Fast, Reliable Windows & Doors Across Kendale Lakes
Windows and door replacement in Kendale Lakes typically runs $4,500-$25,000 depending on whether you’re updating standard units or upgrading to hurricane-impact glazing required by Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone code. Most projects in the 33183 zip code start with a same-day or next-day site visit, and our crews are on the road daily from Fort Lauderdale to western Miami-Dade. Call us at (844) 665-0162 for a free estimate.
We’ve been working in Kendale Lakes long enough to know the difference between a 1978 CBS home off SW 152nd Street and a 1994 rebuild near the Kendale Lakes Country Club. That matters. The pre-Andrew housing stock here carries windows and doors that were never designed for the wind loads Miami-Dade now requires, and the post-Andrew homes need matching continuity when it’s time to replace individual units. Our Windows & Doors team handles both scenarios without the runaround of coordinating separate trades.
Why Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida Is Kendale Lakes’s Preferred Windows & Doors Company
Raymond Estevez built Groundwork on the idea that homeowners deserve one accountable contractor and real brand choice. In Kendale Lakes, that means we don’t show up with a single window line and hope it fits your budget. We bring Andersen, Pella, Marvin, Milgard, Jeld-Wen, Simonton, PGT, and CGI options, from mainstream vinyl to architectural-grade impact systems. You choose the brand, we handle the build.
Our response time to Kendale Lakes is typically same-day or next-day for estimates, and we schedule installation around the wet-season realities of western Miami-Dade. We’ve learned to pad our timelines in June through October because the afternoon storms and saturated ground conditions can stall site work without warning. That honesty saves our customers the frustration of unrealistic promises.
We’re also familiar with the permitting path at Miami-Dade County’s Permitting, Environment and Regulatory Affairs office. Pre-1992 homes in Kendale Lakes trigger additional scrutiny because the original construction predates the current HVHZ code. We pull permits knowing exactly which code cycle applies to your structure, so inspections don’t bounce back for missing documentation.
Our Windows & Doors Services in Kendale Lakes
Window Installation
New window installation in Kendale Lakes starts with understanding what generation of code your home was built under. Post-1992 rebuilds can often accept standard high-performance vinyl or fiberglass units with proper installation. Pre-1992 homes need impact-rated glazing, and the openings may require reframing to accept the thicker, heavier units. We recently replaced the original aluminum sliding glass doors and jalousie windows on a 1970s CBS home in the Kendall Lakes neighborhood off SW 152nd Street. The old tracks were bent from years of hard use, and the glass was single-pane. Our techs removed the old units, framed the openings for impact-rated sliders, and installed new hurricane-impact windows that meet Miami-Dade code, keeping the existing concrete block structure intact.
Door Installation
Entry doors in Kendale Lakes take a beating from salt air, humidity, and the occasional tropical system. We install fiberglass, steel, and aluminum entry systems from Jeld-Wen and Pella, plus sliding patio and French door configurations that match your home’s architecture. For homes near the Kendale Lakes Country Club and the surrounding 1970s-era developments, we often find rotted jambs and compromised thresholds where water has wicked into the CBS wall for years. We address the framing damage before the new door goes in, not after.
Window Replacement
Window replacement is our most called-for service in Kendale Lakes, and for good reason. The surviving pre-Andrew homes frequently still have original single-pane jalousie or aluminum windows that corrode and leak during the June-October wet season. In the flat, high water table conditions that keep moisture against the frames, that corrosion accelerates. A typical window replacement project in Kendale Lakes runs $4,500-$15,000 depending on opening count, unit type, and whether we’re upgrading to impact-rated systems. Most CBS homes in the area have 8-15 openings, so the math adds up quickly but predictably.
Impact Windows & Doors
Impact windows and doors aren’t optional in Kendale Lakes, they’re code. Miami-Dade’s HVHZ requirements mean every replacement window must either be impact-rated or protected by approved shutters. We install impact-rated systems from PGT and CGI that carry the Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, plus hurricane-impact options from Andersen and Pella’s coastal product lines. Impact window installation in Kendale Lakes typically costs $8,000-$25,000 for a full-home package. The investment also pays back on insurance premiums, and it’s non-negotiable for anyone selling a home in this market.
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Trusted Brands We Service in Kendale Lakes
Groundwork works with eight window and door manufacturers spanning multiple price tiers and performance levels. For Kendale Lakes’s mix of pre- and post-Andrew housing, that range matters. A 1980s condo near SW 88th Street might call for Simonton’s coastal vinyl line, while a custom rebuild off SW 137th Avenue could spec Marvin’s architectural aluminum or Pella’s Architect Series. We stock common hardware and keep relationships with local distributors for PGT and CGI, which means faster turnaround on impact-rated orders that other contractors wait weeks for. Our full portfolio includes Andersen, Pella, Marvin, Milgard, Jeld-Wen, Simonton, PGT, and CGI.
Common Windows & Doors Problems We See in Kendale Lakes Homes
- Corroded aluminum window frames that leak into CBS walls. The original single-pane aluminum windows in pre-1992 Kendale Lakes homes weren’t designed for decades of salt-air exposure and wet-season saturation. We regularly find frames that have turned to powder at the corners, letting water run straight into the block cavity.
- Jalousie windows that can’t be sealed or secured. These louvered units were common in 1970s Miami-Dade construction and they’re everywhere in Kendale Lakes’s older neighborhoods. They don’t meet HVHZ requirements, can’t accept impact glass, and their gaskets disintegrate in the humidity. Replacement is the only viable path.
- Sliding glass doors with bent tracks and failed weatherstripping. The original patio sliders in pre-Andrew homes were built to 1970s standards for air infiltration and water resistance. After Andrew-level wind events and forty years of use, the tracks warp and the seals harden. Water intrusion during our summer storms is the usual symptom that drives the call.
- Non-impact glazing that creates vulnerability during tropical systems. Legacy jalousie windows and non-impact sliders shatter under wind-blown debris during hurricanes, a constant risk in this pre-Andrew housing stock. Even if the glass has survived this long, it’s a single storm away from failure.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Kendale Lakes, FL
We don’t quote by phone without seeing the openings, but we can give you real ranges based on recent projects in the 33183 area. Here’s what window and door work costs in Kendale Lakes:
| Service | Typical Range in Kendale Lakes |
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| Window Replacement | $4,500-$15,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000-$25,000 |
What moves the needle? Opening count is the biggest factor, eight windows versus fifteen. Second is the code generation: post-1992 homes often need less reframing, pre-1992 homes almost always do. Third is unit type, standard vinyl double-hung versus architectural-grade impact casements. And fourth is access, second-story installations in Kendale Lakes’s single-family homes require scaffolding or ladder work that ground-floor condo replacements don’t. We provide itemized proposals after our site visit, and estimates are free. Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendale Lakes
Our crews work throughout western Miami-Dade and regularly handle projects in Kendale Lakes plus the surrounding communities: Kendall West, The Crossings, Three Lakes, and Country Walk. The same code realities, housing stock patterns, and wet-season scheduling apply across this corridor, so our expertise travels well.
Serving Kendale Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kendale Lakes 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 - Windows & Doors in Kendale Lakes
Yes, if you’re replacing the windows at all, Miami-Dade’s HVHZ code requires impact-rated glazing or approved shutter protection for the new units. The original single-pane aluminum windows in your home were installed before this requirement existed, so any replacement must meet the current standard. We typically recommend full impact-rated windows rather than shutters because it’s a cleaner aesthetic and one less maintenance item. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk through the options for your specific openings.
Jalousie replacement in Kendale Lakes typically falls within our standard window replacement range of $4,500-$15,000 for a full-home project, with per-opening costs running higher than standard double-hung replacement because the openings usually require reframing. Jalousies were built into the wall differently than modern windows, and the crank hardware locations don’t align with contemporary unit dimensions. We factor that demolition and reframing into our proposals. For an exact count and price, we need to see the openings.
We can sometimes repair track damage and replace weatherstripping on newer doors, but the original patio sliders in pre-1992 Kendale Lakes homes are usually past the point of cost-effective repair. The frames corrode, the rollers seize, and the glass is non-impact single-pane. Replacement with a modern impact-rated slider solves all three problems and brings the opening up to code. We’ll inspect it and give you an honest repair-versus-replace recommendation.
Yes, Miami-Dade County requires permits for all window and door replacements, and the permit application must specify which Florida Building Code cycle applies to your home. Pre-1992 homes need additional documentation showing compliance with current HVHZ requirements. Groundwork handles the entire permitting process, including the product approval submittals for impact-rated units. Most permits in Kendale Lakes clear in two to four weeks depending on county volume.
A typical full-home window replacement in a Kendale Lakes CBS structure takes three to five working days for installation, plus permit lead time. Pre-1992 homes with extensive reframing needs may run closer to a week. We schedule around the wet season when possible, June through October, because the flat terrain and high water table in this part of western Miami-Dade can stall exterior work after heavy rain. We’ll give you a firm timeline during our estimate visit.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida, serving Kendale Lakes and western Miami-Dade.