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If your windows date back to when The Hammocks was first built, chances are they’re due. Most homes in this master-planned Miami-Dade community went up between 1987 and 2002 with builder-grade aluminum windows that weren’t designed to last 30 years in 75% humidity and salt air. We replace those windows with impact-rated units that carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, meet current HVHZ code, and clear the HOA approval process. Call (813) 320-9346 for a free estimate from a team that knows The Hammocks block by block.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is The Hammocks’s Preferred Impact Windows & Doors Company
The homes here are specific. CBS construction, HOA covenants, post-Andrew patchwork. We’ve worked on enough streets off Hammocks Boulevard to know what building officials will flag, what insurance inspectors want to see, and which manufacturer lines hold up longest against constant sun and hurricane season. That local knowledge isn’t something you get from a franchise playbook.
TruePane is led by Dale Kessler, a second-generation glazier who founded the company on a rule that’s still on the whiteboard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That standard shows up in our approach to every replacement in The Hammocks. We measure every opening twice, quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway. No surprise line items on the bill, no second appointment left hanging.
Our background-checked, uniformed technicians treat your home the way they’d treat their own mother’s. And when you call, a live person answers. Not a voicemail tree, not a callback form, not a regional call center. That matters when a window fails in August and you need to know someone is on it.
We don’t chase the cheapest bid. We’re the last call you need to make. Our Impact Windows & Doors work is backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, workmanship guaranteed for 90 days with no paperwork fights. A square deal, in writing.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving The Hammocks residents with impact-rated window and door installations.
Our Impact Windows & Doors Services in The Hammocks
Hurricane Impact Windows
Single-pane aluminum windows from the early 1990s don’t meet Miami-Dade’s HVHZ requirements. New impact windows for a typical CBS home in The Hammocks run $900-$1,400 per opening installed, depending on size, frame material, and manufacturer line. We install NOA-listed units from Andersen, Pella, and Marvin, among others, with low-E glass and fusion-welded frames that handle both wind pressure and UV. Every installation is pulled with permits and matched to your HOA’s approved frame colors.
Impact Sliding Glass Doors
A 1990s sliding glass door in The Hammocks has likely been racked by heat and humidity for decades. Rollers wear, tracks corrode, and the original tempered glass offers no impact rating. Replacement impact sliding doors run $4,500-$8,500 installed for a standard 6-foot opening, depending on frame material and glass package. We set new doors square to the opening, correct any settling that’s thrown off the track alignment, and register the warranty before we leave.
Impact Entry & French Doors
Entry doors are where water intrusion shows up first after a storm, especially on west-facing exposures that take driving rain. Impact-rated entry and French door systems for The Hammocks homes run $3,800-$7,200 installed, including new threshold pans and rust-resistant hardware. We pull permits, match HOA-approved finishes, and make sure the door seals equal to the glass package next to it. A door that binds in July is usually an installation issue, not a product issue, and we set them so they don’t.
Wind Mitigation & Code Compliance
This is the service The Hammocks homeowners didn’t know they needed until the insurance renewal showed up. If your home is one of the many built between 1988 and 1993, you may have a mix of original pre-Andrew windows and replacements installed under emergency permits after the storm. Many of those replacements lack a Miami-Dade NOA. We document everything, identify non-compliant openings, and bring the house into compliance. Compliance work starts at $350 for a full opening-by-opening assessment and report.
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 The Hammocks
We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including Andersen, Pella, Marvin, Milgard, PGT, and CGI. In practice, the brands that work best for The Hammocks homeowners tend to be ViewLux for high-solar-gain exposures, Andersen for mid-range replacements, and PGT for full-home impact retrofits. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you see exactly what you’re buying. And because we install these systems regularly in this community, our turnaround on parts and service is faster than a company that has to order everything from a distributor outside the county.
Common Impact Windows & Doors Problems We See in The Hammocks Homes
- Seal failure in original 1990s insulated glass. The argon fill leaks out over time, and you get fog between the panes that never clears. The window loses its insulation value and starts condensing on the interior sash. Replacement is the only fix; seal repair isn’t possible once the unit has failed.
- Aluminum frame oxidation. Miami-Dade’s constant humidity and salt air eat at the corners and jamb screws of original builder-grade frames. Windows that used to slide smoothly now take two hands to open, and the lock keepers have loosened to the point that the window won’t secure properly for a storm.
- Patchwork post-Andrew replacements without NOAs. Homes built around Hurricane Andrew’s landfall often have a mix of original units and replacements installed under emergency permits with less scrutiny. Insurance inspectors are now flagging these during renewals. If your wind mitigation report shows non-compliant openings, the insurer can surcharge or cancel.
- HOA compliance knockbacks. The Hammocks HOA covenants require exterior door and window colors and frame styles to conform to community standards. We’ve seen homeowners order windows on their own, get them denied by the architectural review board, and end up paying for the same job twice. We check HOA requirements before we order a single unit.
Pricing for Impact Windows & Doors in The Hammocks, FL
Here’s what you can expect to spend in this market.
- Impact casement window, standard opening: $900-$1,400 per unit installed
- Impact sliding glass door, 6-foot: $4,500-$8,500 installed
- Impact entry door system: $3,800-$7,200 installed
- Full-home retrofit, 10-14 openings plus sliders: $22,000-$45,000 depending on manufacturer line and glass package
- Wind mitigation inspection and compliance report: $350-$600
What moves the number is mostly the manufacturer line and the glass package. Low-E coatings, laminated glass, and special frame colors approved by your HOA all add cost. What doesn’t move the number is us. We give you a written line-item quote before we start, and the price on that paper is the price you pay. No change orders, no surprise upcharges. Call (813) 320-9346 for a free estimate and exact pricing for your openings.
We Also Serve Cities Near The Hammocks
While this page is focused on The Hammocks, our crews regularly work in nearby communities including Acacia Villas, Alafaya, Altamonte Springs, and Altoona. If you’re in one of those areas and want the same level of code-compliant, HOA-ready impact window and door installation, you can reach us at the same number. For more about our full service area, visit our page on Impact Windows & Doors in The Hammocks.
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 - Impact Windows & Doors in The Hammocks
Yes. The Hammocks sits inside Miami-Dade’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which requires every replacement window and door to carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. Without a NOA, the permit won’t clear and the installation isn’t legal. We only install NOA-listed products, and we keep copies of the approvals with your file. Call (813) 320-9346 if you want to verify whether your existing windows carry NOAs before you start a project.
Because homes built between 1988 and 1993 often have a mix of original pre-Andrew windows and replacements installed under emergency permits after the storm. Many of those replacements were never verified for HVHZ compliance, and insurers reviewing policy files now flag any opening that doesn’t show a valid NOA. A wind mitigation inspection can document which openings are compliant and which need replacement. We run these inspections regularly for The Hammocks homeowners. Call (813) 320-9346 to schedule one.
The sliding glass door. It’s usually the largest opening, the one that leaks the most air, and the one homeowners use every day. Original sliders from that era have worn rollers, corroded tracks, and single-pane tempered glass with no impact rating. A replacement impact slider in The Hammocks runs $4,500-$8,500 installed for a standard 6-foot opening. Call (813) 320-9346 for an exact quote.
No. Builder warranties on homes from the late 1980s and 1990s have long since expired, and even if a portion was transferred, window replacement performed by a licensed contractor with permits does not void structural coverage. What can cause problem is unpermitted work or non-compliant products. We pull permits on every job and use only NOA-listed units, so your replacement strengthens the home’s standing with both the building department and your insurer. Call (813) 320-9346 to confirm compliance before you sign with anyone.
HOA covenants in The Hammocks require exterior window and door colors and frame styles to match approved community standards. That means you can’t always order whatever frame color you want without first clearing it with the architectural review board. We check HOA requirements before we order a single unit, which saves you from ordering windows that get denied and having to pay for the same job twice. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll walk you through what your specific HOA requires for your elevation.
Contact TruePane Windows & Doors in The Hammocks
If you’re living with fogged glass, oxidized frames, or an insurance renewal letter that has questions about your windows, call us. A live person answers (813) 320-9346. We’ll schedule a time to come out, measure every opening, quote your options on paper, and register the warranties in writing before we leave. Done right, the first time, with a company that plans on being in The Hammocks thirty years from now.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving The Hammocks since the community’s earliest homes were built.
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.