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Welcome to Winslow Windows & Doors, the locally owned Miami windows and doors company where Ed Winslow’s name is on the door and on every installation we complete. When you call us from anywhere in Miami, a live person answers right away at (727) 483-7883, and we’ll schedule a free estimate with a background-checked technician who arrives in uniform. We’ve built our reputation across South Florida on upfront pricing, HVHZ-compliant impact products, and the Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. We’re the one down the road, not a ticket number at a call center.
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 homeowners don’t gamble with their windows and doors. The stakes are too high. We’ve installed and replaced impact-rated windows and doors all over Coconut Grove, Kendall, Brickell, and Little Havana, and the calls we get tend to start the same way: someone had a vague estimate from a national chain, a no-show crew from an out-of-town subcontractor, or a warranty that turned out to be a phone number nobody picked up. Then they called us. Ed Winslow owns this company, publishes the address and license number, and stands behind every job with the Done Right Promise. That’s a standard of accountability no faceless franchise can match. We’re authorized installers for PGT, Therma-Tru, and Mr-Glass, so the products we put in your home come with real manufacturer backing, and we give you a written line-item price before work starts, not after.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Miami
Miami’s building code is one of the strictest in the country, and your windows and doors are the first line of defense against hurricane-force wind, salt air, and intruders. Here are the services we provide across Miami.
Impact Windows
Impact windows are the flagship service for Winslow in Miami, built with laminated glass and heavy-duty frames that meet Miami-Dade HVHZ requirements. Every configuration we install carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA), matched to the design pressure rating of the specific opening, which means the window is certified for the exact wind load at that spot on your house, never just a generic rating. Learn more about our Impact Windows in Miami.
Window Installation
We install new windows in existing openings and as part of full replacements, with careful attention to anchoring, buck fabrication, and lintel reinforcement that Miami’s concrete block homes demand. Our Window Installation in Miami page covers the full process from measurement to final inspection.
Window Replacement
Replacing old jalousie or single-pane aluminum windows in Miami is a different job than replacing windows in a wood-frame house anywhere else in the country. We handle the structural work, the flashing, and the finish work so the new units look like they were always there. Learn more about our Window Replacement in Miami service.
Door Installation
From front entry doors to rear doors and everything in between, we install doors that are plumb, square, weather-sealed, and built for Miami’s heat and humidity. We carry Therma-Tru entry doors with impact-rated glass and reinforced frames that meet Miami-Dade code.
Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
A sliding glass door in Miami is more than a view of the backyard; it’s a large opening that has to hold back hurricane wind. We install impact-rated sliding and patio doors that glide easily and seal tightly, with NOA certification for every configuration.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Miami cooling costs are serious, and the right glass makes a real difference. We install energy-efficient windows with low-E coatings and insulated frames that can reduce cooling costs by 20 to 30 percent.
Impact Garage Doors
Garage doors are often the weakest structural point in a Miami home during a storm, and a standard door can buckle under positive pressure and let the whole roof go. We install impact garage doors built and braced to hold, with NOA certification for Miami-Dade.
Custom & Geometric Windows
Some Miami homes call for arched openings, circles, or custom shapes that stock windows can’t fill. We source and install custom and geometric windows, including units that satisfy both HVHZ wind-load standards and historic aesthetics where the Miami Beach Architectural District requires it.
Roof Repair
Your windows and doors protect the openings, but the roof protects everything. We repair leaks, damaged flashing, and storm-related roof issues, and because we’re a full exterior-protection specialist, we can spot how a roof problem is affecting your windows and doors, or vice versa.
Roof Replacement & Installation
A failed roof with impact windows still leaves your home vulnerable. We replace and install roofs, coordinating the work so the roof-to-wall connections and openings all work together as one system.
Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing
Miami’s housing stock includes shingle, tile, and metal roofs, and we install all three. Each material has different wind-uplift characteristics, and we match the installation to Miami-Dade’s requirements.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Miami
Our crews work throughout Miami, and we know the housing stock block by block. You’ll find our work in Coral Gables, where Mediterranean Revival homes need custom window solutions; in Wynwood, where older CBS homes still carry original jalousie windows; in Kendall, where mid-century ranchers are being retrofitted for impact protection; in Coconut Grove, where bayfront salt air eats standard hardware; and in Little Havana, where matching the character of a home matters as much as the wind rating. Typical response time across Miami is same-day for a callback and next-day for an on-site estimate in most neighborhoods.
- Coconut Grove
- Kendall
- Brickell
- Little Havana
- Coral Gables
Why Miami’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Miami-Dade County sits within Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and it runs its own product approval system called the Notice of Acceptance, or NOA. That means a window or door that’s legal in Tampa or Orlando may be illegal in Miami unless it carries county-specific certification beyond the statewide Florida Building Code. A lot of products sold elsewhere in Florida simply cannot be installed here, which is why we only install NOA-certified configurations matched to the specific design pressure of each opening.
Beyond code, Miami’s housing stock shapes the work. Most homes from the 1950s through the 1980s are concrete block structures with original single-pane aluminum frames or jalousie windows, which are now prohibited in new construction because the louvered glass panels can be popped out by hand. Retrofitting those openings in existing masonry requires anchoring and buck fabrication you just don’t see in wood-frame markets. And because Miami sits between Biscayne Bay and the open Atlantic, nearly every installation faces salt-laden air year-round. Standard aluminum extrusions and hardware corrode within a few years here. That’s why marine-grade anodized or vinyl-clad frames are the baseline for anything we install in Miami, not an upgrade.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Miami
Florida Pays Miami Homeowners Back
The incentives stack in Miami, and we’ll help you understand which programs apply to your project. 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 percent of the product cost, up to $600 per year, on qualifying energy-efficient units. And most Miami-Dade insurers, including Citizens, offer windstorm premium credits averaging around 25 percent on the windstorm portion after a wind-mitigation inspection that costs $75 to $150. We can’t guarantee what your carrier or the state will finalize, but we’ll point you toward the documentation you need and install products designed to qualify.
One comparison worth making: impact windows versus hurricane shutters. Shutters cost less up front, and they work if you’re home, awake, and physically able to haul panels out of the garage as a storm approaches. Impact windows are permanent protection. You don’t hang them, store them, or remember them. They’re always in place, and they keep protecting your home from break-ins, noise, and UV damage every other day of the year, too. For a lot of Miami homeowners, that’s the difference between a product and a peace of mind purchase.
Service Area - Cities Near Miami
Beyond Miami proper, we serve homeowners in Miami Beach, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, and North Miami Beach, with the same local crews, the same NOA-certified products, and the same upfront pricing.
Serving Miami, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Miami area and offer Miami 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 Miami
Do I need Miami-Dade NOA approval for my windows?
Yes. If you live anywhere in Miami-Dade County, every window and door you install must carry a Notice of Acceptance, which is the county’s own product approval certification beyond the statewide Florida Building Code. Products approved for use elsewhere in Florida often don’t carry the NOA and can’t legally be installed here. We only install NOA-certified configurations, and our Impact Windows in Miami page explains the certification in detail. Call (727) 483-7883 with questions, or schedule a free estimate and we’ll walk you through what your openings need.
How long does window replacement take in Miami?
Once your units arrive, a typical whole-home window replacement can be done as fast as a single day for most Miami homes, though larger or more complex jobs take longer. The real variable is fabrication time: custom impact windows that meet NOA and HVHZ requirements usually take 4 to 6 weeks to fabricate. That’s why we recommend Miami homeowners order before March if they want protection installed before hurricane season peaks. We coordinate everything and keep you posted on the schedule.
Will impact windows really lower my insurance in Miami?
Most Miami-Dade insurers offer windstorm premium credits for verified opening protection, and the typical reduction averages around 25 percent on the windstorm portion of the premium after a wind-mitigation inspection. The inspection itself runs $75 to $150, and we’ll point you to the documentation you need. For exact numbers, call your carrier or agent, but we’ve seen the savings cover a meaningful share of the installation cost over time. Call (727) 483-7883 to schedule a free estimate and get our written line-item pricing.
What’s wrong with my old jalousie windows?
Jalousie, or louvered glass, windows are the crank-operated windows with horizontal glass slats common in Miami homes built through the 1980s. They’re now prohibited in new construction in Miami-Dade because the panels can be popped out by hand with zero wind resistance and offer almost no protection against hurricane wind or intruders. We replace them with NOA-certified impact units that meet current code, and the work includes the anchoring and buck fabrication that concrete block homes require.
Are your installers licensed and background-checked?
Every technician who comes to your Miami home is background-checked and arrives in uniform, so you know who’s at your door before you open it. Winslow Windows & Doors is state-licensed, insured and bonded, and we publish our address and license number publicly. Ed Winslow owns the company and answers for the work, not a franchise representative. Call (727) 483-7883 to schedule your free estimate, and you’ll see who shows up.
Schedule Your Free Estimate in Miami
Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do in Miami. Call (727) 483-7883 to schedule your free estimate, and a live person will answer, not a voicemail loop. We’ll come out, measure your openings, give you a written line-item quote, and walk you through the NOA and HVHZ compliance your specific address requires. No pressure, no vague estimates, no games. We’re the one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Miami and South Florida with Miami Sliding Glass & Patio Doors 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
"Someone tried the back slider while we were away. The glass crazed and held, the alarm never had to earn its keep, and the police report reads better than it might have. Ed came out the next morning to check the frame himself."
- Cornelius Adeyemi"The old aluminium sliders howled every afternoon storm and swelter came straight through the glass. The new impact sliders shut with a sound like a bank vault and the back rooms finally hold their temperature."
- Percival Whitcombe"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