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Surfside, Miami-Dade County

Impact windows and doors in Surfside

Surfside, a town of about 5,700 people, sits 81.8% inside FEMA's riskiest flood mapping per county GIS. Its Ordinance 2018-1688 makes new development within view of the beach use glass tinted to 45% visible transmittance or less, and our impact windows average $800–$1,800 installed.

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Surfside at a glance

Surfside at a glance

Surfside homes

We know Surfside homes

Surfside incorporated on May 18, 1935, and has 0.56 square miles of land.

Surfside's Altos del Mar plats, about 203 acres, are 86% zone AE.

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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Three plat groups

Where Surfside homes differ

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Permits, four layers

Permit steps for a Surfside home

Surfside's window sheet lets small homes use the county wind table.

  1. 1

    Two copies of approvals

    Two copies of the approval for each window, door, and mullion go in.

    Town of Surfside · Windows and doors replacement
  2. 2

    Wind table or calcs

    At 30 feet or less, the county wind-load table may apply; otherwise sealed site-specific calcs are needed.

    Town of Surfside · Windows and doors replacement
  3. 3

    Customer Self Service

    We file through the town's Customer Self Service portal.

    Town of Surfside · Customer Self Service
  4. 4

    Town sign-off

    Inspection approval in Surfside follows the final.

    Town of Surfside · Windows and doors replacement

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Before you sign

Choosing a Surfside impact window company

Ask how they meet the 45% VT rule on beach-facing glass.

  • State license

    CGC-1533058 is on our Surfside applications.

  • Tint and approvals

    Two copies for each window, door, and mullion.

  • 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

    Condo boards get certificates before work.

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Turtle glass in Surfside

Existing buildings can meet the tint rule with tint, film, or window treatments.

Zone VE covers 2.9% of the town.

Windows and doors for Surfside homes

Oceanfront condos and single-family houses west of Collins.

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

Surfside housing stock

Surfside residential parcels: 3,190. Surfside mix: 1,087 single-family, 2,073 condo units and 30 small multifamily.

Surfside median build year: 1974. Surfside pre-1992 share: 64%. Surfside 2002-and-later share: one-fifth.

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 Surfside jobs cost more than outside the HVHZ. Every home gets its own written quote.

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Four fields. We call to book your free in-home measure.

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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

Surfside impact window questions

Does Surfside require turtle glass?

Yes. Ordinance 2018-1688 covers windows and glass doors of new development that can be seen from the beach.

What tint level?

45% visible transmittance or less.

Can existing buildings use film?

Yes: tint, film, or window treatments.

When can the wind table be used?

At 30 feet or less; above that, sealed calcs.

How much of Surfside is a flood zone?

81.8%, including 2.9% zone VE.

Are Surfside hurricane windows different from Surfside impact glass?

No — Surfside homeowners in Altos del Mar and Normandy Beach use both Surfside terms for 175 mph Surfside HVHZ units. Every Surfside opening permitted via Surfside's Customer Self Service for Altos del Mar, Normandy Beach, and Seaway carries Surfside-accepted HVHZ approvals.

How much should a Surfside owner budget per Surfside window?

About $1,100 is our average Surfside installed price for a 37×63 Surfside single-hung. Across Surfside streets in Altos del Mar, Normandy Beach, and Seaway, your Surfside total reflects Surfside frame color, Altos del Mar glass spec, and Surfside pressures filed with Surfside's Town Building Department via Surfside's Customer Self Service.

When will I see my Surfside price?

A 24–48 hour Surfside turnaround after we measure your Surfside openings. Each Surfside proposal itemizes Altos del Mar, Normandy Beach, and Seaway opening sizes, Surfside wind table or calcs numbers, and Surfside's Town Building Department fees in Surfside's Customer Self Service.

From measuring in Surfside to Altos del Mar sign-off, what's Surfside's schedule?

Manufacturing Surfside 175 mph HVHZ units for Altos del Mar and Normandy Beach homes takes 4–8 Surfside weeks while Surfside's Town Building Department reviews your Surfside two copies of approvals in Surfside's Customer Self Service. Our Surfside crew finishes most Altos del Mar, Normandy Beach, and Seaway installs in 1–3 Surfside days before Surfside's customer self service and inspection approval.

Surfside: when to record?

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

Will my Surfside entry door swing out?

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

Does Surfside labor coverage transfer?

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

Turtle glass, boards, and paperwork.

Sea turtle ordinanceTinted glass near the dunes

  • Surfside's Ordinance 2018-1688 calls for tinted glass on every window and glass door of new development within line of sight of the beach.

  • Tinted means 45% visible transmittance or less; existing buildings can use tint, film, or window treatments.

Sources: Town of Surfside · Ord. 2018-1688, marine turtle lighting · FWC · Local sea turtle lighting ordinances

Condos and HOAsOceanfront condos

  • §718.113(5) lets Surfside condo boards choose.

  • §720.3035(6) bars Surfside HOAs from refusing compliant units.

Sources: Florida Statutes §718.113 · Florida Statutes §720.3035

PaperworkNotice of commencement

  • Above $5,000, the Surfside notice of commencement is recorded.

  • Recorded and posted at Surfside jobs.

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

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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Add a count to see the average installed price.

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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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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Payment minus the insurance and electric savings.

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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 Surfside opening and mark which ones look toward the dunes.

  4. Permit

    We file two copies of approvals through Customer Self Service.

  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

    Once the inspector signs off in Surfside, inspection approval is entered.

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Financing

Pay over time

12

Months

No interest if paid in full

10

Years

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Years

at 8.99% APR

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