Free in-home measure and quote — PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
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AfterTrusted Impact Windows for Miami Homeowners
Impact windows in Miami aren’t a luxury. They’re the difference between riding out a Category 3 storm with your family safe and dry, or watching a patio chair become a missile through your living room glass. Winslow Windows & Doors has installed impact-rated windows, doors, and roofing across Miami-Dade since 2011, and we’ve seen what hurricane season does to homes that weren’t prepared. Ed Winslow’s name is on the door, and on every job we do. When you call (844) 901-4551, a live person picks up. Not a call center. Not a voicemail. A neighbor who knows Miami building codes and answers at 2 a.m. when the wind picks up and you need honest advice fast. That’s the company we built, and it’s why homeowners from the home to the beach trust us when it matters most.
What Our Impact Windows Service Includes
Impact-Rated Window Installation
Impact Windows — Miami installation means replacing your existing glass with laminated, hurricane-rated units engineered to withstand windborne debris and extreme pressure changes. Miami-Dade County product approval is non-negotiable here, and every window we install meets or exceeds the High Velocity Hurricane Zone standards. We handle the full tear-out, frame inspection, installation, and finish work, so you get one crew, one warranty, and one owner accountable for the result.
Impact Window Replacement
Maybe you’ve got older single-pane glass or units that failed after Irma or Ian. Impact window replacement swaps those vulnerable openings for modern laminated glass that reduces noise, blocks 99% of UV rays, and lowers your cooling bill. We inspect the existing frame and flashing carefully on every replacement, because a quality impact unit in a compromised frame won’t perform the way it should. You’ll get honest guidance on whether a full replacement or a targeted swap makes more sense for your budget.
Impact-Rated Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
Sliding glass doors are often the weakest point in a Miami home’s envelope, and a failed slider during a storm can pressurize the whole structure. We install impact-rated sliding and patio doors built to Miami-Dade specs, with the same laminated glass and reinforced frames as our windows. Whether you want a three-panel slider or a French-style patio door, we’ll size it precisely, wet-seal the threshold, and make sure it glides effortlessly the day we leave. You should never have to two-hand a door open, and with our installs, you won’t.
Impact Garage Doors
Most Miami homeowners don’t think about the garage door until it’s flexing inward during a storm. An unrated garage door that fails lets wind pressure into the house, and that’s when roofs lift and windows blow out from the inside. We install impact-rated garage doors with reinforced bracing systems approved for our wind zone. It’s often the single most overlooked vulnerability on the whole property, and it’s one we catch during our free estimate.
Custom & Geometric Impact Windows
Not every window in a Miami home is a standard rectangle. Arched transoms, circular porthole windows, trapezoids, and other custom shapes still need true impact protection. We fabricate and install custom geometric impact windows sized to the exact opening, using the same laminated glass and certified frames as our standard units. These jobs take more measuring and more patience, but you shouldn’t have to choose between architectural character and hurricane protection. With Winslow, you get both.
Energy-Efficient Impact Windows
Impact windows do double duty in Miami. The same laminated glass that stops debris also carries Low-E coatings that reflect radiant heat and keep your air conditioning from working overtime. Many of our clients see immediate changes in room comfort and a noticeable dip in their FPL bill, especially on west-facing elevations. If energy performance matters to you, we’ll walk through the SHGC and U-factor ratings for your specific orientation so you’re choosing glass that makes sense for how the sun hits 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.
Brands We Service for Impact Windows
We’re an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, and ViewLux, which means we do more than hang their products. We know their product lines, their lead times, and their nuance. PGT’s WinGuard series, for example, has been a staple in South Florida for years, and we’ve installed hundreds of those units from Hialeah to Cutler Bay. CGI’s aluminum impact windows are another common sight on Miami waterfront homes, where corrosion resistance matters as much as debris resistance. When a ViewLux unit goes into a modern condo or a mid-century ranch, we size it carefully to the opening and make sure the engineering lines match the original design intent.
What that means for you: when you call us about a PGT window, you’re talking to a team that’s actually installed that exact product, knows how it behaves in the field, and knows what to watch for during the install. Not a subcontracted crew seeing it the first time. Whether you have one of those brands or something else entirely, we can evaluate it, quote it, and in most cases, handle the project start to finish. We do carry CWS products as well for projects where aluminum frames or specific sightlines are required. You’ll get a straight recommendation, not a sales script.
Signs You Need Impact Windows Right Now
- Your windows are original to the home. If your house was built before 1994, or before the stricter Miami-Dade code updates in the 2000s, your glass was not designed for today’s wind loads. A single pane of annealed glass won’t stop a roofing tile at 90 mph, and it certainly won’t hold your roofline together when pressure changes. Replacing pre-code windows should be at the top of your list before June 1.
- You can hear wind whistling through closed windows. That’s not just an annoyance, it’s air infiltration, which means your windows are leaking conditioned air and letting moisture into the walls. In Miami’s humidity, that condensation feeds mold inside the framing and slowly rots the rough opening. The fix isn’t caulk. It’s a properly sealed impact unit installed to modern standards.
- Your insurance company has asked about wind mitigation. Insurers know which homes in Miami will survive a storm and which won’t. If your carrier is raising rates or demanding a wind mitigation inspection, impact windows are the most direct way to qualify for discounts and keep your policy in force. We install to the standards those inspectors look for, and we’ll give you documentation that supports your case.
- One or more windows stick, bind, or won’t close fully. A window that won’t latch isn’t doing its job even without a storm. In high wind, an unsecured sash can be ripped open and the house suddenly becomes a wind tunnel. Frames shift over time in South Florida’s limestone-heavy soil, and the older the window, the more likely the frame has moved. A new impact unit, set square and flashed properly, fixes the root cause.
- You’re planning to sell in the next 2-3 years. Miami buyers increasingly ask about impact windows before they ever make an offer. It’s not a bonus anymore. It’s a base expectation. Homes with documented impact protection command higher appraisals and sell faster, while homes without it sit. Installing now means you get the insurance savings and the comfort of living behind rated glass until the day you sell.
Our Impact Windows Process — Step by Step
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Free on-site evaluation. You call (844) 901-4551 and we schedule a time that works for you, not a four-hour “window.” Ed or one of our lead technicians walks the property, measures every opening, checks the existing frames and flashing, and talks you through what we’re seeing. There’s no trip charge inside Miami-Dade, and you’ll get honest guidance even if you decide not to move forward.
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Line-item quote with no hidden layers. Within 48 hours, you get a written estimate that breaks down each window, each door, the labor, and the materials. No “allowances” that balloon later. No vague “all necessary work” language. The price we quote is the price you pay, unless you change the scope. And if you already have a written estimate from another company, bring it in. We’ll give you a free second opinion.
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Permit, engineering, and product order. We pull permits with the city or county, submit the product approval drawings, and order your windows directly from the manufacturer. This step is where we catch problems early, from a frame that won’t support the new weight to an HOA approval that’s stalled. We don’t start cutting until the paperwork’s clean.
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Installation by our own uniformed crew. The same background-checked technicians you met at the estimate are the ones doing the work. No subcontractors, no day-labor crews. We tear out the old unit, repair any rotted framing, flash the opening with self-adhered membrane, set the new window, and seal it inside and out. Every opening gets checked for level, square, and a clean weep path before we move to the next.
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Final inspection, clean-up, and the Done Right walk. We walk the home with you before we call the job done. Every window opens and closes without effort. Every seal line is continuous. The work area is cleaner than we found it. Then we schedule the county inspector and stand behind the work with the Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s a promise that lasts a century, because as far as we’re concerned, that’s how long our reputation needs to last.
How Much Does Impact Windows Cost in Miami?
A typical impact window installation in Miami runs between $900 and $2,200 per opening, depending on window size, frame material, and whether you’re doing a full-frame replacement or a retrofit into existing frames. A standard 36×60 single-hung impact unit in a retrofit application might come in around $950, while a larger 72×48 picture window with a full-frame tear-out and stucco repair could reach $2,000 or more. Sliding glass doors usually start at $3,500 and can run $7,000-plus for wide multi-panel configurations. These are Miami market realities, not national averages, and we price every job by the specific opening, not by the square foot of the house.
What moves the price? Opening size drives the glass cost. Frame material matters, vinyl and aluminum carry different price points and maintenance profiles. Full-frame replacement adds stucco, trim, and drywall work that retrofit doesn’t. Second-story windows require lift equipment and more labor time. And if your existing frames are rotted or out of square, that repair work gets added to the scope. The best way to avoid overpaying is to get a line-item estimate that separates materials from labor and shows exactly what you’re buying. That’s what we provide, free, every time.
Impact Windows Near Miami — Our Service Area
We install impact windows across Miami-Dade and into southern Broward. If you’re in Hialeah, we can typically be at your door within 24 hours for an estimate. The same goes for Coral Gables, Miami Shores, Miami Springs, and South Miami. Westchester, Fountainebleau, and up through Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and West Park are all regular territory for us. If you’re in the county, you’re in our service area. No trip charge means exactly that.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Impact Windows in Miami
Impact windows are laminated glass units bonded with a polymer interlayer that holds the glass together even when struck by windborne debris. In Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, they must pass large-missile and small-missile impact tests plus cyclic pressure testing. They also provide security against break-ins and cut outside noise by 50% or more. Winslow installs only Miami-Dade approved products.
Most single-family homes in Miami with 10-15 openings are completed in 2-4 days once the windows arrive from the manufacturer. The timeline includes tear-out, framing repairs, installation, and finish work, but the overall schedule depends on the permit process, product lead times, and whether you’re replacing windows or doing a full-frame installation. We’ll give you a written timeline with your quote and stick to it. Call (844) 901-4551 for a schedule that reflects your specific job.
As noted above, expect $900-$2,200 per opening for typical residential impact windows in Miami, with sliding doors running higher. Pricing varies with size, frame material, retrofit versus full-frame, and second-story access. The best way to get an exact number is a free on-site estimate with line-item pricing, which we provide with no trip charge in Miami-Dade. And every senior and veteran gets a permanent 10% discount on every job.
We do. Winslow is an authorized PGT installer and we’ve completed hundreds of PGT WinGuard installations from Hialeah to Coral Gables to Fort Lauderdale. We know the product lines, understand their installation requirements, and can service or replace any PGT unit. The same goes for CGI, ViewLux, CWS, and other major impact window brands.
If a storm has damaged a window, a door, or left an opening exposed, call (844) 901-4551 anytime. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we’ll get someone to you as fast as safely possible. We can board up, tarp, and quote the permanent repair quickly. You won’t sit on hold while your living room fills with rain.
Manufacturers like PGT and CGI offer their own warranties on glass and frames, typically ranging from 10 years to lifetime depending on the product line. Winslow adds the Done Right Promise on top of that: if our installation isn’t done right, we come back and make it right. No fine print, no exclusions on workmanship. That’s a standard we’ve held since 2011.
Clear furniture away from the windows being replaced and clear a path to the work areas. Move cars out of the driveway so our crew can stage materials. Remove wall hangings near the openings, and if you have pets, keep them in a separate room during the workday. We handle the rest, including dust control, disposal of old windows, and a full clean-up at the end of each day.
Schedule Your Impact Windows Service in Miami Today
You don’t need to wait until June to start. Call (844) 901-4551 today and schedule a free on-site estimate with no trip charge in Miami-Dade. We’ll measure every opening, give you honest numbers, and walk you through options that fit your budget. Ed Winslow’s name is on this company, and he’ll be the one making sure your windows are done right. The one down the road, not a call center 2,000 miles away.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Miami since 2011.