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If you live in Sunset, FL and your windows fog between the panes, bind when you crank them, or let a hot afternoon turn your living room into an oven, you’re dealing with problems most Sunset homeowners know well. We install, replace, and service windows and doors throughout Sunset from our South Florida office, with crews who know the difference between a jalousie frame in a 1967 CBS ranch and a modern impact-rated opening. Call (813) 320-9346 and a live person answers. Not a voicemail tree, not a callback form. We’ll help you figure out what you’re actually looking at and what it will take to fix it right.
Most jobs in Sunset are completed in a single visit, with upfront pricing you see on paper before any work begins. If the pane is not true, the job is not done. That’s the rule Dale Kessler keeps on the whiteboard, and it governs every install we touch.
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 Sunset Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Sunset sits entirely within Miami-Dade County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, the HVHZ for short. That means every window and door replacement here must carry a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance, the NOA. It’s the most stringent product-approval standard in the United States, and it’s not optional. We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines including Andersen, Pella, Marvin, and PGT, and we register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway. The Keystone Standard means you’ll know the duration of each warranty and who stands behind it. No fine print that covers neither.
We’ve built our reputation in Sunset and surrounding Miami-Dade neighborhoods on making that standard stick. Homeowners in Sunset’s Miller area and the residential blocks near Westwood Lakes tell us the same thing: another company priced the job, started the work, and then hit a wall when the old masonry opening didn’t match the new unit. That’s a conversation we have before the estimate, not after the change order. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians measure every opening twice, quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and explain exactly what converting a jalousie opening to impact-rated glass actually involves. It’s a square deal. And it’s why people call us when they’re done calling around.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Sunset
Window Installation
New window installation in Sunset has to meet HVHZ standards from the first measurement to the final county inspection. We work with your home’s existing structure, whether that’s a clean modern rough opening or a mid-century masonry buck that needs re-framing before the new unit goes in.
Learn more about our Window Installation in Sunset.
Door Installation
Entry doors, French doors, and patio doors all face the same wind-load requirements in Sunset that windows do. We install units rated for the HVHZ and make sure the door actually closes square the day we leave, not just the day it’s hung.
Learn more about our Door Installation in Sunset.
Window Replacement
Replacing jalousie or single-pane aluminum windows in Sunset’s older CBS homes is a job that rewards patience. The rough opening often needs chipping, a new buck installed, and the whole assembly brought up to NOA wind-load specs. We do that work in-house, with no surprise line items on the bill.
Learn more about our Window Replacement in Sunset.
Impact Windows & Doors
Impact-rated windows and doors in Sunset aren’t a luxury. They’re the code requirement every replacement has to meet, and the single biggest upgrade you can make to a 1960s or 1970s CBS home. We quote PGT, CGI, and other Miami-Dade approved lines side by side so you see the full picture before you choose.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Sunset’s inland position means UV degradation is your bigger enemy than salt spray. Energy-efficient glass packages, including low-E coatings and insulated frames, cut the heat load in rooms that face west across the Florida afternoons. We help you pick the glass that matches your house and your electric bill.
Sliding & Patio Doors
A sliding door that binds in July is a common Sunset complaint. We replace tracks, rollers, and full units, and we frame the opening so the door operates smoothly through every season of humidity and heat.
Glass Railing Systems
For Sunset homes with patios, balconies, or pool decks, frameless glass railing systems open up sightlines without sacrificing strength. We install systems rated for the HVHZ and engineered to handle South Florida wind loads.
Custom Windows & Doors
When the opening is not a standard size, and in Sunset’s older homes it often isn’t, we go custom. We measure twice, order to spec, and install units made to fit your walls, not the other way around.
Home is where this work starts, but the details live on each service page.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sunset
We work throughout Sunset, from the established blocks around Miller Drive and Sunset Drive to the quieter residential streets near Westwood Lakes and the pockets of 1960s-era ranches along SW 72nd Street. Whether your home sits close to Florida’s Turnpike or tucked back in one of the older subdivisions, we know the stock.
- Miller Drive corridor
- Westwood Lakes area
- Sunset Drive residential blocks
- SW 72nd Street neighborhoods
Our typical response time in Sunset is same-day for phone estimates and next-day for in-person appointments, depending on the size of the job.
Why Sunset’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Sunset has one of the heaviest backlogs of non-impact-compliant openings in unincorporated Miami-Dade. The dominant housing stock is mid-century CBS ranch homes built between roughly 1955 and 1985, and a striking number of them still have the original jalousie louvered windows. Those openings sit in masonry bucks that have to be chipped out and re-framed when you convert to modern impact-rated units. That’s not a simple glass swap. It’s a multi-trade job involving concrete work, new pressure-treated or PVC bucks, and a county inspector who will verify NOA wind-load compliance before signing off. Out-of-area crews routinely underbid this work because they don’t know what Sunset’s walls are actually made of. We do.
Then there’s the climate itself. Sunset sits several miles west of Biscayne Bay, so salt-spray oxidation is lighter here than it is right on the coast. The bigger issue is year-round UV intensity and humidity, which accelerate seal failure and frame warping even in impact-rated windows. That’s why we register both warranty layers in writing and why we stand behind the work for 90 days with the Done Right Promise. In Sunset, the sun and the wind test everything. So do we.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Sunset
Honest pricing matters more in Sunset than anywhere else we work, because the jalousie-to-impact conversion surprises people. Here’s what you can expect as a starting point:
| Service | Typical Range in Sunset |
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| Impact window replacement (per opening) | $900 - $1,700 |
| Jalousie-to-impact conversion (per opening) | $1,500 - $2,600 |
| Entry door replacement (impact-rated) | $2,200 - $4,500 |
| Sliding patio door replacement | $2,800 - $5,500 |
| Glass railing system (per linear foot) | $220 - $380 |
Your exact price depends on openings, framing condition, glazing choices, and whether your home is east or west of the Turnpike. We give free estimates and line-item quotes. No change orders. No arguing later. Call (813) 320-9346 to get a number that means something.
Service Area - Cities Near Sunset
While this page focuses on Sunset, our crews also serve nearby communities, including Tampa, Acacia Villas, Alafaya, and Altamonte Springs. If you’re just outside Sunset proper, we likely still cover you.
Serving Sunset, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunset 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 Sunset
Yes. Every window and door replacement in Sunset must meet Miami-Dade HVHZ requirements, which means a permit and a county inspection. We pull the permit, install to NOA wind-load specs, and stay through the final inspection. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll walk you through what your specific home requires.
Converting a jalousie opening to an impact-rated unit in Sunset typically runs $1,500 to $2,600 per opening. The masonry rough opening has to be chipped out, a new buck installed, and the assembly brought up to NOA spec, which is more labor than a standard replacement. We’ll put a fixed price on paper before we start, and estimates are free.
They’re the same thing in Sunset. Impact windows are built with laminated glass that holds together when struck by debris, and they must carry a Miami-Dade NOA to be legal here. Any window we install in Sunset needs that approval, and we register the manufacturer warranty in writing before we finish the job.
We stand behind the work with the 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right, with no paperwork fights and no arguing. We also register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing so you know exactly who to call and for how long. And a live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We work primarily with existing homes, especially Sunset’s 1955-1985 CBS ranch stock. We’ve handled hundreds of jalousie-to-impact conversions in this area and we know what those masonry walls require. If you own an older home in Sunset and you’ve been told the window job is too complicated, call (813) 320-9346. We’ll give you a straight answer.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Sunset, FL.
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 Sunset 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."Quote was the price, which after three other bids that grew legs was worth something. Double-hungs went in clean, they hauled the old ones, and the registration paperwork for the warranty came in the mail like they said."
- Dorothy K.