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Most window and door work in Kendall comes down to one document: the Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance. If the product doesn’t carry an NOA for your exact opening size, the permit gets rejected before a single screw comes out. We handle that paperwork on every job, because it’s been the foundation of our work here since we started taking calls in the area. Ed Winslow’s name is on the business, and our crews know Kendall’s neighborhoods, its housing stock, and the code inspectors who sign off on the work. When you call (239) 310-4121, a real person answers, day or night, and helps you figure out what the job actually needs.
Key Takeaways for Kendall Homeowners
- Every window and door replacement in Kendall must carry a Miami-Dade NOA and pass the Large Missile Impact test. We handle that compliance from day one.
- Kendall’s pre-1992 tract homes frequently still have original jalousie windows, which offer essentially no hurricane protection and trigger mandatory upgrades when any permit is pulled.
- Impact windows and doors are the flagship product here for a reason: permanent protection with zero prep time before a storm.
- Florida incentive programs can offset a meaningful share of the cost, and we walk you through what qualifies.
- You can reach a live person at (239) 310-4121 any hour of the day, and Ed Winslow stands behind every installation with the Done Right Promise.
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.
Why Kendall Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
We operate differently from the national chains that send a rotating cast of subcontractors through Kendall. Ed Winslow owns this company. His license number and address are published, not hidden behind a call-center script. Every technician who arrives at a home in Kendale Lakes, The Hammocks, or West Kendall is background-checked, uniformed, and works directly for us. There’s no ticket number, no third-party crew, and no blame-shifting when something goes sideways. The Done Right Promise is our standing rule: if the installation isn’t right, we come back and make it right. A lasting accountability standard isn’t marketing language for us. It’s the standard Ed set when he founded the company in 2011, and it applies to every floodlight-lit lanai door and every master-bedroom window we touch in Kendall.
We answer the phone. That sounds basic until you try to reach a national window company at 9 p.m. before a storm watch. Someone at Winslow picks up, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Kendall customers call us from Country Walk after a branch clips a window frame, or from Kendall West when a sliding door stops locking before a trip. They get a person, not a voicemail loop.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Kendall
We are a full exterior-protection specialist, which means we handle windows, doors, and roofing under one roof. That matters in Kendall, where a single storm season can test all three systems at once. Below is what we install and service across the area. Every service links to a dedicated Kendall page with deeper detail.
Impact Windows
Impact windows are the heart of what we do in Kendall. These units use laminated glass designed to take a direct hit from wind-borne debris without shattering, and every configuration carries the Miami-Dade NOA Kendall’s building department requires. We match design pressures to each opening, never exceeding a rating of +/-100 psf, because overspecifying wastes your money and underspecifying fails inspection.
Learn more about our Impact Windows in Kendall.
Window Installation
Installation quality determines whether an impact window actually performs when it matters. Our crews handle the full removal, flashing, and anchoring process on homes across Kendall, from original concrete-block tract houses to the post-Andrew rebuilds that are now entering their replacement cycle. If the existing opening has rot, oxidation, or code-related issues, we address them before the new unit goes in.
Learn more about our Window Installation in Kendall.
Window Replacement
Many Kendall homes built after Hurricane Andrew are hitting the 25-to-30-year mark, which means original impact-rated aluminum frames are oxidizing and insulated-glass seals are failing. We remove and replace those units with current-generation products from brands like PGT and CGI, ensuring the replacement meets today’s stricter HVHZ requirements, not just the standards from the 1990s.
Learn more about our Window Replacement in Kendall.
Door Installation
Entry doors in Kendall do double duty: they’re the first line of defense against forced entry and the first thing wind pressure tests during a storm. We install impact-rated entry doors from Therma-Tru and other authorized brands, with proper anchoring and threshold sealing suited to Kendall’s humidity and salt air.
Learn more about our home page for the full range of door options and our Done Right Promise.
Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
Sliding glass doors are often the largest single opening on a Kendall home, which means they carry the highest wind-load requirements and the greatest potential for energy loss. We install impact-rated sliders from PGT, CGI, and CWS, sized and reinforced for the specific exposure of each elevation. A slider that faces Biscayne Bay’s salt air faces different corrosion pressure than one facing an interior courtyard.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Kendall’s cooling season runs most of the year, and windows are a major driver of heat gain. Our energy-efficient units, including Low-E coated glass from others, can reduce cooling loads by 20 to 30 percent in a typical Kendall home. That’s a real, measurable reduction on an FPL bill that climbs from May through October.
Impact Garage Doors
Garage doors are the most common structural failure point in a hurricane. If the garage door fails, pressure enters the house and can lift the roof. Our impact garage doors are designed and braced for Kendall’s HVHZ wind loads, protecting the largest unsupported opening on your home. We install them as part of a complete opening-protection strategy, not as an afterthought.
Custom & Geometric Windows
Kendall has a surprising number of homes with architectural windows: half-rounds, trapezoids, octagons, and other shapes from the 1980s and 1990s building boom. We design and order custom geometric windows with the same NOA documentation as standard rectangles, which is where many window companies quietly fall short. The shape doesn’t excuse the compliance, and we never pretend otherwise.
Roof Repair
Windows, doors, and roof are one integrated system in a hurricane. When we inspect your windows, we’re also looking at the roof-to-wall connection and the soffit conditions that affect window flashing. Our roof repair work addresses leaks, blown-off shingles, and other storm damage with the same urgency we apply to a broken window.
Roof Replacement & Installation
Kendall roofs take a beating from UV, wind, and debris. We replace and install shingle, tile, and metal roofing systems engineered for Miami-Dade’s wind zone, coordinating with any window or door work so your opening protection and roof system reinforce each other rather than fighting each other.
Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing
Different Kendall neighborhoods have different roofing traditions. Country Walk leans tile; older sections of Kendall lean shingle; modern builds sometimes opt for metal. We install all three, and we’ll give you an honest read on which makes sense for your specific home, your elevation, and your budget.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kendall
Our crews are in Kendall every week. We know the difference between a 1970s ranch in Kendale Lakes and a 1990s two-story in The Hammocks, and that changes how we approach flashing, anchoring, and code compliance. Typical response time for estimates across the Kendall area is same-week, often sooner, and emergency calls get priority. We regularly work in:
- Kendale Lakes
- The Hammocks
- Country Walk
- Kendall West
- West Kendall
Why Kendall’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Kendall sits entirely within Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which is a different regulatory universe than almost anywhere else in Florida. Every window and door replacement, not just new construction, must carry a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance and pass the Large Missile Impact test before a permit is issued. This applies to a single bedroom window no less than to a whole-house replacement. That regulatory layer, unique to Miami-Dade and Broward counties, makes NOA compliance the foundation of every job here in a way that simply doesn’t apply in Collier or Palm Beach counties.
The housing stock creates a second local dynamic. Kendall’s homes split sharply between pre-1992 tract homes, many still fitted with original jalousie or single-pane aluminum sliding windows, and the large wave of rebuilds triggered when Hurricane Andrew made landfall directly through the area in August 1992. Those post-Andrew rebuilds are now 25 to 30 years old, and their original impact-rated aluminum frames are oxidizing, their insulated-glass seals are degrading. We’re deep into the replacement cycle for those homes now, and the code bar is higher than it was in 1993. Add year-round UV intensity, humidity consistently above 80 percent, and salt-laden air pushed inland from Biscayne Bay, and you get weatherstripping failure and frame corrosion that shows up much earlier here than it does in Central Florida.
What to Look For in a Kendall Window & Door Installer
Before you sign anything, ask three questions. First, does the company pull the permits and close them out with passed inspections? In Kendall, skipping permits is a fast way to an insurance claim denial later. Second, are the products being quoted Miami-Dade NOA approved for your exact opening sizes, not just generically impact-rated? Third, who answers the phone when something goes wrong after installation? With Winslow, the answer to all three is the same: Ed Winslow, the owner, stands behind the work. We’re not the cheapest, and we don’t try to be. We’re transparent about what a compliant, correctly installed job costs in Kendall, and we honor our prices once quoted.
One comparison worth making: impact windows versus hurricane shutters. Shutters require someone to be home, physically strong enough to hang them, and present before the storm arrives. In Kendall, where evacuations and traffic can complicate storm prep, permanently installed impact windows remove that entire burden. You don’t hang anything. You don’t store anything. The protection is always in place. That’s a meaningful difference for elderly homeowners, families with young children, and anyone who travels during hurricane season. It’s also why impact windows increasingly show up in home appraisals and buyer shortlists across Kendall.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Kendall
Kendall pricing tracks the cost of NOA compliance and premium materials. Impact window replacements typically run from $900 to $2,400 per opening, depending on size, design pressure, and frame material. Impact entry doors range from $2,800 to $7,500 installed. Sliding glass doors run $3,500 to $9,000 depending on width and configuration. Impact garage doors start around $3,000 and climb with size and reinforcement. These are real installed ranges, not bait numbers. We offer $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate, no trip charge anywhere in Kendall, and a permanent 10 percent discount for seniors and veterans. Upfront pricing, written line items, and no change orders unless you approve them first.
Florida Pays Kendall Homeowners Back
Kendall homeowners have access to a real stack of incentives right now. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, including impact windows and doors. Florida also exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax, which trims a meaningful line item off a whole-house project. The federal 25C energy credit adds up to $600 per year on qualifying energy-efficient units. And after a wind-mitigation inspection, which typically costs $75 to $150, many insurers apply a windstorm-premium credit averaging around 25 percent on the wind portion of your policy. We can’t guarantee your carrier’s numbers, but we’ll point you to the documentation they require and make sure every product we install meets the certification thresholds. Call (239) 310-4121 and we’ll walk you through which incentives apply to your specific address and project.
Service Area - Cities Near Kendall
Winslow Windows & Doors serves Kendall and the surrounding South Florida communities. If you’re in Miami Springs, Miami, Miami Beach, or Hialeah, we’re the same local team with the same Done Right Promise. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami office, and crews serve Kendall locally.
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 About Windows & Doors in Kendall
Yes. Every window and door replacement in Kendall requires a permit, and the products must carry a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance for your specific opening size. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and close everything out with a passed inspection as part of every job. You’ll never be left holding a failed inspection or an unpermitted installation. Call (239) 310-4121 with your product questions and we’ll confirm your NOA requirements before you spend a dollar.
Impact windows are permanently installed laminated-glass units that protect your home without any preparation before a storm. Shutters require manual installation before every event and must be stored, maintained, and replaced over time. For Kendall homeowners who travel, live alone, or simply don’t want to wrestle panels onto a second-story window in August heat, impact windows are the practical choice. We can walk you through both impact windows and understand exactly how they compare to shutter alternatives in real storm conditions.
Once your units arrive, most window replacement jobs are completed as fast as a single day. Custom fabrication typically runs 4 to 6 weeks from order to delivery, and we’ll give you a clear timeline before any work begins. If you’re replacing multiple openings or moving to a full impact conversion, we’ll stage the work in a sequence that keeps your home secure and livable throughout the process.
You can, until you can’t. The moment any permit is pulled for adjacent renovation work in Kendall, a code inspector will flag those openings, and jalousie windows provide virtually zero large-missile impact protection. That triggers a mandatory conversion to impact-rated units. We’ve converted dozens of Kendall homes from jalousie to impact windows, and we’ll handle the NOA matching, the permit, and the install without drama. The sooner you plan for it, the less it costs in rush fees.
In most Kendall homes, yes. Properly installed impact windows with Low-E coatings can reduce cooling loads by 20 to 30 percent because they block a large share of solar heat gain through the glass. Given that Kendall air conditioning runs for most of the year, the savings tend to show up quickly. We’ll show you the energy-performance ratings of every unit we quote, so you can compare them honestly before you commit. Call (239) 310-4121 for an exact quote and energy comparison for your home.
Contact Winslow Windows & Doors in Kendall
When a window or door fails in Kendall, you need a company that treats your home like it’s Ed’s own, because it is. Ed Winslow’s name is on the business and on every job we do. We’re the one down the road, not a call center in another state. Call (239) 310-4121 to schedule your free estimate, get a free second opinion on any written quote, or just ask a question about what your Kendall home actually needs. A live person answers, every time, at any hour. No voicemail loops, no pressure, no surprises on the invoice. Just straight answers from a local team that’s been doing this work since 2011.
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.
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What Neighbors Say About Winslow Windows & Doors
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local windows & doors pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Kendall Customers Say
"Three big companies quoted us and every one sent a salesman with a leased truck. Ed turned up in a truck with his own name on the door, quoted less, and his crew were the same faces on day one and day nine."
- Yolanda Betancourt"Our insurance agent asked for the wind mitigation paperwork and Ed had the whole file ready the day the job closed, every opening photographed. The premium conversation went very differently this year."
- Odessa Fairbanks"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