Separate permits
South Miami requires separate permits for exterior doors, windows, and shutters. If you are doing windows and a door, we file both.
Source: City of South Miami: Building General Info City of South Miami permits handled
Impact windows in South Miami, FL
41% of South Miami homes were built before 1960. We replace their windows with Miami-Dade NOA impact units and file the city's separate window permit with every document it asks for.
South Miami's homes are older than most: about 78% were built before 1990 and 41% before 1960, with a median of 1969.
The city issues separate permits for windows, exterior doors, and shutters. A window permit needs two copies of the NOA, two sketches of the house showing the openings being replaced, and two signed and sealed wind load calculations, though a generic table is accepted.
What changes for impact windows in South Miami
Two copies and two sketches
Window permits require two copies of the NOA and two sketches of the house showing the openings being replaced.
Source: City of South Miami: Submittal RequirementsSealed wind loads, generic table accepted
The city requires two signed and sealed wind load calculations, and it accepts a generic table with different scenarios.
Source: City of South Miami: Submittal RequirementsOlder homes
About 78% of South Miami's housing units were built before 1990, including 41% before 1960 (ACS 2020-2024).
Source: Census ACS 2020-2024: South Miami year builtLocal details verified October 2026. Rules change; we confirm current code and permit requirements on every quote.
What impact windows cost in South Miami
Impact windows run about $1,500 to $2,000 for an average-size window and $2,500 to $3,000 for a larger window, depending on brand and size. City of South Miami permit fees are separate and itemized on your quote.
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How it works
From quote to inspection in South Miami
STEP 1
Protect
Floors and furniture covered, and the work area sealed off.
STEP 2
Remove
Old units pulled and openings prepped clean.
STEP 3
Set and seal
New impact units set plumb, anchored, and sealed.
STEP 4
Inspect
County inspection scheduled, then paperwork handed to you.
Where we install in South Miami
- Sunset Drive downtown
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FAQ
Impact windows in South Miami: questions
Straight answers on permits, ratings, and timing for your city.
Call (954) 884-8224Do windows and a door need two permits in South Miami?
Yes. The city issues separate permits for exterior doors, windows, and shutters. We file each one.
Do I need custom engineering?
The city requires two signed and sealed wind load calculations, but it accepts a generic table with different scenarios. We supply it.
What do impact windows cost in South Miami?
About $1,500 to $2,000 per average-size window and $2,500 to $3,000 per larger window, depending on brand and size, plus the city's permit fee.
Impact windows for your South Miami home
Free measurement. Every South Miami permit filed for you.
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Tell us about your project and David's team will follow up, usually the same week, with honest pricing and a permit plan.
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