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Welcome to the page University Park homeowners use when they’re done guessing about hurricane code, tired of vague estimates, and ready for windows and doors that actually pass inspection the first time. We’re Winslow Windows & Doors, and we work throughout the 33222 ZIP every week, from impact window retrofits on 1960s CBS homes to full door replacements on newer construction. Ed Winslow’s name is on the business, and he’s the person who answers when you call (844) 901-4551. No call centers. No voicemail labyrinth. Just a neighbor who knows exactly what Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone demands of every opening in your home.
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 University Park Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
University Park is not the place to gamble with window ratings. Every home in this ZIP sits inside the strictest wind zone in the country, and the difference between a compliant install and a costly redo comes down to the contractor’s depth of local knowledge. We’ve worked through the neighborhoods off SW 107th Avenue and the blocks near the 33222 corridor long enough to know that many of these CBS homes have rough openings that are 1/4-inch off from standard measurements, a detail that turns a routine window swap into a custom-framing job if you’re not paying attention. Homeowners here call us because we submit paperwork that University Park building officials accept without back-and-forth, and because the uniformed technician who shows up at your door is background-checked and already knows your floor plan’s era. Ed Winslow founded this company in 2011, and the Done Right Promise means if it’s not installed correctly, we come back and make it right. No fine print. No expiration.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in University Park
Impact Windows
Impact windows are the flagship line for University Park, and for good reason: every replacement unit must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance to even qualify for a permit. We install laminated impact glass from PGT, CGI, and ES Windows matched to your home’s design pressures, never over-rated above +100/-100.
Learn more about our Impact Windows in University Park.
Window Installation
Correct installation on a 1960s CBS home often means buck framing, custom shims, and an installer who understands how stucco and concrete block interact with a flange. We handle new construction and retrofit openings every week in University Park.
Learn more about our Window Installation in University Park.
Window Replacement
Many University Park homes still have original jalousie or single-pane aluminum frames that fail current code outright. Replacing them with impact-rated or energy-efficient units requires custom sizing for non-standard masonry openings, which is exactly the kind of work we do all the time.
Learn more about our Window Replacement in University Park.
Door Installation
Front entry doors, side doors, and impact-rated swinging doors all need HVHZ-compliant anchoring into CBS block walls. We install Therma-Tru and other authorized brands with the correct fasteners, thresholds, and weatherstripping for South Florida humidity.
Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
Sliding glass doors on low-slab CBS homes take a beating from summer wind-driven rain. We replace them with impact-rated units that seal tight and glide properly, using track systems engineered for our coastal climate.
Energy-Efficient Windows
South Florida’s UV intensity cooks low-E coatings and breaks down seals on budget glass within a decade. We install energy-efficient windows with coatings designed for our latitude, cutting cooling loads by up to 20-30% in University Park homes.
Impact Garage Doors
A garage door opening is often the weakest pressure point on a CBS home during a hurricane. We install and brace impact-rated garage doors that carry proper Miami-Dade approvals.
Custom & Geometric Windows
The rounded arches, portholes, and trapezoid windows on some University Park homes need custom fabrication. We order exactly to spec and install with the same HVHZ compliance as every other opening.
Roof Repair
Roof and window work are joined at the hip in a hurricane zone. We repair shingle, tile, and metal roofs across University Park, addressing leaks before they reach your window headers and door frames.
Roof Replacement & Installation
A full roof replacement in University Park means a secondary water barrier, proper tile or shingle installation per HVHZ code, and a roof that works with your impact openings, not against them.
Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing
We install all three roofing systems across University Park, matching the profile and color to your home’s era and the wind-uplift requirements of your specific lot.
Neighborhoods We Serve in University Park
Our trucks run throughout the 33222 ZIP, from the leafy blocks near the University of Miami’s western edge to the residential streets off the 826 corridor. Typical response time for an estimate in University Park is same-week, and we can usually schedule a site visit within a few days of your call.
- University Park proper (33222)
- Blocks along SW 107th Avenue
- Homes near the Turnpike’s University Park exit
- Streets bordering the 826 corridor
- Areas within a short drive of FIU’s main campus
Why University Park’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
University Park’s housing stock is overwhelmingly concrete block and stucco, built between the 1960s and 1980s. That matters because the rough openings in those homes were cut for jalousie windows, the louvered glass-slat style that was standard in Miami-Dade post-war construction and is now completely non-compliant with HVHZ hurricane protection codes. Jalousie windows cannot be shuttered effectively, and they don’t even try to carry an NOA. So when a University Park homeowner wants a legal permit for a window swap, the conversation almost always starts with full-frame replacement rather than sash-only retrofit. We see this every week: original jalousies, buck framing around the opening, and a homeowner who’s been told by another contractor that they “might get it to pass.” We don’t play might. We spec the opening correctly the first time, with impact-rated laminated glass and a design pressure matched to the wind zone, and the permit clears because the math is right.
The year-round conditions make it worse. South Florida’s ambient humidity and UV intensity cause seal failure and frame oxidation within 8-10 years on budget products, and the afternoon summer storms send wind-driven rain horizontally across the low-slab foundations common here. If your door threshold was set even slightly off, if the weatherstripping was trimmed a little short, water finds its way in. We replace threshold seals and re-hang doors with the expectation that August in University Park means rain at 3 p.m. every day. The work has to be right, because the weather doesn’t give second chances.
Florida Pays University Park Homeowners Back
The incentives for upgrading your windows and doors in University Park are real, and we want you to claim every dollar you qualify for. My Safe Florida Home matching grants can provide up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades on your primary residence. Florida also exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax, which on a whole-home impact package is a meaningful line item. The federal 25C energy credit can return 30% of the product cost on qualifying energy-efficient units, up to $600 per year. Once your impact openings are installed and you pass a wind-mitigation inspection (typically $75 to $150), most University Park homeowners see their windstorm premium drop by around 25% on the storm portion of the policy. Those are carrier-specific figures, so we won’t promise a number your insurer hasn’t agreed to. What we will do is install the products correctly, document everything, and make sure your inspection is clean.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in University Park
Service Area — Cities Near University Park
Winslow Windows & Doors also serves the surrounding communities. If you’re in Sweetwater, Fountainebleau, Tamiami, or Olympia Heights, we handle the same HVHZ-compliant impact work there. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our South FL office in Miami; crews serve University Park locally.
Serving University Park, FL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the University Park area and offer University Park Door Installation because we 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 University Park
Do my windows in University Park really need a Miami-Dade NOA?
Yes. University Park sits entirely within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and Miami-Dade building officials require a Notice of Acceptance on every window and door product before they’ll issue a permit. A Florida Product Approval alone is not sufficient here. Call (844) 901-4551 and we’ll help you verify that your chosen product carries the right NOA before you spend a dollar.
How much does impact window replacement cost in University Park?
Most University Park homes fall between $900 and $2,400 per opening for impact window replacement, with the final number driven by size, custom framing needs on older CBS homes, and the specific product line. Your free written estimate will break down every line item so there are no surprises. Call (844) 901-4551 to schedule yours.
Will the price change once work starts?
No. We write fixed-price quotes for University Park jobs, and we don’t file change orders unless a genuinely unforeseen condition arises that we’ve documented and walked you through first. Ed’s name is on the door, and he doesn’t want his word tied to a bait-and-switch quote.
Do you pull the permits in University Park?
Yes, we pull every permit required for impact windows, doors, and roofing work in the 33222 ZIP. Our paperwork is clean, our inspections pass, and you’ll have documentation for your insurance carrier and any future buyer.
How long will my window or door replacement take in University Park?
Most installations are completed as fast as a single day once your units arrive on site. Custom fabrication for non-standard openings, which are common on 1960s-1980s CBS homes in University Park, typically runs four to six weeks from order to delivery. We’ll give you a clear timeline in writing before any work begins, and you can always reach us at (844) 901-4551 with questions.
Impact Windows vs. Hurricane Shutters in University Park
Shutters only work if someone is home to hang them, and when a storm is bearing down on Miami-Dade, the last thing you want is to be hauling corrugated panels across a wet driveway in 40 mph gusts. Impact windows are always on. They protect your home every hour, not just when you remember to deploy them. And in University Park, where your insurer looks at your wind-mitigation inspection after every renewal cycle, permanent impact-rated openings are the upgrade that earns the premium credit. Big-box retail installers can sell you a window, but they often don’t carry the NOA documentation to satisfy a University Park inspector on a jalousie-to-impact conversion. A licensed impact specialist like Winslow does this specific work week after week in this exact ZIPcode.
Call us at (844) 901-4551 for a free estimate, a free second opinion on any written quote from another company, or a straight answer about what your home actually needs. We answer live, 24/7. If you’re a senior or a veteran, the 10% discount is permanent. And any repair over $200 gets $40 off, no expiration. The one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving University Park since the company’s founding in 2011.
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 University Park Customers Say
"He replaced the front door and the garage door in the same week, both rated for impact, and lined the frames up so straight my level had nothing to say. My wife stopped hearing the highway from the front room."
— Maximilian Vasquez"Excellent work and a fair price for what it is, though impact glass is never cheap and one bedroom window arrived with a scratched pane. Ed flagged it before I saw it and the replacement went in without me chasing anyone."
— Bartholomew Crenshaw"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