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Opa-locka, Miami-Dade County

Impact windows and doors in Opa-locka

With about 16,500 people, Opa-locka has 38.1% of its area in a high-risk flood zone on county GIS maps. The city wants two floor plans showing each opening's approval number and wind-load pressure, with sealed calcs; our impact windows average $800–$1,800 installed.

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Opa-locka at a glance

Opa-locka at a glance

Opa-locka homes

We know Opa-locka homes

Opa-locka incorporated on May 14, 1926, and covers about 4.3 square miles.

The 137 original plats cover about 285 acres and are mostly zone X.

We serve Miami-Dade homes from our Fort Lauderdale office, about 30–45 minutes away. Crews in Miami-Dade every week, written quote in 24–48 hours.

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Five plat groups

Where Opa-locka homes differ

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Permits, four layers

Permit steps for an Opa-locka home

Opa-locka's checklist wants two plans and sealed calcs.

  1. 1

    Two floor plans

    Two floor plans show each opening's location, size, product approval number, and wind-load pressure.

    City of Opa-locka · Windows and doors checklist
  2. 2

    Sealed calculations

    Wind calcs are sealed by an engineer.

    City of Opa-locka · Windows and doors checklist
  3. 3

    Shutter rule

    Non-impact replacements need a shutter permit as well.

    City of Opa-locka · Windows and doors checklist
  4. 4

    City sign-off

    Building and Licensing at 780 Fisherman Street handles the permit through inspection approval.

    City of Opa-locka · Building and Licenses

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Before you sign

Choosing a Opa-locka impact window company

Ask whether they provide two plans with pressures on each opening.

  • State license

    CGC-1533058 is on our Opa-locka applications.

  • Two plans

    Sizes, approvals, and pressures on both copies.

  • Lifetime labor, original owner

    The lifetime labor warranty covers you, the original owner. It doesn't pass to a new owner if you sell.

  • Insurance on file

    Opa-locka owners can see our certificates before signing.

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Storm history and Opa-locka glass

The Opa-locka ASOS station logged 64 mph sustained and an 85 mph gust during Irma.

Nile Gardens is 67.5% zone AH and Income Gardens 59.8% AE.

Windows and doors for Opa-locka homes

Single-family houses, many on the original plats.

In the HVHZ, our hinged impact doors (French and entry doors) swing out. Sliding glass doors and garage doors don't swing.

Opa-locka housing stock

Opa-locka residential parcels: 2,935. Opa-locka mix: 2,145 single-family, 261 condo units, 287 townhouses and 242 small multifamily.

Opa-locka median build year: 1955. Opa-locka pre-1992 share: 85%. Opa-locka 2002-and-later share: 14%.

Installed estimates

Prices by size and door type

Impact windows by size

Average installed impact window price by size
WindowSizeAverage installed
Single-hung37 by 63 inchabout $1,100
Horizontal roller53 by 50 inchabout $1,250
Fixed (picture)37 by 50 inchabout $900
Casement37 by 50 inchabout $1,300

Impact doors

Typical installed impact door prices
DoorTypical installed
Single French door$2,800–$4,000
Double French door$3,800–$7,000
Sliding glass door, 2 panels$2,500–$3,500
Each extra slider panelabout $600–$800
Fiberglass entry door$2,200–$5,500
Solid garage door$2,800–$4,200

Installed estimates that vary with size, glass, and options. HVHZ products and testing make Opa-locka jobs cost more than outside the HVHZ. Every home gets its own written quote.

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Grants and insurance

My Safe Florida Home and your wind-mitigation form

If you qualify for My Safe Florida Home, the state pays $2 for every $1 you pay, up to $10,000, after the program's free wind-mitigation visit (Fla. Stat. §215.5586). How the program works.

Impact windows and doors count as opening protection, Question 9 on the state's wind-mitigation form, OIR-B1-1802. A licensed inspector fills it out after the work, and your insurer sets the discount.

Questions

Opa-locka impact window questions

How many floor plans does Opa-locka want?

Two, showing each opening's location, size, approval number, and pressure.

Are calcs sealed?

Yes, by an engineer.

Do non-impact units need more?

A shutter permit as well.

What did Irma bring?

64 mph sustained and an 85 mph gust at the Opa-locka ASOS, per NWS Miami.

How much of Opa-locka is a flood zone?

38.1% on the county map.

Are Opa-locka hurricane windows different from Opa-locka impact glass?

No — Opa-locka homeowners in Curtiss plats and Nile Gardens use both Opa-locka terms for 175 mph Opa-locka HVHZ units. Every Opa-locka opening permitted via Opa-locka's City permit filing for Curtiss plats, Nile Gardens, and Magnolia Gardens carries Opa-locka-accepted HVHZ approvals.

Ballpark for one Opa-locka impact window?

A 37×63 Opa-locka single-hung averages $1,100 once fitted in a Opa-locka wall. Across Opa-locka streets in Curtiss plats, Nile Gardens, and Magnolia Gardens, your Opa-locka total reflects Opa-locka frame color, Curtiss plats glass spec, and Opa-locka pressures filed with Opa-locka's Building and Licensing, 780 Fisherman St via Opa-locka's City permit filing.

How soon after measuring do I get my Opa-locka number?

Usually 24–48 hours after measuring every Opa-locka opening in your Opa-locka house. Each Opa-locka proposal itemizes Curtiss plats, Nile Gardens, and Magnolia Gardens opening sizes, Opa-locka sealed calculations numbers, and Opa-locka's Building and Licensing, 780 Fisherman St fees in Opa-locka's City permit filing.

How many weeks do Opa-locka orders and Curtiss plats installs take?

Manufacturing Opa-locka 175 mph HVHZ units for Curtiss plats and Nile Gardens homes takes 4–8 Opa-locka weeks while Opa-locka's Building and Licensing, 780 Fisherman St reviews your Opa-locka two floor plans in Opa-locka's City permit filing. Our Opa-locka crew finishes most Curtiss plats, Nile Gardens, and Magnolia Gardens installs in 1–3 Opa-locka days before Opa-locka's shutter rule and inspection approval.

When does Opa-locka require the notice?

State law requires a notice of commencement over $5,000.

How do Opa-locka hinged doors open?

In the HVHZ, our hinged impact doors (French and entry doors) swing out. Sliding glass doors and garage doors don't swing.

Opa-locka home sold: warranty status?

The lifetime labor warranty covers you, the original owner. It doesn't pass to a new owner if you sell.

Official sources

Look it up yourself

Our licenses, the product approvals, and the city's permit office are all public.

The fine print

The rules

Wind and missile rules

All of Miami-Dade is in the HVHZ, with 175 mph design wind for a Risk Category II home.

  • Up to 30 feet: the large-missile test of TAS 201 and TAS 203, a 9-pound 2x4 fired at 50 feet per second, then cyclic pressure.
  • Above 30 feet: the small-missile test, 2-gram steel balls at 130 feet per second.
  • Operable windows and doors are also tested to TAS 202 for pressure and water (FBC 2411.3.2.1), and each unit needs a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or Florida approval covering its size and pressure. Permits applied for after December 31, 2026 fall under the 9th Edition (2026) Florida Building Code.

Sources: FBC 2023 §1620 (HVHZ wind loads) · FBC 2023 §1626 (HVHZ impact tests, TAS 201 and 203) · FBC 2023 §2411.3 (HVHZ windows and doors, TAS 202) · Miami-Dade RER · Product Approval

Opa-locka associations, recording, and flood maps.

Condos and HOAsMostly houses

  • Specs come from Opa-locka condo boards (§718.113(5)).

  • Code units win over Opa-locka HOAs (§720.3035(6)).

Sources: Florida Statutes §718.113 · Florida Statutes §720.3035

PaperworkNotice of commencement

  • Notices of commencement for Opa-locka jobs start at $5,000.

  • Recording and the Opa-locka posted copy are ours.

Sources: Florida Statutes §713.13 (notice of commencement) · Florida Statutes §713.135

FEMA flood mapPonding in the outer plats

  • Opa-locka has 38.1% in high-risk zones on county GIS.

  • The original Curtiss plats are mostly zone X; Nile Gardens and Income Gardens are the wetter ones.

  • In flood zones, if your permitted improvements reach 50% of the home's value, the house must meet current flood elevation rules. A window job alone rarely gets there.

Source: Miami-Dade County GIS · FEMA flood zones by municipality

The 175 mph HVHZ rules, NOA checks, and permits for all 34 Miami-Dade cities are compared on Miami-Dade County impact windows.

Estimates

The Real Cost

Calculate what this project will really cost you, and your return on investment.

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Average installed price, estimate, for these common sizes. Other sizes and types are quoted after a free in-home measure. The project cost below fills in from your picks; change it if you have a quote.

Your numbers

The wind or hurricane part of your homeowners premium, shown on your declarations page.

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As low as 8.99% APR for 20 years.

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Estimate only. Assumes 10% of your windstorm premium. Your insurer's Notice of Premium Discounts shows your actual credits.

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Estimate. Assumes 12% of the monthly bill, ENERGY STAR's Southern-zone average for replacing single-pane windows with ENERGY STAR certified ones (about 8% from double-pane).

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Project cost divided by yearly insurance and electric savings.

Estimates only. The insurance and electric percentages are assumptions, not quotes. Actual savings depend on the insurer, the home, and usage. Not a guarantee. Financing is subject to credit approval.

How it works

From measure to walk-through

  1. Estimate

    We come to the house and measure for free. The quote is usually back within 24–48 hours.

  2. Sign the contract

    Nothing's agreed until you sign a written contract.

  3. Measurements

    We measure each Opa-locka opening and calculate its pressure.

  4. Permit

    We file two plans and sealed calcs at 780 Fisherman Street.

  5. Ordering materials

    Windows and doors get ordered to those measurements.

  6. Installation

    A licensed crew installs them, then walks the job with you.

  7. Final sign-off

    At the final, Opa-locka's inspector enters inspection approval.

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Financing

Pay over time

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Months

No interest if paid in full

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Years

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