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If you live in The Hammocks, you’re likely dealing with a house built between the late 1980s and mid-1990s, which means your original aluminum windows are now 30 to 35 years old and starting to show their age. Seal failure, frame oxidation, and air leaks are common in this community because the housing stock hit its service limit at the same moment Miami-Dade’s insurance market started demanding verified impact protection. TruePane Windows & Doors serves The Hammocks with a live person answering the phone at (813) 320-9346, and our crews know this community’s homes because they work here every week. We’re the company you call when you want the work done right the first time, with both warranty layers registered in writing before our truck leaves your driveway.
We don’t run a call center and we don’t make you leave a message. You call, a person picks up, and we schedule a time that works for you. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians measure every opening twice and quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, so you see exactly what you’re buying before you sign anything.
If you’re just starting to research, start with our home page to see how we work. If you already know you need new glass or new doors, jump to Window Installation in The Hammocks or Door Installation in The Hammocks.
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 The Hammocks Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
We’re a second-generation glazier’s company, founded by Dale Kessler in 2008 on a simple rule that still governs every job: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. Dale runs the crew, answers the hard questions, and stands behind the work in writing. The Hammocks homeowners call us because they’ve been burned before by contractors who installed a window, handed over a receipt, and disappeared when the fog showed up six months later. We don’t do that.
Our 90-Day Done Right Promise means if something isn’t right, we fix it. No paperwork fights, no arguing, no fine print that covers neither. That promise sits on top of The Keystone Standard: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing, with durations stated, before we leave your driveway. Most companies never register the second layer. We do it as standard practice on every job.
In neighborhoods like Lakeside at The Hammocks and the subdivisions off Hammock Boulevard and SW 104th Street, homeowners deal with the same issues: aluminum frames pitting from salt air, single-pane glass that lets heat bleed through, and sliding doors that bind once the humidity settles in for summer. Our crews know these homes because we work in them year-round. We arrive when we say we will, in uniform, with a plan.
We’re also authorized installers for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including PGT and CGI, which matters in The Hammocks because both brands carry the Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance you need to pass a wind mitigation inspection.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in The Hammocks
Window Installation
We install new-construction and retrofit windows in The Hammocks homes, always with products that carry a Miami-Dade NOA. Every opening gets measured twice, and we register both warranty layers before we leave.
Learn more about our Window Installation in The Hammocks.
Door Installation
Front doors, side doors, and hinged or sliding patio doors all get the same treatment: plumb, square, and sealed against Miami’s humidity. We quote brand options side by side so you can compare what you’re actually paying for.
Learn more about our Door Installation in The Hammocks.
Window Replacement
If your original aluminum windows are fogged, pitted, or leaking air, replacement is often the better financial move than repeated repairs. We walk you through the options in plain language, with no pressure toward the most expensive line.
Learn more about our Window Replacement in The Hammocks.
Impact Windows & Doors
In Miami-Dade’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, impact-rated openings aren’t optional if you want your insurance renewal to go smoothly. We install PGT and CGI lines that meet HVHZ requirements and carry the documentation your insurer will ask for.
Learn more about impact window and door replacement in The Hammocks.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Low-E glass and insulated frames cut your cooling bill, which matters in The Hammocks where air conditioning runs ten months a year. Simonton and Ply Gem both offer solid energy-rated lines we install regularly.
Learn more about energy-efficient window replacement in The Hammocks.
Sliding & Patio Doors
A sliding door that sticks in July is a daily annoyance and a security concern. We replace tracks, rollers, and entire door assemblies, always with an eye on the HOA’s exterior color requirements for The Hammocks.
Learn more about our door installation in The Hammocks.
Glass Railing Systems
For patio decks, balconies, and pool enclosures, we install code-compliant tempered glass railing systems that hold up to South Florida sun and salt. We pull permits and pass inspections as standard practice.
Learn more about glass railing installation in The Hammocks.
Custom Windows & Doors
Odd openings, arched tops, oversized sliders: we measure, order, and install custom units that fit your home, not the other way around. Custom work takes longer, but it’s the only right answer for many Hammocks homes.
Learn more about custom door installation in The Hammocks.
Neighborhoods We Serve in The Hammocks
We work throughout The Hammocks, and our typical response time for an estimate visit is within two to three business days once you call. Here are a few of the neighborhoods where you’ll regularly see our trucks:
- Lakeside at The Hammocks
- Hammock Landing
- The subdivisions along Hammock Boulevard
- The townhome clusters near SW 157th Avenue and SW 104th Street
- The single-family areas off SW 152nd Street
Why The Hammocks’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
The Hammocks is a master-planned Miami-Dade community built predominantly between the late 1980s and mid-1990s. That means the housing stock sits at the exact intersection of two pressures that don’t exist in most of Florida. First, the original builder-grade aluminum windows are now 30-plus years old, and many are failing: fogged seals, pitted frames, and air infiltration you can feel on a humid August evening. Second, Miami-Dade’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone code requires every replacement window and door to carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, the most stringent product-approval standard in the country. Big-box store windows typically don’t qualify, which pushes homeowners toward certified installers like us who work with approved lines such as PGT and CGI.
There’s a third factor that’s unique to this community. Homes built between 1988 and 1993, bracketing Hurricane Andrew’s August 1992 landfall, often contain a patchwork of original pre-Andrew windows and hasty post-Andrew replacements installed under emergency permits with far less scrutiny. Mismatched assemblies that include non-HVHZ-rated units are now being flagged by insurance inspectors during policy renewals and by building officials during resale wind mitigation checks. Homeowners in The Hammocks don’t just face product failure; they face compliance pressure from their carrier. That’s why a The Hammocks window or door job starts with a thorough look at what’s actually in the openings, not just a quick quote for whatever brand is on sale.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in The Hammocks
Here’s what you can expect to budget for common projects in The Hammocks. These are ranges, not quotes, because every house is different:
- Single window replacement (impact-rated, HVHZ-compliant): $950 to $1,850 per window, installed.
- Standard sliding glass door replacement (impact-rated): $3,500 to $6,800, installed.
- Full-home window replacement (1,800 sq ft home, 10-14 openings): $12,000 to $24,000 depending on brand and glass package.
- Front entry door replacement: $1,800 to $4,200, installed.
- Glass railing system (linear foot, tempered glass, code-compliant): $220 to $380 per foot.
We give written, line-item quotes with no surprise charges and no change orders unless you ask for a change. Estimates are free. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll put numbers on paper for you. We also offer a free written repair estimate and a permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans.
Service Area - Cities Near The Hammocks
While most of our work is right here in The Hammocks, we also serve homeowners in nearby communities. If you’re in Tampa, Acacia Villas, Alafaya, or Altamonte Springs, we can help with windows and doors there too. A live person answers the phone at (813) 320-9346 for all of these areas.
Serving The Hammocks, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the The Hammocks 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 The Hammocks
A single impact-rated replacement window in The Hammocks typically runs $950 to $1,850 installed, depending on size and glass package, and a full home in this community generally lands between $12,000 and $24,000. The driver is Miami-Dade’s HVHZ code, which requires a Miami-Dade NOA on every window, eliminating the cheaper big-box options. Call (813) 320-9346 for an exact written quote, free.
Yes, if you’re replacing windows or doors in The Hammocks, Miami-Dade County code requires products that carry a current Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Standard non-impact windows from a hardware store won’t pass a wind mitigation inspection, and your insurer may surcharge or cancel your policy if your openings don’t verify. We install PGT and CGI lines that carry the proper documentation and register both warranty layers in writing.
In most cases, yes. The Hammocks is a covenant-governed community, and exterior door and window colors and frame styles often need architectural approval before permits are pulled. We’ve worked with these HOA requirements before and can help you prepare the submittal, but the approval itself comes from your association, not from us. Start early so the HOA review doesn’t hold up your installation date.
Homes built between 1988 and 1993 often have a mix of original pre-Andrew windows and quick post-Andrew replacements installed under emergency permits after the 1992 storm. Those hasty replacements frequently skipped the product-approval review that would be required today, leaving homeowners with non-HVHZ units that insurance inspectors now flag during renewals and resale inspections. We can identify which openings don’t meet current code and build a replacement plan that brings the whole house into compliance.
Most single window or door replacements in The Hammocks are completed in one visit, typically four to six hours on site. Full-home window replacement usually runs two to three days depending on the number of openings and whether the HOA approval and permits are already in hand. We schedule work around your timeline, and we show up when we say we will.
No. We quote a written, line-item price and we hold it. The only time the number changes is if you ask us to do additional work or if we find a structural problem inside the wall that no one could see until the old unit came out. If that happens, we stop, show you what we found, and give you a written number before we proceed. No surprise line items, ever. Call (813) 320-9346 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving The Hammocks since 2008 through a heritage of craft and community commitment.
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 The Hammocks Customers Say
"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."A casement crank had stripped and the sash was swollen shut. The technician, Ray, fixed the crank on the spot and only then talked about replacement for the three windows that were genuinely done. That is why the whole street uses them now."
- Eleanor G."Eleven windows replaced in two days. The crew chief, Marcus, showed me the level on every single frame before they caulked it. My wife noticed the street noise was gone before I did."
- Ronald P.