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ES Windows Windows & Doors in Kendall, FL | Sightline Windows & Doors Kendall
Window Replacement in Kendall for ES Windows service typically runs $180-$420 for component repairs and $850-$2,400 per opening for full-frame replacement of impact-rated units, with most measured surveys scheduled within 48 hours. What separates our work here from generic window service is the Miami-Dade HVHZ permitting layer: every ES Windows product we specify carries a current Notice of Acceptance, and our written quote includes the exact NOA number the inspector will verify. Call (786) 321-3319 to schedule your free measured survey.
We’re an independent Kendall-based team that works on ES Windows units every week, not the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. Our installers know the ES Windows NOA-listed product families by sight and by installation manual, which matters when every Miami-Dade permit inspection hinges on the exact unit and approval number matching the approved product list.
Why Kendall Residents Choose Us for ES Windows Service
Sonia Raman grew up in Miami, trained in building construction technology at Miami Dade College, and spent the better part of two decades in the field before founding Sightline under the Haven Standard in 2012. Her crew has been measuring and setting frames in Kendall for years - most recently finishing a full impact-window retrofit on a block of townhomes near Dadeland Mall. Sonia insists on a dry-fit before any sealant touches glass, a habit that has saved more than a few jobs from a costly redo.
We carry genuine ES Windows replacement parts and NOA-listed compatible hardware for the units that are now discontinued. Because we document every opening with photos the customer keeps, there’s no argument later about what was there or what we promised. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival - Haven Clause 3, Verified Crews. The phone rings to a live person, 24/7, not a callback queue.
Measure once, document it, then cut. That’s how we work on every ES Windows job across Kendall.
Common ES Windows Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Kendall

- Hardened, cracked glazing gaskets on first-generation post-Andrew units. The mid-1990s ES Windows impact installs that went into Kendall’s CBS ranch homes after Hurricane Andrew are now 25-30 years old. The glazing gaskets have turned brittle and the perimeter sealant has failed, letting wind-driven rain into the rough opening during Kendall’s routine afternoon thunderstorms. We replace the gasket assembly and reseal to the NOA-specified detail.
- Sill pan rot and track corrosion on aluminum-track sliders. ES Windows horizontal roller and 3-panel sliding glass door series on CBS homes develop this from standing water and subtropical humidity. The door gets hard to slide. Worse, the anchor points weaken. On a 1988 CBS ranch off Killian Drive, our crew pulled a set of mid-1990s ES Windows horizontal rollers with rotted sill pans from years of standing water at the door threshold. We set new sill pans with proper drainage before inspection. The homeowners passed Miami-Dade inspection on the first visit.
- Roller and sash balance failures causing panel drag or track jump. After 15+ years of Kendall’s heat and humidity cycles, ES Windows horizontal rollers lose their smooth travel even though the impact glass itself is still intact. We source OEM or NOA-listed compatible roller assemblies and rebalance the sash so the panel clears the track without the old drag.
- Insulating glass seal failure (fogging) on west-facing walls. Older ES Windows IG units in Kendall homes with afternoon sun exposure show this first. It’s cosmetic until it isn’t - the seal breach means the unit is near end of service life and the thermal performance has dropped. We tell owners plainly whether glass-only replacement is viable or if the full panel needs replacement to maintain the HVHZ rating.
- NOA mismatch at permit inspection. This isn’t a product failure; it’s a contractor failure. Miami-Dade inspectors specifically check that the installed ES Windows unit’s NOA number matches the approved product list. A Florida Product Approved window that lacks the specific Miami-Dade NOA will fail inspection every time. We verify the NOA before we quote, not after we install.
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Kendall sits inside Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, where Kendall Impact Windows & Doors must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance - the strictest product certification in the U.S., going beyond standard Florida statewide approval. Hurricane Andrew made a near-direct hit on Kendall’s suburban neighborhoods in August 1992, which means a massive share of the local housing stock had its windows and doors replaced in the mid-to-late 1990s. That first generation of post-Andrew impact-rated units is now 25-30 years old and entering a replacement wave that is specific to this southern Miami-Dade corridor.
Here’s what this means if you own ES Windows in Kendall. Your 1997 impact slider might still look fine from the living room, but the IG seal is likely failing, the sill pan is rotting from humidity and standing water, and the NOA that governed its original installation has probably been superseded by a newer ES Windows certification. When we measure your opening, we check three things: the rough opening condition, the current ES Windows NOA that applies, and whether your insurance carrier’s wind mitigation inspection will credit the unit. Most of Miami-Dade isn’t seeing this concentrated replacement cycle yet. Kendall is, because Andrew clipped these subdivisions in a way that triggered a synchronized rebuild.
ES Windows Models & Products We Service in Kendall

We work on the full ES Windows product range that appears in Kendall homes: hurricane impact single-hung and double-hung vinyl window series; horizontal roller and 3-panel sliding glass door series; impact entry and French door lines; and fixed/picture and awning window units used in Kendall additions and enclosures.
Our parts approach is straightforward. We source genuine ES Windows replacement parts when they’re still available. When OEM is discontinued - common on the mid-1990s units - we use NOA-listed compatible hardware, gaskets, and sill pans so the assembly still meets approved-product requirements. We stock the most common ES Windows roller assemblies, sash balances, and glazing gaskets locally for faster turnaround on Kendall jobs. For full-frame replacement, we specify from the current ES Windows HVHZ-listed impact line and include the NOA number in your written quote.
ES Windows sales & service across our full product range is documented the same way: measured survey you keep, written scope, photo record, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped on every job.
ES Windows Service Pricing in Kendall
| Service Type | Price Range in Kendall |
|---|---|
| Component repair (roller, gasket, balance) | $180 - $420 |
| Glass-only replacement (IG unit, impact-rated) | $340 - $780 |
| Full-frame replacement, single-hung/double-hung | $850 - $1,650 |
| Full-frame replacement, sliding glass door | $1,400 - $2,400 |
| Measured survey and written estimate | Free |
What drives the cost: the unit size, whether the existing frame is salvageable, the NOA-listed product tier required, and the sill condition we find when we pull the trim. Every estimate includes the measured survey you keep, the written scope with line-item pricing, and the exact ES Windows NOA number we’ll be installing. The quote cannot differ from the survey document - Haven Clause 1. Call (786) 321-3319 for your free measured survey and written price.
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 - ES Windows Windows & Doors in Kendall
No. The original NOA under which they were installed has been superseded, and the units themselves are near or past their rated service life. The frame may still be structurally sound, but the glazing gasket, IG seal, and sill pan are likely compromised. We verify the current ES Windows NOA that applies to your opening and quote replacement that passes inspection. Call (786) 321-3319 for a free measured survey.
Sometimes glass-only is possible if the frame, sash, and hardware are in good condition and the current ES Windows IG unit is still NOA-listed. Often, especially on 1990s units, the sash frame has degraded or the original IG configuration is discontinued, so full panel replacement is the only HVHZ-compliant path. We tell you which after we inspect. Call (786) 321-3319 for a free estimate.
Yes. Miami-Dade Building Department requires a licensed contractor to pull a permit and pass inspection for virtually any window or door swap - there is no homeowner-pull loophole. Inspectors check that the installed unit’s NOA number matches the approved product list. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and include both in your written scope. Call (786) 321-3319 to schedule.
Hurricane Andrew triggered a synchronized rebuild in Kendall’s subdivisions during the mid-to-late 1990s. Those ES Windows impact units were installed on the same timeline and are now aging out together. Most of Miami-Dade is not seeing this concentrated replacement cycle yet. Kendall is. We can tell you whether your unit is worth component repair or if full replacement is the better spend.
No. In the HVHZ, Florida Product Approval alone is insufficient. The product must carry the specific Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or it will fail inspection every time. We verify the NOA before quoting and include the number in your written scope. This is non-negotiable for permitted work in Kendall. Call (786) 321-3319 for a compliant specification.
Service Areas Near Kendall

We work ES Windows units across the southern Miami-Dade corridor. Kendall service area covers the full stretch from Dadeland Mall west to the Turnpike, including the Killian Drive and Kendall Drive corridors. We also run regular ES Windows calls in ES Windows service in The Crossings and ES Windows service in Pinecrest, plus Palmetto Estates, Three Lakes, and Glenvar Heights. The same Haven Standard applies: written price before work, documented photo record after, 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job.
Book Your ES Windows Service in Kendall Today
Call (786) 321-3319 to schedule your free measured survey. We’ll document your existing ES Windows units, check the NOA status, and hand you a written price before any work starts. Live person answers, 24/7.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Kendall, serving Kendall since 2012.










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