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Window and door work in The Hammocks comes with one hard rule: every exterior opening has to carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. That’s not a suggestion. It’s the inspection standard, and it’s stricter than anywhere else in Florida. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we’ve spent years working through the specific permitting and product-approval maze that The Hammocks requires. If you’re replacing windows, upgrading to impact glass, or swapping an exterior door near Hammocks Boulevard or anywhere in the 33196 zip code, call Tom Barrett and his sons at (877) 610-1318. We’ll walk your property, check what you have, and give you a written scope before a single nail moves.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is The Hammocks’s Preferred Windows & Doors Company
We’re not a franchise. Tom Barrett put his name on the truck in 1998, and his sons run the crews that show up in The Hammocks. When you hire us for Windows & Doors, you get background-checked, uniformed crew members who carry the Barrett & Sons name, not strangers pulled from a labor pool. Our reputation in The Hammocks is built on inspections passed the first time, because we already know what the Miami-Dade inspector will flag before he gets out of his car.
The Hammocks homeowners we work with tend to be people who’ve already been through one bad contractor experience. They call us because we publish Tom’s name, address, and license number, and because someone answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That matters when you’re three days into a window replacement and a question comes up. You won’t get an out-of-state call center. You’ll get a live person.
We also carry the 90-Day Done Right Promise on every job, written into the contract. If the work isn’t done right, Tom comes back. One call.
Our Windows & Doors Services in The Hammocks
Window Installation
New window installation in The Hammocks means working within the Miami-Dade HVHZ code from the first measurement. We handle retrofit and full tear-out installations, and we always check the rough opening condition before quoting. Many original windows in this area sit in rotted wood bucks with corroded fasteners, and slapping a new frame over that is a guaranteed future leak. We price the repair of the opening into the written scope, so there’s no surprise change order on install day.
Door Installation
Exterior doors in The Hammocks take a beating from afternoon thunderstorms and relentless humidity. We install front entry doors, side doors, and garage entry doors, all with products that carry the proper Miami-Dade NOA. If your current door sticks, rubs, or shows daylight around the frame, that’s often a sign of slab settling on the oolitic limestone under this community, not just a hinge problem. We address the opening, not just the door.
Window Replacement
Window replacement in The Hammocks typically runs between $4,500 and $15,000 depending on the number of openings and whether you’re staying with standard insulated glass or stepping up to impact-rated. We replace builder-grade aluminum single-pane windows from the late 80s and 90s all the time. Those original frames were not designed for the wind loads Miami-Dade now requires, and they leak air and water in ways you can feel standing next to them on a humid August afternoon.
Impact Windows & Doors
Impact windows and doors are the single best upgrade you can make to a home in The Hammocks. They protect against hurricane-force wind, they cut the insurance conversation in half, and they quiet the neighborhood noise from Hammocks Boulevard traffic. We install impact-rated windows, sliding glass doors, and French doors, all with stainless steel fasteners and proper sealant per the manufacturer’s NOA. A full impact window installation in The Hammocks runs $8,000 to $25,000 depending on opening count and glass package.
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 carry and install premium brands you can look up yourself, including Andersen and Marvin windows, plus GAF underlayment and flashing materials where roof-to-wall transitions matter on window and door replacements. We do not stock mystery brands off the back of a van. When a The Hammocks customer needs replacement hardware or a matching sash twenty years from now, we want the manufacturer still in business and the part still available. We also keep common local parts on hand for fast turnaround on repair calls and change orders.
Common Windows & Doors Problems We See in The Hammocks Homes
- Water intrusion around window frames. The original stucco reveals on many pre-Andrew homes in The Hammocks were cut too shallow, and the flashing details were minimal. Water gets behind the stucco, rots the wood buck, and the first sign is usually peeling paint or a musty smell near the window seat.
- Failed inspections from non-Miami-Dade NOA products. We routinely meet homeowners who hired a Broward or Palm Beach contractor, only to watch the inspector red-tag the job because the windows were legal in Florida but not on Miami-Dade’s approved list. That’s an expensive mistake, and it’s the reason we only install products with the right NOA from day one.
- Corroded fasteners and loose frames. The near-surface water table in The Hammocks, combined with high humidity, eats standard steel fasteners. We’ve pulled original window frames off CBS homes and watched the screws crumble. Loose frames and air leaks are the result. We use stainless steel fasteners on every exterior opening.
- DOA windows on older townhomes. The two-story townhome sections of The Hammocks built in the late 80s often have original aluminum single-pane windows that are now fogged, pitted, or simply not square anymore. Replacement requires careful measurement because those openings have shifted over 30 years of slab settlement.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in The Hammocks, FL
Here’s what we tell homeowners in The Hammocks before we ever send a quote:
| Service | Typical Range in The Hammocks |
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| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 - $25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 - $15,000 |
Impact window installation runs higher because the glass package itself carries the Miami-Dade NOA rating, and the fasteners, sealants, and installation details are all specified products. Window replacement with standard insulated glass sits on the lower end. What moves your number within these ranges: the number of openings, the size of the glass, whether you need new stucco work around the frames, and whether we’re repairing rotted rough openings. Every quote comes as a written line-item scope, and any change during the job arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and we’ll walk the property with you.
We Also Serve Cities Near The Hammocks
Our crews regularly handle Windows & Doors in The Hammocks and the surrounding communities. If you’re in Country Walk, The Crossings, Three Lakes, or Kendall West, the same team can cover your job with the same written-scope process and Miami-Dade product compliance. The Hammocks is our home turf for this corner of southwest Miami-Dade, and we treat every nearby neighborhood with the same care.
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 - Windows & Doors in The Hammocks
No. Miami-Dade code does not require every window replacement to be hurricane impact rated. What it requires is that any exterior opening you touch be brought into compliance with current HVHZ wind-load standards, which can often be met with standard insulated glass in a properly anchored frame. However, many homeowners in The Hammocks choose impact glass anyway for insurance savings and storm protection. We’ll show you both options in writing, with the price difference spelled out before you commit. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll break it down for your specific home.
Generally no, replacing windows early will not void the structural warranty on the rest of the house. Builder warranties in Florida are typically separated by system: roofing, windows, mechanical, structural. Replacing windows under one system does not cancel the structural coverage. However, if the new window installation is done improperly and causes water damage, the builder may deny a related claim on the affected wall. That’s exactly why we pull permits and install to Miami-Dade NOA specifications, with inspection sign-off on every eligible job. You keep the rest of your warranty intact because the work is done to code.
The NOA governs the product’s structural and wind performance, not its appearance. Your HOA can still restrict frame color, grid style, and even glass tint through its architectural review committee. What the NOA affects is which product lines you can choose from in the first place. If a window meets Miami-Dade NOA standards but your HOA wants a different frame color, we can usually order the same product line in an approved finish. The friction happens when a homeowner picks a window for looks and then finds out it isn’t NOA-approved, and the HOA’s approved list was written around a specific manufacturer. We help you sort both layers before you sign.
The most common failure is water intrusion through the original flashing and rotted wood bucks. Homes in The Hammocks built before Hurricane Andrew were framed with wood buck openings set into CBS walls. The original flashing was minimal, the stucco reveals were shallow, and 30 years of South Florida humidity and afternoon downpours rot the wood and corrode the fasteners. You’ll see peeling paint, soft drywall below the window, or a musty odor before you ever see an actual leak. When we open those walls, the wood buck is often completely gone.
Potentially yes, but it requires a written change order and possibly an amended permit. In Miami-Dade, switching from standard to impact windows changes the product approval file and sometimes the structural load path, which can trigger a permit revision. We don’t guess at this. If you want to upgrade mid-project, we issue the change order in writing with the new price, we file the amendment if the building department requires it, and we don’t start cutting anything until the paperwork is right. That’s how we keep you from failing an inspection at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through your options.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving The Hammocks since 1998 from our Miami office, with crews on-site in The Hammocks every week.