair makes more sense than replacement – and our $40 off any repair over $200 offer applies. That said, if your windows are original to a 1985 Miami home, repair is usually throwing good money at units that are already past their useful life in this climate.
Avoid the big-box installer trap
The national home improvement chains that operate in Miami typically subcontract the actual installation to whoever they have available that week. The price may look competitive, but the accountability afterward is murky. Ed Winslow’s name is on every job we do – if something’s not right, you call us and we come back. That’s the Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. No ticket number, no runaround.
FAQs – Windows & Doors Cost in Miami
How much does impact window replacement cost in Miami?
Impact window replacement in Miami typically costs $400 to $1,800 per window installed, including the permit. A standard single-hung window in a Hialeah or Kendall home runs $400 to $750 installed. Larger picture windows or premium-series units from PGT or CGI push toward $1,200 to $1,800. A full home of 12-15 windows generally lands between $8,000 and $22,000 for windows alone, before doors. Call (727) 291-4678 for a free, no-obligation estimate on your specific home – we’ll give you a number, not a range.
How much does a new front door cost in Miami?
A single impact entry door in Miami costs $800 to $1,800 installed for a standard 36″ Therma-Tru fiberglass unit. Double French doors or doors with sidelites run $2,200 to $4,500. Factors that push cost higher include custom sizing, glass inserts with decorative patterns, multipoint locking hardware (standard in most Coral Gables and Brickell homes now), and wrought-iron details popular in Mediterranean-style homes in Opa-locka and Hialeah. Call (727) 291-4678 for exact pricing on your door style.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace windows in Miami?
Repair is cheaper in the short term – typically $150 to $350 per window for seal failure, operator replacement, or hardware fixes – but replacement is usually the smarter investment for windows older than 20-25 years in Miami’s climate. Aluminum frames corrode in the salt air, glazing compounds harden and crack, and pre-2002 windows don’t meet current Miami-Dade impact standards. If you’re on the fence, call us – we’ll look at your windows honestly and tell you which path makes financial sense. We don’t earn more by pushing unnecessary replacements.
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Miami?
Yes – every window and door replacement in Miami-Dade County requires a building permit, even if you’re doing a same-size swap. Permit fees add $150 to $600 to the project depending on the number of openings and the municipality (Miami Beach and Coral Gables have separate fee schedules from unincorporated Miami-Dade). We pull every permit in your name as part of the job – no exceptions. An unpermitted installation voids your insurance coverage for wind damage and creates problems when you sell. Call (727) 291-4678 and we’ll walk you through the permit process for your address.
Can Winslow do the job the same week I call?
For repair and smaller jobs (one to three windows or a single door), we can often schedule within the same week. Full-home impact window projects in Miami typically require 2-4 weeks from signed contract to installation date, primarily because of permit processing times at Miami-Dade Building Department and product lead times from the manufacturer. Custom and geometric windows can add another 2-4 weeks for fabrication. We’ll give you an honest timeline upfront – not a best-case scenario to close the sale. Call (727) 291-4678 any time, day or night, and someone will answer.
What brands does Winslow install in Miami?
We’re authorized installers for PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru. All eight carry Miami-Dade NOA approval for our market. We’ll recommend the product that fits your home’s needs and your budget – not the brand that earns the highest margin. For most Miami homes, PGT WinGuard and CGI Guardian are the sweet spot of performance and price. For energy-focused homeowners in the Coconut Grove and South Miami areas, ECO Window Systems’s Low-E packages are worth the premium.
Key Takeaways
- Impact windows in Miami cost $400 to $1,800 per unit installed; impact doors run $800 to $4,500 depending on size and style.
- Miami-Dade requires permits for all window and door replacements – budget $150 to $600 in permit fees per project.
- Full-home projects (10-15 windows plus two doors) typically land between $14,000 and $32,000 in Miami’s market.
- Older homes in neighborhoods like Allapattah, Little Havana, and Hialeah often have damaged bucks or corroded frames that add $150 to $400 per opening in prep work.
- Low-E impact glass can cut solar heat gain by 40-60%, saving Miami homeowners $80 to $180 per month on cooling costs.
- Winslow offers a free second opinion on written estimates, a permanent 10% senior and veteran discount, and $40 off any repair over $200.
- Ed Winslow’s Done Right Promise backs every installation – if it’s not right, we come back.
Ready for a Real Number? Call Winslow Windows & Doors
If you’ve read this far, you have a solid sense of what windows and doors cost in Miami. But the only number that matters is the one tied to your specific home, your specific openings, and your specific goals. Winslow Windows & Doors has been doing this work in South Florida since 2011. Ed Winslow is the owner, his name is on the business, and his personal commitment backs every quote we give. We’re the locally owned alternative to the national chains, and we’ve stayed that way because we give straight answers and stand behind the work.
Call (727) 291-4678 – a real person will answer, any hour of the day. We’ll schedule a free estimate, give you upfront pricing with no surprises, and pull every permit your project requires. No trip charge inside our home county. No voicemail loops. No next-business-day callback.
We’re the one down the road – and we’ll be here long after the job is done.
Pricing reflects the Miami, FL market as of 2026. Winslow Windows & Doors offers free estimates – call (727) 291-4678.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Miami, FL 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.
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"The old aluminium sliders howled every afternoon storm and swelter came straight through the glass. The new impact sliders shut with a sound like a bank vault and the back rooms finally hold their temperature."
- Percival Whitcombe"Ed measured every opening himself and walked me through the product approval paperwork before I signed anything. When the inspector came he found the notice of acceptance taped inside a window like it should be and passed us first visit."
- Rosalind Beaumont"A tile roof repair and new windows from the same company meant one crew, one permit runner, and nobody blaming the other trade. Ed checked the roof work himself before the tarp came off."
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