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If you live in Kendall, you already know the math: Miami-Dade’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone sets a standard no other county in the continental US has to meet, and your windows and doors are either certified for it or they are a liability. We work in Kendall every week, and a live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (754) 238-2201. When an inspector flags a Florida product approval that should have been a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, we have seen the permit delays that follow. That is the reason Kendall homeowners call us before the first window comes out of the wall.
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 Kendall Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Homeowners in Kendall have been through enough contractor roulette. They want someone who shows up in a uniform, measures twice, and puts the warranty in writing before the truck leaves the driveway. That is how we work. The Done Right Promise means if it is not done right, we make it right, with no paperwork fights and no fine print that covers neither side. The Keystone Standard goes further: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, and we stand behind it. Homeowners in Country Walk, The Hammocks, Kendall West, and West Kendall have called us for impact windows, new doors, and full opening replacements because we quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, including Andersen, PGT, and ES Windows. You see exactly what you are buying and what it will cost before you sign anything.
Dale Kessler founded this company on a rule that is still on the whiteboard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That is a glazier’s standard, not a sales pitch. Every tech on a Kendall job is background-checked, uniformed, and trained to treat your home the way they would treat their own mother’s. We have been doing this work since 2008 as a craft tradition, not a franchise playbook, and we hire local and train apprentices into journeymen because we plan to be in Kendall in thirty years, not just until the next quarter. When you call, you get a person, not a voicemail tree, and that person can schedule your free estimate.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Kendall
Window Installation in Kendall
We set new windows in CBS block, wood frame, and stucco openings throughout Kendall, and every opening gets measured twice before an order is placed. A new window that does not carry the right Miami-Dade NOA will fail inspection, which is why we confirm product approval before installation day.
Learn more about our Window Installation in Kendall.
Door Installation in Kendall
From front entry doors to side and rear exits, we install doors that meet HVHZ wind-load requirements and close square in the frame. A door that binds in July is a door that was not set true, and we do not leave a job until the latch lines up and the sweep seals tight.
Learn more about our Door Installation in Kendall.
Window Replacement in Kendall
Most Kendall homes built in the 1970s and 1980s still have original single-pane aluminum sliders and jalousie windows. We replace those with impact-rated or energy-efficient units that carry the approvals your insurer actually wants to see.
Learn more about our Window Replacement in Kendall.
Impact Windows & Doors
For Kendall, this is not an upgrade; it is the county’s baseline. We install impact windows and doors with Miami-Dade NOA documentation, and we register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves.
Energy-Efficient Windows
South Miami-Dade humidity punishes seals and frames. Low-E glazing and properly insulated frames reduce heat gain and condensation, which means lower cooling bills in Kendall’s long, hot summers.
Sliding & Patio Doors
We replace old aluminum sliders with modern units that open and close without a wrestling match. Track alignment and level sills matter in Kendall, where humidity and settling take their toll on concrete slabs.
Glass Railing Systems
For patios and pool decks, we install tempered glass railing systems that hold up to salt-laden air and meet local code. The hardware is stainless or coated, never the cheap zinc that corrodes here in two seasons.
Custom Windows & Doors
Odd sizes and arched openings are common in Kendall’s older homes. We order custom units and install them to the same Keystone Standard as every stock job: measured twice, shimmed level, sealed tight.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kendall
We work throughout Kendall, and our crews know the difference between a 1980s CBS home in Kendale Lakes and a newer build near West Kendall. Our typical response time for scheduling in the area is same-week, and emergency impact or door calls get priority.
- Country Walk
- The Hammocks
- Kendall West
- Kendale Lakes
- West Kendall
Why Kendall’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Kendall sits entirely inside Miami-Dade County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, the only place in the continental US where every window and door must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. That is a stricter standard than what is required just across the county line in Broward, and it is the controlling document in Kendall regardless of any Florida statewide product approval. We regularly see permit rejections in Kendall when an installer submits an FL number instead of an NOA, a mistake that costs weeks and does not happen one county north. Insurers in Florida are canceling or surcharging policies on homes without NOA-certified impact openings, which makes window and door replacement in Kendall an insurance-driven decision, not just a comfort one.
The housing stock makes this more urgent. Kendall was built out largely as Miami-Dade suburban sprawl in the 1970s and 1980s, acres of CBS single-family homes that predate the 1992 Hurricane Andrew reforms. Many still hold original aluminum-frame jalousie windows, single-pane sliders, and hollow-core exterior doors that fail current wind-load requirements. Salt-laden humidity accelerates corrosion on those old aluminum frames and shortens the life of any non-impact glazing seal. In Kendall, you are not upgrading because you are bored with the view; you are replacing openings that cannot pass inspection and cannot hold a seal through another hurricane season.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Kendall
A square deal means we quote line items you can read. In Kendall, impact window replacement typically runs $900 to $1,800 per opening depending on size, frame material, and NOA-certified product line. A new entry door with impact glazing usually falls between $2,500 and $5,500 installed. Sliding patio doors run $3,000 to $7,000. Energy-efficient windows without impact ratings cost somewhat less, but many Kendall homeowners choose impact anyway because of the insurance premium math. We do not add surprise line items, and the written quote is the price. We also offer a free written repair estimate, a maintenance check, and a permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans.
Service Area - Cities Near Kendall
Our crews serve Kendall and the surrounding communities. If you live nearby, we also work in Miami, Anna Maria, Acacia Villas, and Alafaya. Scheduling is coordinated from our South Florida office, and Kendall work is handled by local crews who know the HVHZ code inside out.
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 About Windows & Doors in Kendall
Yes. Kendall is inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and Miami-Dade requires a Notice of Acceptance on every window and door, a requirement that supersedes the Florida Building Code and any statewide product approval. An FL number alone will get a permit rejected here. Call (754) 238-2201 and we will verify the NOA before the first opening is touched.
Most impact windows in Kendall run $900 to $1,800 per opening installed, depending on size and product line. Call (754) 238-2201 for a free, written estimate, and we will quote manufacturer lines side by side so you can compare real numbers, not vague ranges.
In many Kendall homes, yes, because carriers are actively canceling or surcharging policies on houses without NOA-certified impact openings. We cannot make a specific premium promise, but we provide the NOA documentation and warranty registration your agent needs to re-rate the policy. Call (754) 238-2201 and we will walk you through the paperwork the insurer will ask for.
We can do a single window, but in Kendall’s older CBS homes, we often find multiple original aluminum sliders and jalousie units in the same condition. You are not obligated to replace them all at once. We will quote exactly what you ask for, and show you what a full or phased replacement would cost. Call (754) 238-2201 for a line-item quote either way.
No. The quote we hand you is the price, and if unforeseen structural conditions require a change order, we discuss it with you in person and in writing before any additional work happens. No surprise line items on the bill, and the Done Right Promise means if it is not right, we make it right. Call (754) 238-2201 for a free estimate, and the number you hear is the number you will pay.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Kendall and surrounding communities through a second-generation glazier’s craft tradition.
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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What Neighbors Say About TruePane 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 Kendall Customers Say
"Had fog between the panes in four windows. They explained the seals had failed and argon was long gone, replaced the glass units instead of selling me whole windows. Honest outfit."
- Frank D."Impact windows on the whole house. They handled the permit, the inspection, and gave me a folder with every approval number for the insurance company. My windstorm premium dropped enough to notice."
- Bill T."Storm door and a new back entry door. Small job, but they treated it like one that mattered. Screws in the hinges are stainless, the sweep actually seals, and the invoice matched the phone quote to the dollar."
- Vernon H.