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If you live in Kendall, you already know the drill: a letter from your insurance company arrives, your wind mitigation inspection flagged the original jalousie windows on your 1970s CBS home, and now you have 90 days to replace them or lose your policy. That’s the reality of windows and doors in Kendall, FL, and it’s why most of our calls start with insurance math rather than storm fear. Our crews work throughout Kendall daily, and Ed Winslow’s team answers the phone around the clock. Call (904) 478-8983 and a real person picks up. Not a call center. Not a voicemail.
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
Ed Winslow put his name on this company in 2011, and that changes how every job gets done. No ticket numbers. No subcontractor roulette. When we pull up to a home in Kendale Lakes or West Kendall, the person at your door is a background-checked, uniformed technician who works for us directly, and Ed’s phone number works at 2 a.m. if something goes sideways.
We’re the locally owned alternative to the national chains that send a different crew every time and a warranty that disappears when the franchise changes hands. Our Done Right Promise is exactly what it sounds like: if it’s not done right, we make it right. Period. That’s a hundred-year standard of accountability, and no big-box installer will put that in writing.
Kendall homeowners call us because we install elite impact lines like PGT, CGI, and ES Windows, and because our reputation in neighborhoods like The Hammocks and Kendall West is built on fixed pricing with no change orders. You see the full written estimate before work starts, and the invoice matches the estimate when we’re finished.
We’ve completed hundreds of window and door projects across Kendall’s tract-home subdivisions, from original 1967 ranch homes near Killian Drive to newer construction around West Kendall’s expanding subdivisions. Homeowners here know the difference between an installer who ships a product and an installer who stands behind it. We’re the latter.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Kendall
Every service below is available throughout Kendall, FL, including Kendale Lakes, The Hammocks, Kendall West, and Country Walk. Here’s what we actually do, not a brochure list:
Impact Windows
Laminated impact glass engineered to Miami-Dade HVHZ standards, with NOA documentation matched to each opening’s design pressure. This is our flagship line for Kendall because your insurance non-renewal letter almost certainly demands it. Learn more about our Impact Windows in Kendall.
Window Installation
Precision installation of new windows in existing openings, including full perimeter flashing and anchoring per HVHZ requirements. We coordinate product, permit, and inspection so the job passes the first time. Learn more about our Window Installation in Kendall.
Window Replacement
Removal and replacement of original aluminum single-pane or jalousie units in Kendall’s 1970s-80s CBS homes, with structural inspection of the existing buck and lintel before we order anything. Learn more about our Window Replacement in Kendall.
Door Installation
Front entry doors, side lights, and transoms installed with proper weather seals for South Florida’s humidity and rainfall cycles. We install Therma-Tru fiberglass entry systems, among other lines.
Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
Impact-rated sliding doors that meet HVHZ design pressures while staying smooth to operate. Common on Kendall’s ranch and two-story homes where the original aluminum slider has seized in its track.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Low-E glass packages and insulated frames tailored to Kendall’s UV load, with real reductions in heat gain during the eight-month cooling season. Expect lower AC runtime, not a magic number.
Impact Garage Doors
Reinforced garage doors with impact-rated panels and tracks, because your garage door is the largest opening on the house and a common wind-mitigation failure point on Kendall inspections.
Custom & Geometric Windows
Arches, circles, trapezoids, and oversized fixed units fabricated to your opening, not trimmed out of stock sizes. We install ECO Window Systems and Mr-Glass configurations for custom shapes.
Roof Repair
Leak diagnostics, tile replacement, and flashing repairs on Kendall’s concrete tile and shingle roofs. Often scheduled alongside window work when the insurance letter flags both.
Roof Replacement & Installation
Full roof replacement with shingle, tile, or metal systems, coordinated with wind-mitigation requirements so your roof and windows pass inspection together.
Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing
All three systems installed to Miami-Dade code, with underlayment details that hold up in Kendall’s daily humidity and afternoon thunderstorm cycles.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kendall
We work across Kendall’s residential grid every week, from original 1970s subdivisions to newer sections west of the Turnpike. Our typical response time in Kendall for a site visit is one to two business days once you call to schedule the free estimate.
- Kendale Lakes - Original CBS ranches with aluminum jalousie windows, one of our busiest neighborhoods for full impact-window replacements.
- The Hammocks - Master-planned community with a high concentration of homes now aging into mandatory window replacement after insurance inspections.
- Kendall West - Newer two-story construction where energy-efficient glazing and impact garage doors are common requests.
- Country Walk - Homes rebuilt post-Andrew, many now due for replacement of first-generation impact windows installed in the mid-1990s.
- West Kendall - The broad area along Kendall Drive and SW 88th Street where we handle everything from single sliders to whole-house retrofits.
Why Kendall’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Kendall sits entirely inside Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, the strictest window and door jurisdiction in the country. Every replacement unit we install must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, a certification that eliminates most national brands sold freely one county north in Broward. That’s not an upsell. It’s the law, and it’s why you can’t take a generic big-box window quote from a chain and expect it to pass a Kendall inspection.
The housing stock makes it more specific. Kendall is defined by concrete block and stucco tract homes built from the late 1960s through the early 1990s, many of which still have their original aluminum single-pane windows or jalousie units. Those units were never designed for HVHZ design pressures reflecting 175-plus mph storm scenarios. Today, insurers are non-renewing policies over failed wind mitigation inspections. The trigger isn’t a hurricane on the forecast track. It’s a letter from Citizens or another carrier citing non-impact windows on the wind mitigation report. That changes the conversation entirely, which is why we talk insurance savings and code compliance before we ever talk style.
South Florida’s UV index and daily humidity also wreak havoc on aluminum frames and weatherstripping far faster than in temperate climates. Oxidation, seized rollers, and failed seals are normal wear here, not defects. We spec products for that environment, because a window that works fine in Orlando will haze and stick in Kendall within a few years.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Kendall
Every estimate is written, line-item, and fixed. No change orders, no surprise markup at the end. We also offer $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate you already have, no trip charge inside our home county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Call (904) 478-8983 for exact pricing on your specific openings.
Florida Pays Kendall Homeowners Back
If you’re replacing windows in Kendall, you should know the incentive stack before you budget. My Safe Florida Home offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, and the state currently exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax. The federal 25C energy credit can return 30% of product cost on qualifying units, up to $600 per year. After a wind mitigation inspection (which typically runs $75 to $150), most Kendall homeowners see windstorm premium credits averaging around 25% on the windstorm portion of their policy.
We don’t set those numbers. Programs change, and your carrier makes the final call. What we do is install windows and doors that qualify when the programs and the policies line up, and we’ll walk you through the documentation so you can claim every dollar you’re owed.
Impact windows versus hurricane shutters is a real question in Kendall, and here’s the honest comparison: shutters cost less upfront but require you to be home, awake, and physically able to hang them before a storm. Impact windows are always on, always protecting, with no panels to store or tracks to maintain. After the 25% windstorm credit and the My Safe Florida Home grant, the lifetime math usually favors impact windows. We’ve done both conversations hundreds of times in this market, and we’ll give you the numbers straight so you can decide.
Service Area - Cities Near Kendall
Winslow Windows & Doors works throughout south Miami-Dade, including Coral Gables, Little Gables, Miami, and Miami Beach. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our South Florida office; 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
How much does impact window replacement cost in Kendall?
Impact window replacement in Kendall typically costs $900 to $1,400 per opening for standard-size vinyl or aluminum frames meeting HVHZ requirements; larger or custom openings cost more. Your exact number depends on opening size, design pressure rating, glass package, and frame material. Call (904) 478-8983 for a free written line-item quote, and ask about the $40-off repair credit and senior or veteran discount while you’re on the phone.
Will insurance non-renewal force me to replace every window in Kendall?
Maybe, and that’s a maybe worth taking seriously. If your wind mitigation inspection flagged non-impact windows, most carriers in Miami-Dade will non-renew unless those windows meet HVHZ standards. We’ve worked with homeowners who had to replace every opening, and we’ve worked with homeowners who only needed to address street-facing or windward elevations. The right move is a free second opinion on whatever written estimate or inspection report you already have.
How long does window installation take in Kendall?
Once your units arrive, most Kendall installations are done as fast as a single day per typical home, depending on opening count and whether we’re doing full retrofits with buck repair. Custom fabrication from manufacturers like ES Windows or ECO Window Systems runs four to six weeks to the Florida jobsite. We’ll give you a firm installation schedule in writing before you sign anything.
Do you pull permits for window replacement in Kendall?
Yes. Every window and door replacement in Kendall must be permitted and inspected under Miami-Dade HVHZ rules, and we handle permit procurement, inspections, and NOA documentation as part of the job. We never ask you to pull your own permit, and if a contractor suggests skipping the permit, walk away. That’s not a shortcut. It’s a liability.
What is a Miami-Dade NOA and why does it matter in Kendall?
A Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance is product-specific documentation proving a window or door assembly passed Miami-Dade’s impact and design-pressure testing, and it’s mandatory for every replacement unit installed in Kendall. Products must be paired exactly as tested: same frame, same glass, same size ratio, same anchors. We match each opening to documented NOA configurations, never relying on a product line’s general reputation.
Can you match the look of my original 1970s Kendall windows?
In many cases, yes. We install custom and geometric lines from ECO Window Systems and Mr-Glass that can replicate original picture-window sightlines, louvered proportions, and mullion patterns while meeting current HVHZ code. The aluminum jalousie look can’t be replicated in an impact-rated product, but we’ll show you the closest honest alternatives before you commit.
Does Winslow handle the insurance paperwork for wind mitigation credits in Kendall?
We provide every document your wind mitigation inspector and insurance carrier will request: NOA records, product approval numbers, installation photos, and anchoring details. You’ll still need a state-licensed wind mitigation inspector to file the official form for premium credits, and you’ll pay them directly (typically $75 to $150). You’ll also get a free second opinion on any written estimate from another contractor before you make a final call.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Kendall and the surrounding South Florida communities 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
"We sat out a hurricane behind the windows Ed put in. The gusts threw a neighbour's trampoline down the street and the loudest thing in our house was the kettle. I rang him after to say thank you and he answered his own phone, same as always."
- Thaddeus Okonkwo"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."
- Henrietta Pemberton