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Fast, Reliable Window Replacement Across Kendall
Window replacement in Kendall, FL usually runs $850-$2,400 per opening depending on whether you need a full frame tear-out or an insert, and whether the unit must carry a Miami-Dade NOA sticker. That second point matters more in Kendall than almost anywhere else in the country. If your home sits in The Hammocks or Kendale Lakes and still carries 1990s Florida Product Approval-only windows, a simple glass swap might not be legal when you sell or re-roof. TruePane has worked in Kendall long enough to check for that before we quote. Call (954) 507-3613 and we’ll walk your home with a tape measure, a moisture meter, and the manufacturer NOA binders you need to see before you sign anything.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Kendall’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Kendall homeowners call us because we answer the phone. Not a callback form, not a regional call center. A live person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 and the rule on the whiteboard has not changed since: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. Our crews are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to measure every opening twice before ordering. That habit catches mistakes that cheaper bids leave for the install day.
We know Kendall’s housing stock because we have been pulling windows out of it for years. The concrete block and stucco construction common across the area holds openings square, but the original 1970s and 1980s single-pane aluminum frames we find in older sections of Kendale Lakes oxidize badly under tropical UV. When a homeowner calls us about a window that will not close flush anymore, the frame has usually bowed enough that an insert will not seat properly. We tell them that before they spend money. That kind of honesty is why Kendall homeowners keep our number on the fridge.
Our Window Replacement team handles everything from one fogged sash in a townhouse to a full-home tear-out in a 1990s subdivision. We pull permits, schedule Miami-Dade inspections, and register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves the driveway. That is The Keystone Standard, and it applies to every job we do in Kendall, no exceptions.
Our Window Replacement Services in Kendall
Full Frame Replacement
Full frame replacement in Kendall means pulling the entire window down to the rough opening: frame, sash, trim, and all. In most Kendall homes this is the correct route, not the expensive one. Homes built before Hurricane Andrew often have original aluminum frames with no thermal break, and homes rebuilt in the mid-1990s frequently have Florida Product Approval-only windows that cannot pass current HVHZ re-inspection. You cannot legally insert a new impact window into an old frame that never met Miami-Dade code. We do full tear-outs in Kendale Lakes, The Hammocks, and every subdivision in between, and we haul away the old aluminum so you don’t pay a second disposal fee.

Insert Window Replacement
Insert replacement works when the existing frame is still square, still structurally sound, and already carries a current Miami-Dade NOA sticker. We see this most often in Kendall homes built after 2002, when the modern code cycle tightened and builders stopped cutting corners on window packages. An insert keeps your interior trim and stucco work intact, which means less dust and a faster install. We measure the existing frame in three places per side because concrete block homes settle, and a frame that looks square is not always square.

Storm Window Replacement
Most Kendall homeowners do not want storm windows added on top of existing windows. They want impact-rated replacement windows that do the storm job themselves. If you live in a condo or HOA that restricts frame changes, a low-profile storm window can be the compliant workaround, but it is rarely the right long-term answer in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone. We will show you the difference on paper, side by side, so you can see what each option costs over a 10-year window and what each one does when a Category 4 makes landfall.

Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Kendall’s summer heat does not let up from May through October, and your AC runs hard for most of it. Low-E coated glass with argon fill cuts the solar heat gain enough that you feel the difference in the room beside the window, not just on the power bill. We upgrade Kendall homes to ENERGY STAR-rated packages regularly, and we size the glass package to the orientation of each opening. A west-facing window in a Kendall stucco home takes a different beating than a north-facing one, and the right glass spec reflects that.

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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kendall
We are an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including, PGT, and CGI. For Kendall specifically, we quote CGI and ES Windows often because both carry extensive Miami-Dade NOA approvals across their impact-rated product lines. We also work with ECO Window Systems for homeowners who want a strong mid-range vinyl option without paying for a brand name they will never see again. We stock common replacement parts for these brands locally, so a failed sash lock or weatherstrip does not mean waiting on a freight truck. When you call TruePane, we put side-by-side manufacturer quotes on paper so you can see exactly what you are buying and why one line costs more than another.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Kendall Homes
- Fogged or hazy glass in post-Andrew impact windows from The Hammocks: The insulated glass unit’s seal has failed, letting humid air in and argon out, cutting insulation value and eventually leaving visible condensation between the panes. This is not repairable. The IGU gets replaced, and if the frame still carries a valid NOA sticker we can do it as an insert. If the sticker is gone or the frame is oxidized, it is a full tear-out.
- HOA rejection of new window styles: Many Kendall master-planned communities, especially Kendale Lakes and The Hammocks, enforce architectural guidelines that only permit certain frame colors, grid patterns, or window types. Installing a different double-hung or casement without approval triggers a violation notice. We pull the design specs from your HOA before you order, so the windows we install are the windows the board already approved.
- No current NOA sticker: Homes fitted in the 1990s with Florida Product Approval-only windows cannot pass current HVHZ re-inspection. A simple insert replacement becomes a full frame tear-out when the home is sold or re-roofed. We check every sticker on every opening during the estimate walk, and we tell you what passes and what does not before you spend a dollar.
- Aluminum frame oxidation and bowed sills: Tropical UV in Kendall breaks down aluminum frames over 20 to 30 years, and wind-driven rain from hurricane season exploits every gap the oxidation creates. If your window will not close flush or you feel a draft even when it is locked, the frame has likely warped past what an insert can fix. We show you the readings from our square and level so you can see it for yourself.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Kendall, FL
A standard vinyl insert replacement in Kendall runs $850-$1,400 per window, assuming the existing frame passes inspection and the opening does not need sill repair. A full frame tear-out typically runs $1,800-$2,400 per opening, more if the stucco reveal needs patching or the lintel needs leveling after 30 years of settlement. Impact-rated full frame replacements with Miami-Dade NOA approval start around $2,000 per opening and climb with glass package upgrades. The biggest variable in Kendall is code compliance: windows that meet Florida Product Approval but not Miami-Dade NOA cannot legally stay in place once you open the wall. That turns a $1,200 insert into a $2,400 tear-out, and we quote it honestly the first time rather than surprising you mid-job. Call (954) 507-3613 for a free estimate. We measure every opening twice and put the line-item price on paper before you commit.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kendall
TruePane serves Kendall and the surrounding South Miami-Dade corridor every week. We work in Coral Gables, where the older Mediterranean homes need careful trim matching, Pinecrest with its newer custom builds, and Olympia Heights and Coral Terrace, where the mid-century block homes share Kendall’s concrete frame quirks. If you are within a 20-minute drive of Kendall, our crews know the code cycle, the HOA rules, and the traffic patterns. Call (954) 507-3613 and we will schedule your free estimate around your day, not ours.
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
Kendall sits entirely within Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which requires every window and door to carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) approval, not just a Florida Product Approval. To check your current windows, look for the NOA sticker on the inside of the frame or sash, usually near the hinge or lock rail. If the sticker is faded or gone, you can look up the product number on the Miami-Dade Building Department’s web portal. If your windows only carry a Florida Product Approval number, they were installed under a weaker code standard and will fail re-inspection when you sell or re-roof. Call (954) 507-3613 and we will check every sticker on every opening during the free estimate.
Fogging between the panes means the insulated glass unit’s seal has failed, letting humid air in and argon out. It is not an immediate safety issue by itself, but it signals that the IGU is reaching the end of its service life, and in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone you do not want a compromised window when the next storm hits. More importantly, the laminated interlayer in post-Andrew impact glass also degrades with age, and a fogged IGU often means the laminate has started to delaminate, which does compromise impact resistance. In The Hammocks we see this on windows installed between 1994 and 1996, right at the rebuild wave after Hurricane Andrew. Call (954) 507-3613 and we will tell you whether it is a glass-only replacement or a frame tear-out.
Yes. Kendale Lakes, The Hammocks, and most Kendall master-planned communities enforce architectural guidelines that restrict frame colors, grid patterns, and sometimes window types, and installing a non-conforming window triggers a violation notice that can stop a sale or refinance. Before you order anything, pull your HOA’s design standards and bring them to your estimate. We work from those specs so the windows we install are the windows your board already approved. If your HOA is slow to respond, we have handled enough Kendall HOAs to help you navigate the request process. Call (954) 507-3613 for guidance specific to your community.
No. You cannot install impact-rated glass into a frame that was never designed to hold it. Original single-pane aluminum frames in pre-Andrew Kendall homes lack the structural depth and anchoring that Miami-Dade NOA impact windows require. Jalousie windows are especially problematic: the louvered design cannot support an impact-rated IGU even if you could find one sized to fit. The correct fix is a full opening replacement, pulling the old frame down to the concrete block and installing a new impact-rated window or door anchored to code. We do these tear-outs regularly in the older sections of Kendale Lakes and Kendall proper. Call (954) 507-3613 and we will show you what the full replacement looks like and what it costs.
Yes, but the savings come faster when the windows are paired correctly with the home’s orientation and the existing insulation. A west-facing window in a Kendall stucco home takes brutal afternoon heat, and a low-E coated unit with argon fill cuts that solar gain measurably. Most Kendall homeowners see a 10-18% reduction in cooling costs after replacing single-pane aluminum windows with energy-efficient impact windows, and the comfort change is noticeable in the rooms that used to bake. The full payback period depends on your AC usage, your current window condition, and how many openings you replace at once. Call (954) 507-3613 and we will run the glass packages side by side so you can see the cost and the expected savings before you decide.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors. Serving Kendall with a second-generation glazier’s standard since 2008.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane 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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