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Most window and door work in Sunset runs $800 – $4,200 per opening depending on whether it’s a standard replacement or full impact-rated installation, with whole-home projects on 1960s – 1980s CBS homes typically ranging from $12,000 to $38,000. We’re Lightwell Windows & Doors, and we handle the specific headaches that come with Sunset’s unincorporated Miami-Dade location: the strictest hurricane-impact product approvals in the country, mixed-era housing stock with original jalousie windows still in place, and building department requirements that can turn a partial replacement into a whole-home compliance job once a permit is pulled. Call (562) 478-8017 to schedule your free estimate.
Why Sunset Homes Are Different
Sunset sits in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, which enforces the most stringent hurricane-impact window and door product approvals in the United States. Every replacement unit must carry a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA), a standard stricter than neighboring Broward County and most of Florida. This isn’t paperwork for paperwork’s sake; the concentrated stock of 1960s – 1980s CBS ranch homes here still holds thousands of original single-pane aluminum or jalousie windows that provide virtually no storm protection and are entirely out of compliance with current code.
Positioned at the western fringe of Miami-Dade with the Everglades just a few miles west, Sunset experiences some of the highest sustained humidity in the county. That moisture accelerates oxidation and seal failure on aluminum frames and insulating glass units faster than you’d see in coastal cities with prevailing sea breezes. Combined with direct Atlantic hurricane exposure funneled through flat terrain, this makes NOA-rated impact glazing both a code mandate and a practical necessity, not an upsell.
Contractors working the Sunset/Kendall corridor regularly find older homes with mixed opening types: impact-rated units on the front elevation installed after a prior storm, but original jalousie or single-pane sliders still on the rear and sides. Miami-Dade’s building department requires the entire dwelling to be brought into compliance when a permit is pulled, so what looks like a partial job often becomes a whole-home replacement. We plan for this from the first walkthrough so you’re not surprised mid-project.
Our Main Sunset Services
These are the three services Sunset homeowners call us about most. Each has its own dedicated Sunset page with detailed pricing, brand options, and permit guidance.
Window Replacement in Sunset
Window replacement in Sunset means pulling out original single-pane aluminum or jalousie units and installing NOA-approved impact-rated windows that meet Miami-Dade’s current Large Missile Impact Test requirements. We see a lot of 1970s CBS ranch homes with louvered jalousie windows in Florida rooms and secondary bedrooms; these cannot be retrofitted and must be fully replaced to obtain a permit. Our crew works with shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit, and we use pet-safe sealants where there’s a choice. Window Replacement in Sunset
Window Installation in Sunset
New window installation in Sunset typically involves additions, converted garages, or new construction where the opening needs to be cut and framed to Miami-Dade wind-load specifications. Because Sunset’s humidity is higher than coastal areas, we pay particular attention to flashing details and drainage paths that prevent moisture accumulation in the CBS block walls common here. We explain the price before any work starts, every time, with a written quote you can review. Window Installation in Sunset
Door Installation in Sunset
Door installation in Sunset covers entry doors, patio doors, and sliding glass doors, all of which must carry a current NOA for Miami-Dade County. Many homes in this corridor have original aluminum sliding doors with corroded tracks and failed weatherstripping; replacing them with impact-rated units improves both storm protection and daily energy performance. Our technicians follow C.A.R.E. values on every visit: Clean up like it’s our own home, Ask before we move anything, Respect your time and quiet hours, Explain the price before the work. Door Installation in Sunset
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.
Brands We Service in Sunset
We carry eight manufacturer brands so the recommendation fits your home, not our preferred vendor. In Sunset, we most often specify PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows for impact-rated projects, with stock held locally for faster turnaround on standard sizes. See our brands for the full lineup.
Pricing for Window Company in Sunset, FL
| Service | Typical range in Sunset |
|---|---|
| Standard vinyl window replacement (per opening) | $800 – $1,400 |
| Impact-rated vinyl window replacement (per opening) | $1,200 – $2,200 |
| Impact-rated aluminum window replacement (per opening) | $1,600 – $2,800 |
| Jalousie-to-fixed impact window conversion (per opening) | $1,400 – $2,400 |
| Large picture window replacement (per opening) | $2,200 – $4,200 |
| Standard entry door replacement | $1,800 – $3,200 |
| Impact-rated entry door with sidelight | $3,200 – $5,500 |
| Sliding glass door replacement (standard 6 ft) | $2,400 – $4,000 |
| Sliding glass door replacement (8 ft) | $3,200 – $5,200 |
| Whole-home window replacement (10 – 15 openings) | $12,000 – $24,000 |
| Whole-home window replacement (15 – 25 openings) | $22,000 – $38,000 |
What pushes price up in Sunset: bringing a partially updated home into full compliance when Miami-Dade requires replacement of all non-impact openings, and the additional structural reinforcement some 1960s – 1970s CBS homes need for proper anchoring of modern impact frames. We give you a written price before any work starts, with no-hassle upfront pricing as our standing rule, so the number you agree to is the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sunset
We work throughout the Sunset corridor and adjacent unincorporated Miami-Dade areas, with crews dispatched from our South Florida office. Most Sunset neighborhoods are within our standard service radius with no additional trip charges.
- Sunset Park
- Sunset Lakes
- Kendall West (Sunset-adjacent)
- Country Walk
- Three Lakes
Service Area – Cities Near Sunset
Our crews serve the full Miami-Dade and southern Broward corridor, including Miami, FL, Hialeah, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Pembroke Pines, FL. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Miami office, with local teams assigned to Sunset jobs for familiarity with Miami-Dade’s specific permit and inspection requirements.
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 Window Company in Sunset
We typically schedule free estimates within 2 – 3 business days for Sunset homeowners, with project start dates depending on permit timing and product availability. A live person answers our phone 24/7, so you can call (562) 478-8017 anytime to check status or ask questions.
Yes, we handle all Miami-Dade County permitting for window and door replacement in unincorporated Sunset. Because Miami-Dade’s building department may require whole-home compliance once a permit is pulled, we verify your home’s current status during the estimate so you know exactly what the permit will cover before we file.
Many Sunset-area communities have HOA architectural review requirements. We provide product cut sheets, NOA documentation, and finish samples as part of our standard proposal package, so you have everything needed for HOA submission before work begins. Call (562) 478-8017 and we’ll walk through what’s required for your specific community.
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
"They replaced a big foggy picture window. Careful with the furniture, laid down protection, and left no mess at all. Calm and respectful crew, and the view is clear again."
- Teresa Okafor"Replaced six windows. The crew laid runners through the house and vacuumed each room as they finished. With a crawling baby, that no mess thing meant a lot. Windows are gorgeous."
- Rosalind Kemp"Lovely windows and a tidy install. One window came in a couple weeks late from the factory, so that opening finished after the others. They kept me posted and the rest was spotless."
- Mia Donnelly