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 Window Replacement for Miami Homeowners
Window Replacement in Miami isn’t a cosmetic upgrade. It’s the difference between a home that holds up through August heat and hurricane season and one that leaks cooled air, lets in moisture, and rattles during thunderstorms. Window replacement in Miami typically costs $450 to $1,400 per window depending on size, frame material, and whether you need impact-rated glass. That’s the honest range. No mystery. No inflated numbers just to make the quote look bigger than it should be.
Ed Winslow has been running Winslow Windows & Doors since 2011, and his name is on the door and on every job we do. We’ve replaced thousands of windows across Miami, from the 1950s jalousies in Coconut Grove and Miami Shores Window Replacement jobs to modern high-rises in Brickell. One phone call to (844) 901-4551 puts you in touch with a live person, not a voicemail loop. We’ll talk through what you’re seeing, what you’re feeling, and what’s actually worth fixing versus replacing.
What Our Window Replacement Service Includes
Every window we install in Miami is measured, ordered, and set by our own crew. We don’t subcontract. We don’t drop-ship. Here’s exactly what each type of replacement involves and when it makes sense for your home.
Full Frame Replacement
Full frame replacement means removing the entire existing window down to the rough opening, including the frame, trim, and sometimes interior drywall returns. It’s the right call when your frames are rotted, warped, or built with materials that can’t hold a modern insulated glass unit. In Miami, we see this constantly in older stucco homes where wood frames have absorbed decades of humidity and salt air.
Our crew pulls the old unit, checks the opening for water damage, flashes the perimeter with modern flashing tape, then sets a completely new window and rebuilds the trim. Because Ed signs off on every full frame job, we catch rot and leaks before they become hidden problems behind drywall. It takes longer than an insert job, but it fixes the entire assembly, not just the glass.
Insert Window Replacement
Insert replacement, also called pocket replacement, keeps your existing frame in place and fits a new window unit inside it. This works when the original frame is still square, solid, and free of rot or termite damage. It’s faster, cleaner, and typically costs about 20 to 30 percent less than a full frame job.
We measure each opening in three places, top, middle, and bottom, because Miami homes settle and frames shift. Caulking an insert into an out-of-square frame guarantees drafts and a window that jams. When we’re done, the new unit sits flush and operates smoothly, and you keep all your existing interior trim intact.
Vinyl Replacement Windows
Vinyl windows are the most common replacement choice in Miami because they handle humidity better than wood and cost less than aluminum-clad or fiberglass. Modern vinyl frames are insulated, UV-stabilized, and welded at the corners rather than mechanically fastened, so they don’t separate over time. They also never need painting, which matters when salt air eats at finished surfaces.
We install premium vinyl lines from ViewLux and ECO Window Systems, both engineered for South Florida’s wind and water conditions. Every vinyl window we set gets a full perimeter seal with closed-cell foam backer rod and elastomeric caulk. That’s the difference between a window that performs for twenty years and one that starts leaking after two storm seasons.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Energy-efficient replacement windows use low-E glass coatings, argon or krypton gas fills, and thermally broken frames to cut heat transfer. In Miami, where your air conditioner runs ten months a year, upgrading from single-pane to insulated low-E glass can drop your cooling bill by 15 to 25 percent, depending on the exposure and how many windows you replace.
We carry PGT and CGI units with solar-control low-E coatings specifically tuned for South Florida’s heat and UV loads. These aren’t the same low-E packages sold in Minnesota or Ohio. Ours reflect infrared heat while still letting natural light through, so the house stays bright without feeling like a greenhouse. We’ll show you the NFRC label on every window we quote and explain what each number means for your utility bill.
Window Maintenance & Care
Not every window problem calls for full replacement. Sometimes the issue is failed weatherstripping, a broken sash cord, or hardened caulk around the exterior perimeter. Our maintenance service covers track cleaning, seal inspection, weatherstrip replacement, and hardware lubrication, all done by a trained tech who knows what to look for.
If we find a window that’s beyond saving, we’ll tell you that too. We’d rather lose a quick repair ticket than leave you with a window that fails in the next hurricane watch. Maintenance visits inside our home county come with no trip charge, 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.
Brands We Service for Window Replacement
We’re an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, CWS, and ViewLux, which means we’ve been trained by the manufacturers themselves and have direct access to their engineering teams and warranty programs. PGT is the leader in impact-rated windows for South Florida, and we’ve installed their WinGuard and EnergyVue lines in homes from Hialeah to Homestead and Allapattah Window Replacement projects. We know the product tolerances, the anchoring schedules, and the failure points you only learn after working with a brand for over a decade.
CGI and CWS are the other big names in Miami’s impact market, and we carry both because they serve different architectural styles. CGI’s Sentinel line suits modern condos and contemporary builds. CWS excels in custom shapes and oversized openings. ViewLux rounds things out for homeowners who want a premium vinyl window without paying for impact rating on interior-facing elevations. Whether you already know the brand you want or you’re deciding between two, call us. We’ll give you straight answers on lead times, price differences, and which glass package actually makes sense for your exposure, not just which one costs more.
Signs You Need Window Replacement Right Now
- Visible condensation between the panes: If you’ve got fog or water droplets inside the glass, the seal has failed and the inert gas insulating your window is gone. That window has zero insulative value, and it won’t come back. Replacement is the only fix.
- Windows that rattle in the wind: Miami gets real wind even outside hurricane season. A window that shakes in a normal afternoon thunderstorm means the frame is warped, the balances are shot, or the installation was never right to begin with. That’s not something weatherstripping fixes.
- Difficulty opening or closing: If you have to yank, shove, or prop a window open with a stick, the frame has shifted or the hardware has worn out. A window that won’t close and lock is also a security risk, and an insurability issue if an inspector sees it.
- Escalating energy bills without a change in usage: Old single-pane windows and failed seals bleed cooled air into the Miami heat. If your FPL bill keeps climbing while your thermostat stays steady, your windows are the most likely culprit. Replacing just the worst-facing units typically pays for itself within five to seven years.
- Water stains or soft drywall around the opening: Water intrusion around a window means the flashing or seal has failed, and the framing underneath may already be rotting. In Miami’s humidity, wet framing grows mold fast. This needs professional evaluation immediately, not a tube of caulk.
Our Window Replacement Process — Step by Step
We follow the same process on every Miami Springs Window Replacement and every window replacement job in Miami, whether it’s two windows in a cottage or forty windows in a waterfront property. Ed’s name is on every step, so nothing gets skipped.
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On-site measurement and assessment: A tech comes to your home, measures every opening, and checks for hidden damage like rot, termite channels, or out-of-square frames. We use laser measuring and document each opening with photos of anything that could affect the install.
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Transparent written estimate: You get a line-item quote that separates materials, labor, and any finishing work. No lump sums. No vague “allowances” that turn into surprise charges later. If you already have another written estimate, bring it in and we’ll give you a free second opinion.
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Order and permitting: We pull permits where required by Miami-Dade County and handle the paperwork from start to finish. Because we order direct from PGT, CGI, CWS, and ViewLux, we get accurate lead times and don’t pad the schedule with false promises.
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Professional installation: Our background-checked, uniformed techs arrive, protect your floors and furniture, and set each window according to the manufacturer’s anchoring and flashing specs. Every install gets a full perimeter seal and a final inspection by a senior installer before the crew leaves.
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Warranty registration and walkthrough: We register your manufacturer warranties for you and walk you through what’s covered, for how long, and what to do if anything ever goes wrong. And because we back everything with the Done Right Promise, if it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s not a ten-year warranty. That’s a century.
How Much Does Window Replacement Cost in Miami?
A full frame replacement in Miami typically runs $700 to $1,400 per window for a standard size with premium vinyl or aluminum-impact frames. Insert replacement runs lower, usually $450 to $900 per window. Energy-efficient upgrades add $150 to $350 per unit depending on the glass package. Impact-rated windows, which many Miami homeowners need for code compliance and insurance credits, typically land between $850 and $1,600 per opening, depending on size, product line, and elevation protection requirements.
Several things move the price. Opening size and custom shapes cost more than stock rectangles. Second-story work requires ladder lifts or scaffold, which adds labor hours. Stucco repair around the opening, interior trim work, and any rot repair to the rough framing all add costs. Older homes with unpredictable framing can go over the estimate if hidden damage appears, but we call you before any additional work is done and give you the adjusted price in writing. You approve it or we don’t do it.
The way to avoid overpaying is simple. Deal with a company that separates materials from labor, shows you the actual cost of the window unit, and doesn’t bundle everything into one round number. Get a second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received, because a second set of trained eyes catches both underpriced short-cuts and inflated scare quotes. Our estimates are free, and we never pressure you to sign on the spot. Call (844) 901-4551 to schedule a free estimate.
Window Replacement Near Miami — Our Service Area
Winslow Windows & Doors works throughout Miami-Dade and southern Broward. Most of our window replacement jobs are in Miami, Hialeah, and Coral Gables, but we regularly serve Miami Shores, Miami Springs, South Miami, Westchester, Fountainebleau, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, and West Park. Since Ed’s home office is right here in the county, we can usually be at your door for an estimate within a few days, often sooner if you call earlier in the week.
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 — Window Replacement in Miami
Window replacement is the process of removing an existing window and installing a new one, either by fitting the new unit into the existing frame (insert) or removing everything down to the rough opening and installing a complete new assembly (full frame). At Winslow Windows & Doors, we handle both methods in Miami and help you choose the right one based on the condition of your existing frames, your budget, and whether you need impact or energy performance. The difference between the two methods matters, and we explain it in plain language before any work starts. For a free evaluation, call (844) 901-4551.
A standard insert replacement of ten windows typically takes one to two days once the units arrive from the manufacturer. Full frame replacements run longer, usually two to four days for a similar count, because each opening requires more finish work. We always give you the exact timeline in writing at the estimate stage. Planning a full-house replacement in Miami? Call (844) 901-4551 and we’ll map out the entire schedule with realistic lead times.
Window replacement in Miami typically costs $450 to $1,400 per window, with impact-rated units landing between $850 and $1,600 per opening depending on size, brand, and installation method. Vinyl inserts cost less than full frame replacements and custom shapes cost more than standard rectangles. The only way to know your exact number is to have us measure your openings and build a line-item quote. That quote is free, and there’s no trip charge inside our home county. Call (844) 901-4551 to schedule.
Yes. Winslow Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, CWS, and ViewLux, which gives us direct access to manufacturer training, engineering support, and warranty programs. We install these brands regularly throughout Miami and know their product lines intimately, including which models work best for different exposure types and architectural styles. If you have another brand, call us anyway. We’ll give you an honest assessment of whether the window is worth servicing or replacing.
If a storm or impact has compromised a window, call (844) 901-4551 any time. A live person answers, day or night. We can secure the opening quickly to keep your home protected while we order the correct replacement unit for a permanent fix. Ed’s been through enough Miami hurricane seasons to know that a broken window at 11 p.m. feels like an emergency, and we treat it like one.
Every window we install carries the manufacturer’s warranty, which we register for you at installation. On top of that, everything we do is backed by the Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right, period. That’s a standard of accountability written into every job. For complete warranty details, call (844) 901-4551.
Move furniture at least three feet away from each window opening, remove curtains, blinds, and wall hangings, and cut back any landscaping that blocks exterior access to the windows. Our crew handles complete floor protection and interior dust containment, so you don’t need to tarp things yourself. Before we leave, we’ll do a final walkthrough with you and clean up every opening. Need a full checklist for your specific home? Call (844) 901-4551 and we’ll walk you through it.
Schedule Your Window Replacement Service in Miami Today
One call to (844) 901-4551 gets you a straight conversation with a real person who knows Miami windows and will help you decide whether replacement is worth the investment. We’ll send a background-checked tech to measure, inspect, and give you an upfront price with no trip charge inside our home county. No pressure. No jargon. Just an honest quote from the one down the road. Call (844) 901-4551 today to schedule your free window replacement estimate in Miami.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Miami and surrounding South Florida communities since 2011.