Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
Fast, Reliable Window Replacement Across Kendall
Window replacement in Kendall runs $650-$1,400 per opening for impact-rated vinyl units, with full-frame jobs on typical CBS ranch homes starting around $8,500. Every replacement must carry a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA), the strictest product-approval standard in the country - a requirement that does not exist in neighboring Broward County. If you’re in The Hammocks, Kendale Lakes, or The Crossings and your carrier just sent a non-renewal notice, the missing documentation is usually the first thing we find.
Our crews serve Kendall from the Miami office, and we schedule measured surveys across the 33173, 33176, 33183, 33186, and 33193 zip codes. Calls to (786) 321-9118 are answered by a live person, 24/7. We bring the written price with us; you keep the measured survey, and the quote cannot differ from that document.
Why Sightline Windows & Doors Tamiami Is Kendall’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
We’ve completed thousands of openings across Miami-Dade since 2012, and Kendall’s 1980s planned subdivisions are where we see the most concentrated need for documented compliance work. The housing stock here - CBS ranch homes in The Hammocks, Kendale Lakes, and The Crossings - was built before the 1994 post-Hurricane Andrew South Florida Building Code overhaul. Original aluminum single-pane windows and non-impact entry doors are the norm, not the exception.
Kendall homeowners research before they call. They read three-star reviews, they want prices in writing, and they text more than they phone. We built our process for exactly this: every quote is itemized, every NOA number is documented, and every finished job leaves a photo record. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every contract under the Haven Standard - not offered as a courtesy, written as a clause.
Our response time to Kendall is typically same-week for measured surveys, with installation scheduling coordinated from the Miami office. Background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive with license numbers visible; Haven Clause 3 (Verified Crews) means the person at your door matches the person on record. No subcontractor roulette.
We know the local failure modes because we document them. Jalousie windows in secondary bedrooms. Hollow-core sliding glass doors that predate impact standards. Cheap bids that install Florida Product Approved units without the Miami-Dade NOA that Kendall inspectors and insurance adjusters actually require. We cite frame readings, sightline measurements, and product specs - not feelings.
Our Window Replacement Services in Kendall

Full Frame Replacement
Full frame replacement in Kendall is the right approach when the original aluminum frame is corroded, the rough opening is out of square, or the home needs to meet current Miami-Dade HVHZ wind-load requirements. We remove the entire window system down to the studs, inspect the sill pan and flashing, and install a new frame rated to local design pressure. For the CBS ranch homes throughout Kendale Lakes, this is often the only path to documented compliance. A typical full-frame replacement on a Kendall home runs $950-$1,400 per opening.

Insert Window Replacement
Insert replacement fits a new window into the existing frame, which costs less and disturbs less interior trim. In Kendall, this works when the original frame is structurally sound and the primary goal is energy efficiency or operability repair. But it cannot upgrade a non-impact frame to impact-rated status. We measure the existing frame depth, check for square, and tell you honestly whether an insert meets your compliance needs. Most Kendall inserts run $650-$950 per opening.

Vinyl Replacement Windows
Vinyl is the dominant frame material we specify in Kendall for impact-rated replacements. It does not corrode in humidity, it insulates thermally better than aluminum, and modern vinyl extrusions meet Miami-Dade NOA requirements when paired with laminated glass interlayers. We specify PGT and CGI vinyl lines by performance tier and price range - not by margin. For a typical Kendall ranch, a whole-home vinyl impact replacement with documented NOA compliance starts around $8,500 and runs to $18,000 depending on opening count and custom geometry.

Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Kendall’s cooling load is severe: near-daily summer humidity cycles, intense UV radiation, and afternoon thunderstorm pressure differentials degrade dual-pane seals faster than anywhere in North Florida. Our energy-efficient upgrades specify low-E coatings, argon gas fill, and U-factors and SHGC values matched to Miami-Dade’s cooling-dominated climate. The right glazing package can cut cooling consumption meaningfully - we’ll show you the NFRC label numbers, not just promise “savings.”

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.
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AfterTrusted Brands We Service in Kendall
We draw from eight verified manufacturer lines - PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux - specified by what the opening requires, not what is in stock. For Kendall’s HVHZ requirements, we lean heavily on PGT and CGI impact-rated vinyl and aluminum lines with current Miami-Dade NOAs. We do not install products that carry only Florida Product Approval; the NOA is the document your inspector and your insurance adjuster will ask for. Parts and warranty support are available through established South Florida distribution, so service turnaround is measured in days, not weeks.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Kendall Homes

- Non-compliant jalousie windows still in place. Homes throughout Kendale Lakes and The Hammocks routinely have jalousie windows in bathrooms, utility rooms, and secondary bedrooms. They’re entirely non-impact-rated and automatically void wind coverage under most current Miami-Dade homeowner policies. Swapping them out is often the first call we get after a non-renewal notice.
- Original aluminum single-pane sliders with failed seals. The 1975-1995 construction era in Kendall left thousands of homes with aluminum sliding windows that conduct heat, leak air, and offer zero impact resistance. The frames often show galvanic corrosion at the weep holes, and the glass is single-pane with no laminated interlayer.
- Florida Product Approved units installed without Miami-Dade NOA. A cheap bid installs windows that look correct but lack the specific NOA Kendall requires. The unit passes visual inspection but fails documentation review - voiding coverage or triggering non-renewal even though the window appears fine.
- Permits skipped, inspections missed, no compliance proof. Contractors who skip the permit and inspection process leave homeowners with no documented evidence for insurance claims. The Haven Standard requires permits pulled and inspections passed; we include both in every written scope.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Kendall, FL
| Service | Typical Range in Kendall |
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| Insert vinyl replacement (per opening) | $650 - $950 |
| Full-frame impact vinyl replacement (per opening) | $950 - $1,400 |
| Full-frame impact aluminum replacement (per opening) | $1,100 - $1,600 |
| Custom or geometric impact window | $1,400 - $2,800 |
| Whole-home replacement (typical 12-18 opening ranch) | $8,500 - $18,000 |
What moves the number: opening count, frame material, impact rating level, custom geometry, and whether the rough opening needs reframing or sill repair. Every quote we write in Kendall includes the Miami-Dade NOA numbers for each specified product, the permit cost, and the inspection schedule. No line item is optional or hidden. Bring us a competitor’s written estimate and we’ll review it at no charge - our Free Second Opinion.
Call (786) 321-9118 to schedule your free measured survey. You’ll keep the document, and the written price we leave cannot differ from it.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall

Our crews work across the Miami-Dade core, including Kendall and the surrounding communities of Tamiami, University Park, Westchester, and Olympia Heights. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from the Miami office, with local crews serving each area. If you’re searching for Window Replacement services anywhere in this corridor, the same Haven Standard, documented NOA compliance, and written pricing structure apply.
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 - Window Replacement in Kendall

Yes. Kendall sits entirely inside Miami-Dade’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so every replacement window and door must carry a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance. A Florida Product Approval alone is not sufficient; your inspector and your insurance adjuster will look for the NOA number on the product label. We document every NOA in our written scope before any work starts. Call (786) 321-9118 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
They can, but only with documented proof of compliance. Most carriers require the Miami-Dade NOA, permit records, and passed inspection to apply wind mitigation credits. A cheap install without documentation leaves you with the premium and no credit. In Kendale Lakes we replaced a 1983 CBS ranch’s original aluminum sliders and three bathroom jalousie windows after the owner’s carrier sent a non-renewal notice. We set PGT impact-rated units with laminated glass interlayer rated to the local design pressure, documented every Miami-Dade NOA number, and her agent reinstated the policy with a wind mitigation credit. Call (786) 321-9118 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Yes, for both safety and insurance. Jalousie windows are entirely non-impact-rated and automatically void wind coverage under most current Miami-Dade homeowner policies. They’re also thermally inefficient and a security risk. Replacing them with impact-rated units is often the fastest path to policy reinstatement. We see this exact situation regularly in Kendale Lakes and The Hammocks. Call (786) 321-9118 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Meaningfully, though the exact percentage depends on your current glazing, insulation, and HVAC efficiency. The right low-E coating and argon fill can reduce solar heat gain by 50% or more compared to single-pane aluminum. In Kendall’s climate, that translates to reduced runtime on your air handler during the May-October cooling season. We specify U-factor and SHGC values on every quote so you can compare performance, not just price. Call (786) 321-9118 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Yes. Miami-Dade requires a building permit for all window and door replacements, and a final inspection to verify proper installation and product compliance. The permit creates the official record that your insurance carrier will request. We pull permits and schedule inspections as standard on every job; skipping this step is a common corner-cut in cheap bids that leaves homeowners unprotected. Call (786) 321-9118 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Tamiami, serving Kendall since 2012 under the Haven Standard.










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