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Fast, Reliable Impact Windows & Doors Across Kendall
Impact windows and doors in Kendall must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA), not the standard Florida Product Approval accepted elsewhere, because the entire city sits inside Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone. A typical single-opening replacement runs $1,400-$2,800 installed, while whole-home retrofits on a 1970s-1980s CBS ranch generally fall between $18,000 and $34,000 depending on opening count and design pressure requirements. Call (786) 808-5792 to schedule your measured survey; the written price we leave with you is the price on the final invoice.
We serve Kendall from our Miami (South FL) office, with crews running daily to neighborhoods from Country Walk and the Hammocks down through the older ranch tracts near SW 82nd Avenue and the Crossings fringe. The flat, low-lying terrain here offers no topographic windbreak, so frame infiltration and wind-driven rain are annual realities, not theoretical risks. That is why our Impact Windows & Doors team specifies every product to the opening’s design pressure and documents the installation with a photo record the homeowner keeps for insurance and wind mitigation filing.
Why Sightline Windows & Doors Three Lakes Is Kendall’s Preferred Impact Windows & Doors Company
We have installed more than 18,000 windows and doors since 2012, every one with a written price before work started and a documented photo record when finished. In Kendall, that discipline matters more than in most markets because the NOA requirement creates a documentation threshold that separates legitimate bids from casual ones. Homeowners here, many of whom received Citizens Insurance non-renewal notices for lacking documented wind mitigation, ask to see the product approval number before they ask about price.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival, per Haven Clause 3 (Verified Crews). Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7, not a voicemail queue. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every job, not offered as a courtesy, and it is written into the Haven Standard that governs every installation we complete.
We do not ask you to “call for a quote.” Haven Clause 1 means the measurement and the quote are the same document. You keep the measured survey; we keep nothing hidden.
Our Impact Windows & Doors Services in Kendall

Hurricane Impact Windows
Kendall’s exposure to sustained Atlantic winds makes hurricane impact windows the baseline specification, not an upgrade. We size every unit to the opening’s design pressure, which on single-story CBS ranches near the Hammocks often runs higher than on sheltered two-story subdivisions because of the unobstructed fetch across flat terrain. Our hurricane impact windows carry the Miami-Dade NOA required here, with laminated glass interlayers tested to missile-impact and cyclic-pressure protocols that exceed standard Florida Product Approval.

Wind Mitigation & HVHZ Code Compliance
Every replacement in Kendall must satisfy HVHZ requirements, and the documentation we provide, the photo record and the NOA certificate for each product, is what your insurer needs to verify the upgrade. We have handled wind mitigation filings for homeowners from Country Walk to the Crossings who needed proof of opening protection to retain or reduce their Citizens coverage. The measured survey we leave with you notes every opening’s design pressure, frame condition, and fastener pattern so the inspection is straightforward.

Horizontal Roller & Sliding Impact Windows
These are the workhorse units for Kendall’s 1970s-1980s ranch homes, which were built with original aluminum horizontal sliders that corrode in the 75%-plus year-round humidity. We replace them with impact-rated horizontal rollers from ES Windows and ECO Window Systems, sized to the exact rough opening so the frame does not get padded with trim strips that compromise the seal. On a recent job off SW 82nd Avenue, we documented corrosion so advanced that the original jamb had separated from the CBS wall; the replacement included stainless steel fasteners and a pan flashing detail that the original construction lacked.

Single Hung Impact Windows
Single hung impact windows suit the second-story openings on Kendall’s 1990s two-story planned subdivisions, where the fixed upper sash reduces cost while the operable lower sash provides ventilation. We specify these from Mr-Glass and Therma-Tru lines when the architect or designer has called out a specific sightline or muntin pattern. Lead times on custom single hungs with divided-lite grilles can run ten to twelve weeks, which we lock at the measured survey stage so your finish carpentry and interior millwork do not get sequenced ahead of the units.

Double Hung Impact Windows
Double hung impact windows see demand in Kendall’s Andrew-era rebuilds (1992-1995), where homeowners want both sashes operable for cleaning and ventilation. The tilt-wash feature is practical for second-story installations, but the hardware and balance systems add complexity that extends lead time. We quote these with the manufacturer delivery date fixed in writing before you sign, so your project schedule is not held hostage to a supply-chain guess.

What happens when you call
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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.
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We specify from eight manufacturer lines, chosen by what the opening requires, not by what is in stock. For Kendall’s HVHZ environment, we draw most heavily on ES Windows and ECO Window Systems for aluminum impact frames with thermal breaks, and on Mr-Glass and Therma-Tru for specialty door units that must satisfy both NOA and architect-specified sightline requirements. We do not warehouse inventory; we order to the measured survey, which eliminates the compromise of “close enough” sizing and ensures the NOA certificate matches the product label.
Common Impact Windows & Doors Problems We See in Kendall Homes

- Original aluminum single-pane sliders corroding at jambs and sills. The 75%-plus year-round humidity in Kendall accelerates galvanic corrosion on aging aluminum frames, especially where the original mill finish has worn through. By the time the homeowner notices operation stiffness, the frame is often separating from the CBS wall.
- Jalousie windows with zero impact or wind resistance. These louvered units, still common on 1970s-1980s Kendall ranches, were never designed for pressurization and cannot be retrofitted to HVHZ compliance. Replacement is the only path to a wind mitigation credit.
- Non-impact wood door units swelling and delaminating. Specifying standard wood exterior doors in Kendall’s humidity envelope guarantees failure within a few seasons, regardless of frame flashing quality. We specify impact-rated fiberglass or aluminum door units with factory-applied finishes rated for marine environments.
- Contractors marketing laminated glass as “impact” without a Miami-Dade NOA. Kendall homeowners who rebuilt after Andrew know the difference. The wrong answer when asked for the NOA number ends the conversation, and the job.
Pricing for Impact Windows & Doors in Kendall, FL
These are the ranges we have written on measured surveys for Kendall properties in the past eighteen months:
| Service | Typical Range (Installed) |
|---|---|
| Single opening replacement (impact window) | $1,400 - $2,800 |
| Single opening replacement (impact door or sliding door) | $2,200 - $4,500 |
| Whole-home retrofit, small ranch (8-12 openings) | $18,000 - $28,000 |
| Whole-home retrofit, large home (15-25 openings) | $28,000 - $52,000 |
| Wind mitigation inspection documentation | Included with installation |
What moves the number: design pressure requirements (higher near exposed elevations), custom sizes versus stock, divided-lite or specialty glass options, and the condition of existing frames (rotted wood or corroded aluminum requires more extensive prep). The price we write on the measured survey is the price on the final invoice. No change orders, no surprises. Call (786) 808-5792 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall

Our crews run daily to Kendall and the surrounding communities: Three Lakes, The Crossings, Palmetto Estates, and Richmond West. The same Miami-Dade NOA requirement applies across this entire service area, and the same measured survey and fixed-price discipline governs every job we write.
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 - Impact Windows & Doors in Kendall

Kendall sits entirely within Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, where the building code requires products tested to stricter missile-impact and cyclic-pressure standards than the Florida Product Approval accepted in Broward and most of the state. A Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance is a separate certification with its own product number, and insurers here specifically request it for wind mitigation credits. If a bid does not specify the NOA number for each unit, it is not a compliant bid for Kendall. Call (786) 808-5792 and we will review any competitor’s written estimate at no charge.
Stock aluminum impact units typically ship in four to six weeks; custom sizes, divided-lite grilles, or specialty finishes run eight to fourteen weeks depending on the manufacturer. On a mid-1970s CBS ranch off SW 82nd Avenue near the old Country Walk fringe, we tore out original single-pane aluminum sliders that had corroded along every jamb, then set ES Windows casement units with a laminated glass interlayer sized for the home’s design pressure and documented the openings so the owner could file for wind mitigation credits. The long pole was never the install; it was the eight-week lead on the ES units, which we had locked before the client signed off on finish schedules. We fix the manufacturer delivery date in writing at the measured survey stage so your trim, paint, and cabinetry do not get sequenced ahead of the openings.
Yes, if the installation is documented with a photo record and the NOA certificates are provided to your insurer. Citizens Insurance and most private carriers in Florida offer wind mitigation discounts for documented opening protection that meets HVHZ standards. The key is that every opening must be protected; partial retrofits do not qualify. We document every installation with the photo record and product labels you need for the filing. Call (786) 808-5792 to schedule the survey and we will flag which openings currently disqualify your home.
Replacement involves full-frame removal of the original units, inspection of the CBS rough opening for corrosion or spalling, installation of impact-rated frames with stainless steel fasteners to the structural wall, pan flashing integration with the existing waterproofing, and interior trim repair or replacement to match. On 1980s Kendall ranches, we often find that the original aluminum frames have corroded into the stucco, which adds a half-day of prep per opening. The measured survey notes this condition so the price accounts for it upfront, not as a change order mid-job.
Yes. Low-E coatings with argon fill reduce solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and U-factor, which matters in Kendall where year-round cooling loads are extreme and the sun angle stays high. We have measured attic-adjacent room temperatures dropping 8-12°F after Low-E impact replacement on west-facing openings in the Hammocks. The energy savings alone will not finance the retrofit, but the cooling comfort improvement is immediate and documented. Call (786) 808-5792 for a free estimate that specifies the performance tier for each opening.
Call (786) 808-5792 to schedule your free measured survey. We will bring the written price with us, and it will not change.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Three Lakes, serving Kendall since 2012 under the Haven Standard.










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