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If you live in Miami, you already know the two questions that matter when it’s time for new windows or doors: Will they pass Miami-Dade code? And will my insurance company actually lower my premium? The answer to both is yes, when the product carries a proper Notice of Acceptance and the installation gets done by someone who works in the HVHZ every single week. We’re Winslow Windows & Doors, locally owned by Ed Winslow, and we’ve been doing exactly that since 2011. Call (863) 862-5435 any hour. Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do.
What should you actually look for when comparing window and door options in Miami? Start with the NOA. If a contractor can’t produce a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance for the exact configuration being quoted, walk away. Next, ask who installs it. A great product installed poorly still leaks, still fails inspection, still gets flagged by a wind-mitigation inspector. Finally, ask what happens when something isn’t right. Our answer is the 36500-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. Period.
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 Miami Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Miami is a relationship town. People here want to know the person behind the work, not a ticket number from a national call center. Ed Winslow founded this company in 2011, and he still picks up the phone. A live person answers every call, 24/7. No voicemail loops, no call centers, no next-business-day callbacks. When you call at 2 a.m. because a door won’t latch after a storm, someone answers.
We work from Allapattah to Westchester, Kendall to Little Havana, and our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive when we say they will. You’ll know exactly who is at your door before the truck pulls up. We’re an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, and ES Windows, among others, and we carry a published address and license number. Full transparency. No shell companies.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Miami
Impact Windows
Impact windows are the flagship product for Miami homes, and for good reason. Laminated impact glass, tested and approved under Miami-Dade HVHZ standards, protects against wind-borne debris and is approved for use without shutters or plywood. We install PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and others, each configuration carrying its own NOA for the specific size and design pressure of your openings.
Learn more about our Impact Windows in Miami.
Window Installation
Even the best impact window performs only as well as its installation. Our crews match fasteners, sealants, and flashing to the conditions of each opening, then verify square, plumb, and level before the final caulk line. On Miami’s concrete block homes, our installation methods are engineered for the way CBS walls move during temperature swings.
Learn more about our Window Installation in Miami.
Window Replacement
Many Miami homes still have the original single-pane aluminum or jalousie windows from the 1950s through 1980s. Those units predate post-Hurricane Andrew codes, provide zero impact resistance, and are a common reason insurers send non-renewal letters. We replace them with impact-rated or energy-efficient units that meet current Florida Product Approval standards. Our window replacement process includes a full inspection of the rough opening, treatment of any corroded framing, and proper flashing before the new unit goes in.
Learn more about our Window Replacement in Miami.
Door Installation
Entry doors in Miami take a beating from humidity, salt air, and daily UV exposure. We install Therma-Tru and other brands, including impact-rated entry doors with the documentation your insurance carrier wants to see.
Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
Sliding glass and patio doors are a staple of Miami living, connecting indoor space to pools, patios, and Biscayne Bay views. They’re also the largest wind-load opening in most homes, so design pressure ratings matter more here than on any other component. We install impact-rated sliders tested to the pressure requirements of each specific opening. Proper roller and track alignment prevents the drag and jamming that plagues older units.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Low-E glass, argon fills, and insulated frames cut cooling loads in Miami’s year-round heat. Homeowners typically see 20-30% lower cooling costs after replacing old aluminum single-panes, and that’s before any federal credit is applied.
Impact Garage Doors
Garage doors are the largest opening on most Miami homes and the most common point of wind-pressure failure. A door that blows in during a storm allows the roof to pressurize and lift. We install impact-rated garage doors with the bracing and track reinforcement required by Miami-Dade code. The high-tension springs on garage doors carry enough stored force to cause serious injury. We recommend leaving spring replacement and tensioning to a trained professional, and our technicians handle these systems with the proper tools and procedures every time.
Custom & Geometric Windows
Miami architecture runs from 1920s Mediterranean Revival to mid-century modern and contemporary glass towers. When your opening doesn’t match a standard size or shape, we order custom and geometric windows configured to the opening, not the stock catalog. Arched tops, radius corners, trapezoids, and oversized fixed picture windows are all available in impact-rated configurations with NOA documentation.
Roof Repair
Miami’s thunderstorms and the occasional hurricane put roofs under constant attack. We repair shingle, tile, and metal roofs, addressing leaks at the source rather than caulking the visible symptom. If you have water coming in after a storm, call us, and we’ll get someone to look at it.
Roof Replacement & Installation
Full roof replacement in Miami requires Miami-Dade product approvals, wind-load ratings, and a permitting process that moves at the building department’s pace, not the contractor’s. We coordinate the permit, the materials, the installation, and the final inspection. A properly documented re-roof is also the single biggest wind-mitigation credit on your insurance policy.
Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing
Coral Gables and many historic districts in Miami restrict roofing materials by aesthetic code. We install asphalt shingle, concrete and clay tile, and standing-seam metal systems across Miami-Dade, and we’re comfortable working with HOAs and architectural review boards.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Miami
Our crews work daily across Miami, from single-family homes to high-rise condos. We’re familiar with the permit requirements, HOA review processes, and the specific building styles in each pocket of the city. Typical response time for a free estimate within Miami is within a day or two of your call, and we keep a no trip charge policy inside our home county.
- Coral Gables
- Brickell & Downtown Miami
- Little Havana
- Edgewater & Midtown
- Westchester & West Miami
Why Miami’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Miami-Dade County falls entirely within Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, the only such designation in the nation. That means every window and door installed here must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, a product-certification standard stricter than anywhere else in Florida or the US. It’s not optional. It’s the law. Contractors from outside the county routinely underestimate what this means on paper and in practice.
Walk through pre-1992 neighborhoods around Hialeah, West Miami, and unincorporated Miami-Dade, and you’ll still spot jalousie windows, the louvered glass-blade units that are entirely prohibited under HVHZ code. They provide zero impact resistance and are a leading reason insurers issue non-renewal notices. A contractor from Orlando or Tampa might never see a jalousie window in their career. We see them weekly, and we know exactly what the replacement involves.
The housing stock here also shapes the work. Miami’s dominant residential construction is concrete block from the 1950s through the 1980s. Those homes have thick CBS walls that require specific anchors and sealants, and the original aluminum window frames are now corroded by decades of humidity, UV exposure, and salt air, especially within a mile of Biscayne Bay or the Atlantic coast. Marine-grade anodized aluminum, vinyl-clad frames, and stainless hardware aren’t upgrades in Miami. They’re the baseline if you want the installation to last.
Then there’s the insurance angle. The windstorm insurance market, dominated by Citizens Insurance, offers premium discounts of 20-45% for verified impact-rated openings. That conversation, reducing insurance cost, drives more window and door decisions in Miami than any other factor. It simply doesn’t exist one county north in Broward at the same intensity. If your current quote doesn’t address what your windstorm premium will do after the work, you’re not getting the full Miami picture.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Miami
Impact window replacement in Miami typically runs $900-$1,800 per opening, depending on size, design pressure rating, and the product line. A standard entry door starts around $1,200 and climbs for impact-rated units with decorative glass or sidelites. Sliding glass doors run $3,000-$7,000 for impact-rated models. Custom geometric windows are priced per configuration and require a site measure before we can quote a firm number.
| Item | Typical Miami Range | Notes |
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| Impact window (per opening) | $900 - $1,800 | Varies by size and design pressure |
| Energy-efficient window (per opening) | $600 - $1,200 | Low-E glass, insulated frame |
| Entry door | $1,200 - $4,000 | Impact-rated units cost more |
| Sliding glass / patio door | $3,000 - $7,000 | Impact-rated, multi-panel |
| Garage door (impact-rated) | $3,500 - $8,000 | Includes track reinforcement |
| Wind-mitigation inspection | $75 - $150 | Separate from installation |
Upfront pricing. No surprises on the invoice. We give you a written line-item quote before any work starts, and the price we quote is the price you pay. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate from another contractor. If you’ve got a quote and want someone to look at it honestly, call (863) 862-5435.
Florida Pays Miami Homeowners Back
Miami homeowners are sitting on one of the most generous incentive stacks in the country for this kind of work, and most people don’t know it exists. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades. Florida waives sales tax on impact-resistant windows and doors. The federal 25C energy credit covers 30% of product cost, up to $600 per year, on qualifying efficient units. And after a $75-$150 wind-mitigation inspection, most carriers in Miami apply a windstorm premium credit averaging around 25% on the windstorm portion of your policy. We don’t guarantee any specific grant or discount amount, because the programs and carriers set the final numbers. But we’ll help you route through the paperwork. These are real programs with real budgets, not marketing gimmicks.
When you’re comparing impact windows versus hurricane shutters, the core tradeoff is time and labor. Shutters cost less upfront, but someone has to hang them before every storm, and not every storm gives you a day of warning. Impact windows protect permanently. There are no panels to find in the garage, no ladders at 10 p.m., and no decision to make when a storm brews up while you’re out of town. We don’t sell or install shutters. We install the permanent solution, and for most Miami homeowners that’s the one that keeps working whether you’re home or not.
Service Area - Cities Near Miami
In addition to our work across Miami, we serve homeowners in Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Hialeah, and Miami Gardens. If you’re in any of these areas, the same local team, same upfront pricing, and same 36500-Day Done Right Promise applies.
Serving Miami, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Miami 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 Miami
Impact window replacement in Miami typically costs $900 to $1,800 per opening installed, depending on size, design pressure rating, and product line. A three-bedroom concrete block home with 8-12 openings is usually a $10,000 to $20,000 project. Call (863) 862-5435 for an exact quote from our team. Estimates are free, and we offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received.
No. Our quotes are written and line-itemed, and the price we quote is the price you pay. If we find hidden damage once the opening is exposed, we stop work, show you what we found, and give you a written change before touching a single additional screw. No surprise invoices at the end.
Yes, we pull the permit and coordinate the required inspections. Miami-Dade’s building department requires permits for impact window and door replacement, and the NOA for each product configuration has to be on file with the application. We handle that paperwork, and we don’t consider the job done until the final inspection passes.
Standard impact window replacement on a single-family home is usually finished as fast as a single day once your units arrive. Custom fabrication runs 4-6 weeks from order to delivery, and high-rise condominium work often moves slower because of elevator scheduling and HOA coordination. We’ll give you a clear timeline at the quote so you know exactly what to expect.
No. You need a wind-mitigation inspection, usually $75-$150, which documents the impact-rated openings and other credits for your insurer. Once that’s submitted, most carriers in Miami apply the credit on the windstorm portion of your premium. The average is around 25%, though some homes see more and some less. We’ll walk you through the process and make sure your paperwork matches what was actually installed.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Miami 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 Miami Customers Say
"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"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