New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Miami pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Single & Double Hung Windows in Miami, FL
Single hung and double hung windows are the most common window styles in Miami homes, and for good reason. A single hung window has a fixed top sash and a bottom sash that slides up to open. A double hung window lets both sashes move, which means you can open the top, the bottom, or both at once. Hale Windows Miami installs and replaces both styles across Miami-Dade County, with written pricing before any work starts and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job. Call (786) 442-1123 for a free estimate, or read more about our Window Installation services.
If you live in an older Miami home, there’s a good chance you’re looking at single hung windows right now. Builders in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s put them in by the thousands from Kendall to North Miami Beach. They’re simple, they work, and when they stop working, the problems tend to be specific: a sash that won’t stay up, a rotted frame, fogged glass, or a crank mechanism that’s given up in the salt air. Double hung windows are the modern upgrade most homeowners choose when replacing, because they offer better ventilation and easier cleaning.
We’ll get into what these windows cost, what’s worth fixing versus replacing, and why who shows up at your door matters as much as what’s in the box.
Key Takeaways
- Single vs. double hung: single hung opens from the bottom only; double hung opens from top and bottom. Both install vertically and suit Miami’s traditional and ranch-style homes.
- Typical pricing in Miami: $380 to $890 per window installed for standard sizes, with impact-rated glass running higher.
- Impact ratings matter here: Miami-Dade County code requires impact-resistant or hurricane-protected windows in most residential replacement situations.
- We come to you first: before any quote, you get the name and photo of your technician by text or email, along with a background-check and identity verification guarantee.
- Every quote is written: the price we put on paper before the job is the price you pay. No verbal estimates, no surprise line items.
When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows
Some window failures are obvious. Others hide until your electricity bill climbs or water shows up on the sill after a storm. Here’s what we see most often in Miami, from Coral Way to Aventura:
- A sash that slides down on its own: the spiral or block-and-tackle balance that holds the sash up has worn out. This is the single most common single hung repair we do, and it’s usually fixable the same day.
- Fog between the glass panes: a broken seal lets humid Miami air into the insulated glass unit. The glass needs replacement, not the whole window, in most cases.
- Rot along the bottom sash or frame: Miami’s humidity and afternoon downpours take a toll on wood frames, especially on older homes in Coconut Grove and Shenandoah where original wood windows are common.
- Drafts you can feel around the frame: worn weatherstripping or a frame that’s shifted out of square lets cooled air escape. Your AC works harder, and the room still feels warm near the glass.
- Windows painted or caulked shut: common in rentals or quick flips. We see this a lot in Hialeah and Little Havana properties where a previous owner painted over operable joints.
- Upgrading for resale or storm protection: a lot of Miami sellers switch from single hung to impact-rated double hung before listing, because buyers ask about hurricane protection in the first walkthrough.
Our Single & Double Hung Windows Process
We don’t do assembly-line installation. Every job gets the same sequence, and you know who’s coming before the truck leaves our yard.
- You call (786) 442-1123. A live person answers, 24/7. No voicemail trees, no callback queues. We ask about your windows, your neighborhood, and what you’re seeing.
- You get your technician’s name and photo. Before the visit, we text or email you who’s coming, their photo, and their background-check status. That’s the Threshold Standard, and it’s non-negotiable on every appointment.
- The technician measures and inspects. On site, we measure the opening, check frame condition, look at the existing glass, and talk through your options in plain language.
- You get a written price before any work starts. Not a ballpark. Not a verbal “should be around.” A line-item written quote with the exact product, labor, and timeline.
- We install or repair. Your technician is background-checked, identity-verified, uniformed, and photo-badged. They clean the work area and walk you through what was done before leaving.
- The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies. If anything isn’t right within a full year, we come back and make it right. No argument, no fine print about what “right” means.
We work with professional-grade window lines including PGT, CGI, CWS, and ViewLux. That matters because Miami-Dade has some of the strictest building codes in the country, and not every window meets those codes. We match the product to your specific opening, exposure, and budget, instead of pushing one brand regardless of the job.
Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Miami
Here’s the honest range based on the jobs we’ve done across Miami in the past year. These are installed prices for standard, code-compliant windows in average openings. Your specific window may come in lower or higher depending on size, frame condition, access, and whether you choose impact-rated glass.
| Window Type | Typical Installed Price Per Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single hung, standard glass | $380 – $570 | Vinyl frame, non-impact, typical 36″ x 60″ opening |
| Double hung, standard glass | $450 – $720 | Vinyl frame, non-impact, both sashes operable |
| Single hung, impact-rated (PGT, CGI, or CWS) | $590 – $840 | Meets Miami-Dade HVHZ requirements for wind-borne debris |
| Double hung, impact-rated (PGT, CGI, or CWS) | $680 – $980 | Tempered or laminated glass per code |
| Glass-only replacement (seal failure) | $190 – $340 | When the frame is sound but the insulated glass unit is fogged |
| Balance or spring repair | $125 – $210 | Includes the replacement part and labor per window |
What moves the price:
- Impact rating: if you’re replacing windows in Miami-Dade County, building code typically requires impact-resistant products or shutters. Impact-rated glass adds $150 to $350 per window depending on the brand and glass package.
- Frame material: vinyl is the most common and the most affordable. Aluminum is common in mid-century Miami buildings. Wood costs more and requires more maintenance in our humidity, but some historic districts in Coral Gables require it.
- Size and accessibility: a standard bedroom window is one thing. A picture-window-sized double hung on a second floor, or a window with tight access from landscaping, costs more in labor.
- Frame condition: if the existing frame is rotted or out of square, we’ll quote the replacement including any necessary reframing, in writing, before we touch it.
- Brand: ViewLux, PGT, CGI, and CWS all make excellent impact-rated products. ViewLux tends to hit a sweet spot on price-to-performance for standard replacements. CGI and PGT have deeper hurricane-rated lines. We’ll quote the option that fits your opening and your budget.
Call (786) 442-1123 and we’ll give you a written quote specific to your windows. Estimates are free, and the price you see is the price you pay.
Single Hung vs. Double Hung: Which One Do You Need?
Most Miami homeowners replace single hung with single hung when the opening size and budget point that way. But double hung has advantages worth understanding.
A double hung window gives you airflow from the top and the bottom at the same time. That’s genuinely useful in Miami’s shoulder seasons – October to December, and March to May – when you can open the top sash to let hot air out while the bottom sash pulls cooler air in. Single hung windows can’t do that, so they’re slightly less efficient for ventilation. Double hung windows are also easier to clean: both sashes tilt inward, so you can reach the exterior glass from inside your home. On a second-story window, that means no ladder work.
Cost is the tradeoff. A double hung window runs about $80 to $150 more per window for the same size and glass package, because there’s more hardware involved. For a whole house with eight or ten windows, that’s real money. We’ll show you both prices in writing and let you decide.
Miami Weather, Salt Air, and Your Windows
Windows in Miami deal with more stress than windows in most of the rest of the country. Salt air from the Atlantic, UV exposure that’s fierce year-round, afternoon thunderstorms that hit like clockwork in summer, and hurricane winds that can exceed 150 mph in a major storm. That’s the environment we install into.
For homeowners within a few miles of the coast – Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbour – we recommend aluminum or impact-rated vinyl frames. Salt air corrodes untreated metal parts faster than people expect, and marine-grade hardware matters. For inland neighborhoods like Westchester, Doral, or Kendall, vinyl is often the better value with the same impact protection.
We also look at how the window sits relative to the roof line and any porch or carport cover. A west-facing window in Kendall takes direct afternoon sun for hours, and that’s a stronger case for low-E glass (a thin coating that blocks heat while letting light through) than a shaded window on the same house. Small decisions like that add up on a Miami summer electric bill.
Hurricane Code and Impact-Rated Windows
Miami-Dade County requires that any replacement window installed after certain dates be either impact-resistant or protected by an approved shutter system. In most residential replacement projects, homeowners choose impact-rated windows so they don’t have to deal with shutters.
Impact-rated windows use laminated glass, similar to a car windshield, bonded between layers. When debris hits, the glass cracks but holds together, preventing wind pressure from entering the home and lifting the roof. PGT and CGI both manufacture products tested to Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) standards. ViewLux and CWS also carry lines that meet these requirements.
We check your specific property’s code requirements during the quote process and show you products that meet or exceed what the county requires. We don’t install non-compliant windows in hurricane zones. It’s not worth the liability, and it’s not fair to the next person who owns your home.
Why Miami Homeowners Choose Hale Windows
We founded Hale Windows in 2009 as part of the Threshold Group family of home-service brands. Since then, we’ve done one thing: windows and doors. We’re not a general contractor who does windows on the side. We’re not a big-box installer sending out whoever’s next on the rotation. We’re an independently owned and operated Miami windows company, and we’re accountable to every homeowner we serve.
The thing that sets us apart, the thing people tell us they notice, is the Threshold Standard. Every technician we send to your home has been background-checked and identity-verified. They show up in uniform with a photo badge. And before they arrive, you get their name and photo sent to your phone. If someone shows up who doesn’t match the photo we sent, ask for ID. That’s not supposed to happen.
For older homeowners, for people who are home alone during the day, for parents with young kids, that’s not a marketing slogan. That’s the reason you choose one company over another.
Miami Neighborhoods We Serve
We install single and double hung windows across Miami-Dade County. You’ll see our trucks in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Kendall, Westchester, Doral, Hialeah, Miami Springs, Little Havana, Wynwood, Edgewater, Brickell, Key Biscayne, North Miami, Aventura, and Surfside.
Every neighborhood has its own window challenges. In Coral Gables, historic design districts limit frame colors and materials. In Key Biscayne and Miami Beach, salt air and hurricane exposure push us toward impact-rated aluminum or marine-grade vinyl. In Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay, we see a lot of 1980s and 90s single hung windows with tired balances and fogged glass. We know these neighborhoods, and we quote accordingly.
FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows
How much does it cost to replace a single hung window in Miami?
Single hung window replacement in Miami typically costs $380 to $840 per window installed, depending on size and whether you require impact-rated glass. Double hung windows run $450 to $980. Repair work like balances and glass replacement typically falls between $125 and $340. For an exact quote on your windows, call (786) 442-1123 and we’ll put it in writing, free.
Can you come today to fix a window that won’t stay open?
In most cases, yes. We keep balances, springs, and common hardware on our service trucks, and we serve the entire Miami metro daily. If we’re in your area, a same-day appointment is often possible. Call (786) 442-1123 and we’ll tell you straight what we can do.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a single hung window?
Repair is cheaper when the frame is sound and the problem is isolated to a part like a balance or a glass unit. A balance replacement runs $125 to $210 per window. Glass replacement runs $190 to $340. When the frame is rotted or the window is more than 25 years old, replacement usually makes more financial sense because you gain energy efficiency and impact protection.
Do I need impact-rated windows in Miami?
Yes, in most cases. Miami-Dade County building code requires that replacement windows be impact-resistant or protected by an approved shutter system. For most homeowners, impact-rated windows are the better choice because they provide permanent protection without the hassle of shutters. We’ll confirm what your specific property requires during your free quote.
Do you install windows in high-rise condos in Miami?
We handle window replacement in many Miami high-rise and mid-rise condominium buildings, subject to building association requirements. Our technicians carry standard licensing and insurance, and we work with property managers to meet building entry and scheduling requirements. Call (786) 442-1123 with your building’s name and we’ll discuss the details.
If you’re weighing repair against replacement, the fastest way to get clarity is a 15-minute phone call. We’ll answer your questions straight, and if you want someone to look at the window in person, we’ll set that up and send you the technician’s name and photo before they arrive. Call (786) 442-1123 now.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Miami, serving Miami.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Miami
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.