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AfterES Windows Roof Repair in Miami Shores: What to Know First
ES Windows roof repair in Miami Shores typically runs between $350 and $1,800 depending on whether we’re sealing a failed flashing joint, replacing rotted framing around a skylight or roof-window curb, or rebuilding the waterproofing under a leaking ES Windows unit. Most repairs take one day on site, and we stock or can source the sealants, flashing, and hardware these installations require within 48 hours. You won’t get a vague “we’ll see when we get up there” from us – Ed Winslow gives every Miami Shores homeowner a written line-item quote before we touch a single shingle.
This page is for homeowners in Miami Shores who have ES Windows skylights, roof windows, or second-story window walls tied into their roofline and have noticed water staining, daylight gaps, or soft drywall around the frame. If that’s you, call (727) 483-7883 and a real person answers – day or night.
How ES Windows Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
ES Windows builds a solid product, but Miami Shores weather doesn’t pull punches. Salt air off Biscayne Bay, 70-plus inches of annual rainfall, and hurricane-season wind-driven water expose every weakness in a roof-to-window connection. Here’s what we actually find when we get up on Miami Shores roofs:
- ES Windows Series 9000 roof windows - failed perimeter flashing after storms. The Series 9000’s low-profile curb means standing water sits against the flashing longer than on taller curbs. After a few Miami Shores summer downpours, the original installer’s caulk-and-pray approach fails at the corners. We remove the old flashing, install new step flashing lapped correctly under the shingle course, and seal with a polyurethane sealant rated for continuous water contact. That’s the fix most “reseal it and hope” contractors skip.
- ES Windows Series 7500 skylights - condensation between panes mistaken for a roof leak. Homeowners in Miami Shores call us certain their roof is leaking, but the drip is actually internal: the Series 7500’s insulated glass unit has lost its seal, and humid Florida air is condensing inside. If the framing is still sound, we replace the IGU through the interior and reseal the exterior glazing gasket. No roof tear-off needed. We check the roof penetration first so you’re not paying for shingle work you don’t need.
- ES Windows architectural window walls - sagging header connections above the top track. We see this on Miami Shores mid-century homes where a tall ES Windows wall meets a low-slope roof. The original header wasn’t reinforced, decades of humidity softened the wood, and now the wall bows just enough to break the water barrier. We rebuild the header with pressure-treated lumber or steel, re-shim the window plumb, and flash it the way it should have been done originally.
- ES Windows Series 4500 roof lanterns - cracked exterior glazing tape from UV exposure. The Series 4500’s multi-panel roof lantern uses a butyl glazing tape that breaks down after 10 to 15 years of south-Florida sun. Once it cracks, water creeps into the mullion joints and follows the rafter beams down. We disassemble the affected sections, replace the tape with a modern UV-stable equivalent, and re-bed each panel. Done right, it’s a one-day repair that beats replacing a $3,000 lantern.
- ES Windows curb-mounted units - lumber rot in the curb itself. This is the one we see most on Miami Shores roofs over twenty years old. The curb under the ES Windows unit was framed with regular pine and never wrapped in membrane, so the top plate rots from the inside out. The window is fine; the box beneath it is failing. We pull the unit, rebuild the curb with the correct pitch and waterproofing, reinstall, and retest. If we’d rather replace lumber than tell you to live with a leak, that’s why.
Our ES Windows Roof Repair Process
Every ES Windows roof repair in Miami Shores follows the same sequence, whether it’s one skylight or a full window wall. No shortcuts, no surprise line items.
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We answer the phone and schedule a site visit. You’ll talk to a person, not an answering service. We ask about the symptom, the age of the unit, and what you’ve already tried so our tech arrives with the right equipment.
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We inspect the roof, the window, and the transition between them. Our tech photographs everything and uses a moisture meter on the surrounding framing so we’re diagnosing the actual leak path, not guessing. Sometimes the roof is fine and the failure is the window’s weep system – and we’ll tell you that honestly.
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We decide on OEM versus quality aftermarket parts with you. For ES Windows mounting hardware, hinges, and handles, we recommend OEM when the model is current enough to support it. For flashing, sealants, and glazing tapes, we use aftermarket products that outperform what shipped with the original unit twenty years ago. We explain the difference and what it costs before we order.
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We make the repair, not a band-aid. That means removing rotted material, installing proper flashing, bedding everything correctly, and leaving the roof watertight at the penetration – not just around the visible frame.
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We water-test the repair from above. After sealing, our tech runs a controlled hose test over the repaired area and watches for intrusion from inside. If water gets in, we haven’t finished.
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We walk you through what we did and guarantee it. You get photos, we note any future maintenance you should budget for, and the entire job is covered by our Done Right Promise. That’s a hundred years. We stand behind it.
What ES Windows Roof Repair Costs in Miami Shores
Here’s what Miami Shores homeowners can expect to pay for common ES Windows roof repairs, based on jobs we’ve done in the area:
- Flashing repair or reseal around a single ES Windows roof window: $350-$650
- Replacing exterior glazing tape on a Series 4500 roof lantern section: $500-$900
- Rebuilding a rotted curb under a curb-mounted unit (unit removal and reinstall included): $1,100-$1,800
- Header reinforcement above an ES Windows window wall: $1,400-$2,600
- Full waterproofing overhaul on a multi-unit roof configuration: $2,500-$4,500
What moves the price is roof pitch and accessibility (a steep Miami Shores barrel-tile roof costs more to work on than a flat built-up roof), how far the rot has spread, and whether the ES Windows unit itself needs replacement parts. You’ll get a written line-item quote before any work starts, and that price doesn’t change mid-job. We don’t play the “unexpected condition” markup game. Call (727) 483-7883 for a free estimate.
Why Miami Shores Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for ES Windows Work
We’re an independent ES Windows service provider, not a franchise, and Ed Winslow’s name is on the door and on every job we do. Ed grew up a few blocks from Barry University and still starts his mornings at the same coffee spot on NE 2nd Avenue he’s been going to since his twenties – Miami Shores isn’t a territory for us, it’s home. We’ve been fixing windows, doors, and roofs in this neighborhood for over 15 years.
When a ES Windows unit fails at the roofline, you need a company that understands both the window and the roof – not a roofer who says “call a window guy” or a window company that won’t touch flashing. We do both sides in-house. And because we’re authorized installers for PGT, CGI, CWS, ECO Window Systems, and six other premium brands, we know how ES Windows products compare and we can tell you honestly when a repair makes sense versus when replacement into a different system would serve you better. The Done Right Promise applies to every repair. The one down the road.
FAQs
No, as long as the repair is performed correctly. ES Windows warranties cover manufacturing defects in the window itself, not the flashing, curb, or roofing around it – and that’s where most Miami Shores leaks actually originate. Roof-related repairs don’t trigger the window’s warranty provisions. If your unit does have a warranty claim, we’ll document the failure thoroughly so you can pursue it. As an independent service provider, we don’t administer ES Windows warranties, but we make sure any work we do won’t compromise one.
For common hardware like hinges, handles, and gaskets on ES Windows Series 4500 and 7500 units, we can usually source parts within 48 hours through our local supply network. For older ES Windows models that are out of production, we may need 5 to 7 business days or a suitable aftermarket equivalent. We’ll tell you the timeline before you commit to anything. Call (727) 483-7883 and we can check availability for your specific model while you’re on the phone.
Look at where the water appears. Staining on the ceiling directly below the unit usually means the roof penetration – flashing, curb, or decking – is failing. Water inside the glass or dripping from the frame’s interior weep holes without ceiling damage usually means the window’s seals or drainage system are the problem. In Miami Shores, where both get stress-tested by the same rainstorms, often both need attention. That’s why our inspection covers the whole system, not just the part you can see from inside.
Repair makes sense when the window frame and glass are still sound – typically anything under 15 years old with no visible frame rot or glass-clouding. Replacement makes sense when the frame is structurally compromised, the insulated glass has failed, or you’re looking at repeated leak repairs that keep returning. We don’t make money pushing replacements when a repair will hold, and we’ll show you the evidence for whichever we recommend. Honest answer, every time.
We’re an independent ES Windows service provider, not an ES Windows-authorized dealer. That independence means we can be honest with you about whether an OEM part is worth the cost or whether a better aftermarket solution exists – without a manufacturer agreement telling us what we can and can’t say. We install and service products from ES Windows, PGT, CGI, CWS, ECO Window Systems, and others, so our loyalty is to the Miami Shores homeowner, not any single brand.
No. The price we quote is the price you pay, unless we find something genuinely hidden – like a rotten rafter we couldn’t see without opening the roof deck – and in that case we stop work, show you photos, and get your approval in writing before proceeding. No change orders snuck onto the invoice. You’ll never hear “while we’re up there, we found…” followed by a surprise bill. That’s what Ed’s name on the invoice means. Call (727) 483-7883 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Miami Shores and nearby areas.
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