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If you live in North Miami, you already know the drill: another hurricane season, another round of anxiety about whether your windows and doors will actually hold. What most homeowners don’t realize is that Miami-Dade County requires every window and door product to carry a Notice of Acceptance, or NOA, a certification stricter than anything required just a few miles north in Broward. That means the aluminum single-pane windows and jalousie slats installed in Keystone Point, Arch Creek Estates, and along NE 135th Street back in the 1950s and 60s don’t just underperform; they’re no longer legal to install as replacements. Call (727) 483-7883 and you’ll get a live person, day or night, who can tell you exactly what your home needs to meet code and actually stay protected.
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 North Miami Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Ed Winslow’s name is on the door. He founded the company in 2011, and we’re locally owned with a published address and license number, so there’s no shell company and no call center between you and the person accountable for your windows. We’ve worked on hundreds of homes across North Miami, from Mediterranean-revival CBS homes near the Biscayne Bay corridor to the mid-century ranches of Sans Souci and the newer construction in Keystone Point. Homeowners keep calling us for one reason: a real person answers the phone at 2 a.m., and a background-checked, uniformed technician shows up when we say he will. Our North Miami customers consistently mention that we show up on time, quote upfront, and don’t change the number once work starts.
Every window and door we install in North Miami is impact-rated and backed by the Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s a lasting accountability standard no national chain can match. And unlike the big-box stores that hand you a ticket number and a subcontractor you’ve never met, we install everything ourselves with technicians whose identities you know before the truck pulls up.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in North Miami
Impact Windows
Impact windows are the flagship product for North Miami homes, and for good reason. Laminated impact glass, Miami-Dade NOA certification, and design pressures matched to each opening mean your windows protect your home even when you’re not there to hang shutters. Learn more about our Impact Windows in North Miami.
Window Installation
Proper installation matters as much as the product itself, especially in older CBS homes where original openings rarely match modern frame dimensions. We handle custom buck sizing, masonry prep, and anchoring patterns specific to North Miami’s 1950s and 60s construction. Learn more about our Window Installation in North Miami.
Window Replacement
Replacing jalousie or single-pane aluminum windows in an older North Miami home requires more than swapping glass. We remove the old frames carefully, address any corrosion or masonry damage around the opening, and install NOA-approved units that meet current Miami-Dade code. Learn more about our Window Replacement in North Miami.
Door Installation
From front entry doors to rear patio exits, we install Therma-Tru and other authorized brands rated for Miami-Dade’s wind and salt-air conditions. A properly installed impact door seals against both hurricane pressure and daily heat gain.
Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
North Miami’s canal-front homes and pool-adjacent patios demand sliding glass doors that won’t corrode, bind, or fail when you need them most. We install impact-rated sliders with marine-grade hardware designed for salt-air exposure.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Energy-efficient windows with low-E coatings and insulated frames can cut cooling costs 20-30% in North Miami’s year-round heat. The same glass that stops hurricane debris also blocks solar gain.
Impact Garage Doors
Your garage door is the largest opening in your home, and a non-impact-rated door is the most common failure point during storms. We install impact garage doors that meet Miami-Dade code and integrate with your home’s protection envelope.
Custom & Geometric Windows
North Miami’s mid-century and Mediterranean architecture often features unusual window shapes: circles, hexagons, trapezoids. We fabricate custom impact-rated units to fit those exact openings, so you don’t compromise on style to meet code.
Roof Repair
Water intrusion through an aging roof compromises the window and door openings below it. We repair leaks, replace damaged flashing, and address the roof-to-wall transitions that protect your home’s envelope.
Roof Replacement & Installation
A full roof replacement with proper underlayment and flashing is the first line of defense for your windows and doors. We install shingle, tile, and metal roofing systems designed for Miami-Dade’s wind and rain loads.
Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing
From asphalt shingles to concrete tile and standing-seam metal, we install roofing materials that work together with your impact windows and doors to create a complete storm-ready home.
Neighborhoods We Serve in North Miami
We work throughout North Miami and respond quickly to calls anywhere in the city. Typical response time for the area is same-day or next-day, depending on call volume and your location.
- Keystone Point
- Arch Creek Estates
- Sans Souci
- North Miami Estates
- The area around NE 135th Street and Biscayne Boulevard
Why North Miami’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
North Miami sits two to three miles west of the Atlantic coastline and is bordered by Biscayne Bay to the southeast, which puts the entire city in the salt-air corrosion zone. Aluminum frames oxidize faster here than inland, weatherstripping degrades within a few seasons, and hardware on non-marine-grade products corrodes visibly within years. We see this constantly in Keystone Point and other canal-front neighborhoods, where decades of brackish air has corroded the weep holes shut on 1960s and 70s sliding glass doors, causing the frames to swell and bind into the CBS masonry opening. Extracting those old doors without cracking the block surround is a slow, skilled job. Flat-rate quotes from out-of-area crews routinely underprice it because they haven’t done it before.
Most North Miami homes are concrete block construction built between the late 1940s and the 1970s, and a significant share still have original jalousie windows or aluminum single-pane sliders that fail current Miami-Dade impact standards. Retrofitting NOA-approved impact units into these older CBS openings requires masonry prep, custom buck sizing, and anchoring patterns that are completely different from what works on newer poured or framed construction. A contractor who mostly works in Broward County, where Florida Product Approval is the standard, doesn’t face this reality. We do, every week.
The homeowner’s insurance crisis only makes this more urgent. Non-renewal letters are going out across North Miami, and the most common fix is upgrading to impact-rated openings with a Miami-Dade NOA. A wind-mitigation inspection that documents your new windows and doors is often the difference between keeping your policy and losing it.
Florida Pays North Miami Homeowners Back
Yes, the state actually helps with impact window and door upgrades. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, though funding is limited and application windows open periodically. Florida also has a sales-tax exemption on impact-resistant windows and doors, which takes 6% off the top of your project cost at the point of sale. On the federal side, the 25C energy credit covers 30% of product cost on qualifying units, up to $600 per year. And after you complete a wind-mitigation inspection ($75-$150), most carriers apply a windstorm-premium credit averaging around 25% off the windstorm portion of your policy. We can’t guarantee the exact numbers, because the programs and carriers set their own final figures. But we can tell you which products qualify and help you document the upgrade properly.
Impact Windows vs. Hurricane Shutters: The North Miami Math
Shutters are cheaper upfront, but they have a fatal flaw: they only work if someone is home to deploy them. North Miami hasn’t had a direct hit since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, but the evacuation orders come regularly, and when you’re 300 miles away in a hotel, who’s closing the shutters? Impact windows protect your home permanently, without panels to haul out of the garage, without corroded tracks that jam when you need them most, and without the annual battle of installing and removing them. They also quiet street noise by up to 40%, cut cooling costs 20-30%, and increase your home’s resale value. One installation, done right, and the protection is always there.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in North Miami
Here are realistic ranges for North Miami projects. Custom sizes, masonry work, and structural repairs will move you toward the higher end.
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Impact window (standard size, single unit) | $800 - $2,200 installed |
| Impact sliding glass door (standard 6-foot) | $2,800 - $6,500 installed |
| Front entry door (impact-rated) | $2,500 - $7,000 installed |
| Impact garage door | $3,500 - $8,500 installed |
| Full-home impact window replacement | $15,000 - $45,000 depending on window count |
| Roof replacement (shingle) | $12,000 - $28,000 depending on square footage |
| Roof replacement (tile or metal) | $20,000 - $60,000 depending on material |
Every quote is a written, line-item estimate. The number we give you is the number you pay. We offer a $40 discount on any repair over $200, free second opinions on any written estimate you’ve received from another contractor, and no trip charge inside Miami-Dade County. Seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount. Call (727) 483-7883 for your free estimate.
Service Area - Cities Near North Miami
We serve the entire North Miami area and surrounding cities. If you’re in Miami Shores, West Park, Hollywood, or Fort Lauderdale, the same Winslow team can help with your windows and doors. Scheduling is coordinated from our Miami office, but the crews are local to the area.
Serving North Miami, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North 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.
FAQs About Windows & Doors in North Miami
Impact window replacement in North Miami typically runs $800 to $2,200 per standard window and $15,000 to $45,000 for a full home, depending on window count and condition of the existing openings. Masonry prep on older CBS homes adds labor. Call (727) 483-7883 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Yes. North Miami is entirely within Miami-Dade County, which requires all window and door products to carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. Florida Product Approval from Broward or elsewhere in Florida is not sufficient for North Miami. Any product we install meets this requirement.
No. We give you a written, line-item quote before work begins, and that’s the price you pay. We don’t issue change orders unless you ask for additional work or we uncover hidden structural damage we couldn’t see during the estimate, which we’ll show you and approve with you first. Call (727) 483-7883 and we’ll walk you through exactly what’s included.
We offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received. Bring it to us, and we’ll review the product specs, installation method, and code compliance, not just the price. We’ll tell you if it’s a fair quote or if the contractor is underpricing the masonry work. Call (727) 483-7883 to schedule a review.
Once your custom units arrive, which typically takes 4-6 weeks for fabrication, installation can run as fast as a single day for a standard home. Larger projects or homes with significant masonry repair may take longer. We’ll give you a timeline in your written estimate, and we stick to it.
Yes. We offer $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on written estimates, no trip charge within Miami-Dade County, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. These aren’t limited-time promotions; they’re standing offers, always available. Call (727) 483-7883 for details.
Contact Winslow Windows & Doors in North Miami
Ready to get your windows and doors up to code and ready for the next storm? Call (727) 483-7883 any time, day or night. A live person answers, Ed’s name is on the business, and the estimate is free. From Keystone Point to Sans Souci to Arch Creek Estates, we’re the one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving North Miami and all of South Florida.
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 North Miami Customers Say
"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"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"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