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If you live in Westwood Lakes, chances are your home was built between 1960 and the mid-1980s, which means one of two things: either your windows and doors were replaced after Hurricane Andrew, or you’re still living with original single-pane aluminum sliders and jalousie windows that leak conditioned air and wouldn’t hold up to a strong Category 2, let alone a major storm. We’re TruePane Windows & Doors, and we’ve been answering calls from Westwood Lakes homeowners long enough to know exactly what’s behind those walls before we even pull into the driveway. A live person answers the phone at (754) 238-2201, and we’ll give you a straight answer about what needs to happen and what it’ll cost. No pressure, no jargon.
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 Westwood Lakes Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
There’s a difference between a company that installs windows and one that installs them right. Homeowners in neighborhoods like Westwood Lakes proper and the streets off SW 8th Street have called us for one reason that comes up more than any other: they want a company that will still be answering the phone five years after the check clears. Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 on a rule he keeps on the whiteboard to this day: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That’s not a slogan. It’s the standard our technicians measure against on every opening, every reveal, every threshold.
We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including, PGT, and CGI. When you ask for a quote, you get side-by-side pricing on paper so you can see exactly what you’re buying. Both warranty layers get registered in writing before the truck leaves your driveway. And if something isn’t done right within 90 days, we make it right. No paperwork fights, no arguing, no fine print that covers neither. That’s The Keystone Standard, and it’s the reason Westwood Lakes homeowners who remember the contractor who left them with a fogged seal and a door that binds in July tend to call us instead.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Westwood Lakes
Window Installation
New window installation in Westwood Lakes starts with measuring every opening twice, because rough openings in CBS ranch homes from the 1960s and 1970s are rarely square and rarely sized for modern units. We set windows plumb, level, and true, then flash and seal them for South Florida’s wind-driven rain. Learn more about our Window Installation in Westwood Lakes.
Door Installation
A front door that binds in July or lets daylight through the weatherstrip isn’t just an annoyance; it’s a sign the frame has shifted or the slab was hung out of square. We install exterior doors that close flush, seal tight, and meet Miami-Dade County’s HVHZ requirements when impact protection is called for. Learn more about our Door Installation in Westwood Lakes.
Window Replacement
Most Westwood Lakes replacement jobs involve pulling original aluminum single-pane sliders and jalousie windows out of CBS walls and retrofitting impact-rated units into openings that need adjustment. We handle the buck framing, the stucco repair, and the permit paperwork so the inspection passes the first time. Learn more about our Window Replacement in Westwood Lakes.
Impact Windows & Doors
Westwood Lakes sits entirely within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means your windows and doors need either a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance or an HVHZ-rated Florida Product Approval. We quote Impact Windows & Doors - Westwood Lakes lines from PGT, CGI, and ES Windows side by side, and we register every product approval with the county before inspection day.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Single-pane aluminum frames conduct heat and humidity straight into your living room, and your air conditioner pays for it every month. We install Energy-Efficient Windows - Westwood Lakes with low-E, argon-filled insulated glass units that cut solar heat gain and hold up to the Everglades-edge humidity that rots thresholds and corrodes frames faster than drier climates ever see.
Sliding & Patio Doors
Original aluminum sliding doors in Westwood Lakes homes are often the first opening to fail, with tracks that stick, rollers that grind, and glass that’s barely hurricane-rated by today’s standards. We replace them with Sliding & Patio Doors in Westwood Lakes that are smooth-operating, impact-rated sliders that lock down tight and seal correctly.
Glass Railing Systems
If you’re upgrading a patio or pool deck, Glass Railing Systems in Westwood Lakes give you an unobstructed view while standing up to the humidity and salt air that eat powder-coated aluminum. We install them plumb and level, with hardware that stays tight.
Custom Windows & Doors
Some Westwood Lakes homes have arched openings, fixed picture windows, or side-lite configurations that don’t match any off-the-shelf size. We measure, order, and install custom units built to the exact opening, then register both warranty layers in writing before we leave.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Westwood Lakes
We work throughout Westwood Lakes, from the streets around SW 8th Street south toward Bird Road and the blocks east of the Florida Turnpike. Typical response time for a quote visit in the area is one to two business days, and we’ll always tell you an exact arrival window before we show up.
- Westwood Lakes proper
- SW 8th Street corridor
- Homes near Tropical Park
- Bird Road area
- Streets east of the Florida Turnpike
Why Westwood Lakes’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Westwood Lakes falls entirely within Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, the most stringent hurricane-product jurisdiction in the country. Every window and door replacement here must carry either a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance or a Florida Product Approval specifically rated for HVHZ, a requirement that does not apply in neighboring Broward County. Contractors who work mostly up north get tripped up on this all the time: they pull a permit and install a unit that’s marketed as “hurricane rated” but only carries a standard statewide approval, and the county inspector fails the job on the spot. We don’t make that mistake because we work in this jurisdiction every week. The neighborhood’s dense stock of 1960s to 1980s CBS ranch homes still fitted with original single-pane aluminum sliders and jalousie windows means virtually every property is both code non-compliant and insurance-vulnerable, which makes full impact-rated upgrades the dominant job type here. The CBS wall construction itself is solid, but original window and door rough openings are often undersized by today’s impact-unit standards, requiring buck framing adjustments on most replacement jobs. Add in year-round high humidity from the Everglades corridor that accelerates oxidation of aluminum frames and degrades door thresholds, bottom sweeps, and weep-hole covers faster than in drier climates, and you have a housing stock that demands a tradesperson who understands the local conditions, not a generic installer reading a script.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Westwood Lakes
What you’ll pay in Westwood Lakes depends on the size of the opening, the manufacturer line you choose, and whether the job requires impact-rated units, which most homes here do. As a general guide, standard replacement windows run roughly $800 to $1,800 per opening installed, while impact-rated windows typically land between $1,200 and $2,800 per opening depending on size and brand. Exterior door replacements range from about $1,500 to $4,500, and impact-rated sliding patio doors often fall between $4,000 and $9,000 installed. Custom shapes and larger openings push prices higher. Call (754) 238-2201 for a written, line-item quote on your exact openings. Estimates are free, and the price we quote is the price you pay. No change orders, no surprise line items.
Service Area - Cities Near Westwood Lakes
TruePane serves homeowners throughout Miami-Dade and nearby communities. We work regularly in Miami, Anna Maria, Acacia Villas, and Alafaya. If you’re not sure whether we cover your street, call (754) 238-2201 and ask. A live person answers, day or night.
Serving Westwood Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Westwood 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 About Windows & Doors in Westwood Lakes
Yes. Westwood Lakes is entirely within Miami-Dade County’s HVHZ, which requires every replacement window and door to carry either a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance or an HVHZ-rated Florida Product Approval. Standard statewide approvals won’t pass inspection here, even if the unit is marketed as hurricane rated. Call (754) 238-2201 if you want to know whether your current units meet code, or if you’re ready for a quote on impact-rated replacements.
The HVHZ designation means the product has been tested to Miami-Dade’s stricter wind-load and impact standards, which exceed the statewide baseline. County field inspectors in unincorporated Miami-Dade specifically verify the HVHZ approval on the installed unit. Installing a statewide-only approval here fails inspection, which is a costly mistake we see from contractors who primarily work in Broward. We’ll show you the product approval paperwork before installation, not after.
Replacement windows in Westwood Lakes typically run $800 to $1,800 per opening for standard units and $1,200 to $2,800 per opening for impact-rated, depending on size, brand, and frame type. Larger jobs with multiple openings often see lower per-unit costs. We give free written quotes with exact line items before any work starts. Call (754) 238-2201 to schedule yours.
Often, yes. Original rough openings in Westwood Lakes CBS ranch homes were framed for thin aluminum single-pane units, not modern impact-rated frames with deeper pockets. Most replacement jobs require some buck framing adjustment to get the new unit set plumb and square. We handle that work as part of the installation, and we don’t add surprise line items for it after the fact.
We do. All window and door permits in Westwood Lakes run through the Miami-Dade County Building Department, and we handle the permit application, inspections, and HVHZ product approval verification as part of every job. We don’t suggest skipping permits, and we won’t install a unit that doesn’t meet county code. That’s the only way we’d stake our name on it.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Westwood Lakes and surrounding communities 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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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 Westwood Lakes Customers Say
"Whole-house window replacement at 71 years old is not something you want to do twice. Dale walked the house himself for the quote. Crew was the same three men all four days, and the foreman knew every window by room."
- Pat and Ray L."Our bay window had rotted at the sill and two other outfits wanted to talk us into a flat picture window instead. TruePane rebuilt the opening and matched the original look. Neighbors have knocked on the door about it."
- Gene A."French doors to the patio, custom size because this house was built in 1961 and nothing is standard. Measured twice, three weeks to fabricate like they warned, and the install day they laid runners over my floors without being asked."
- Marie S.