How to Choose an Impact Window Contractor in Florida (Without Getting Burned)

Florida's impact window market attracts plenty of fly-by-night operators every hurricane season. Use this checklist before you sign anything.

10 questions to ask

1. What's your Florida license number? Verify it at MyFloridaLicense.com.
2. Are you bonded and insured? Ask for current certificates.
3. Do you use in-house W-2 installers or subcontractors? In-house means consistent quality and accountability.
4. Can you show me the Miami-Dade NOA for the exact product going into my home? Required inside the HVHZ.
5. Who pulls the permit? A real contractor pulls it themselves — never asks the homeowner to do it.
6. Is your quote fixed-price and itemized in writing? Verbal estimates create change-order surprises.
7. What's the manufacturer warranty on glazing and hardware? Get specifics, not generalities.
8. How long is the labor warranty? Reputable installers stand behind their work for years.
9. Can I see recent local installs? Photos and addresses (with permission) prove they actually do the work.
10. What's the typical install timeline? Permit approval plus 1-3 days of on-site work is standard.

Red flags

Door-to-door pressure tactics, "today only" pricing, refusal to provide a written quote, no physical address, no license number on marketing materials.

ClearView Impact Systems

FL License #CGC1530499 • In-house W-2 crews • Fixed-price written quotes • Permits pulled directly with your local building department. Call (561) 464-6272.