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AfterES Windows Roof Repair in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
We repair ES Windows products across Fort Lauderdale, including skylights, roof glazing, and integrated roof-window assemblies that have started leaking or failed at the flashing. Most ES Windows roof repairs take one visit, and we quote the job upfront so the price you approve is the price you pay. If you own an ES Windows unit that’s leaking around the roofline, call (904) 913-5886 and a live person will answer, day or night.
This page is for homeowners who own ES Windows products and need a roofing contractor who actually knows how they’re built. Not every roofer does. ES Windows builds high-end aluminum and impact-rated glazing systems, and the way they tie into a Fort Lauderdale roof deck is different from how a standard skylight or curb-mounted window flash works. We’ve seen too many ES Windows units damaged by roofers who treated them like generic skylights and slathered roofing cement where a proper saddle flashing belonged. That’s exactly the kind of repair we undo and redo correctly. If you’re in Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, or anywhere in Broward, call us for a straight answer and a free estimate.
How ES Windows Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
ES Windows makes several lines that appear in Fort Lauderdale homes, including the ES Advantage Series, the ES Essence Series, and their panoramic and corner glazing systems. When those units tie into a roof, the failure patterns are consistent. Here’s what we typically find:
- Flashing failures on ES Essence Series roof glazing. The Essence line uses slim aluminum frames that sit close to the deck. The original flashing is often a single piece of peel-and-stick membrane tucked under the shingles and over the frame. In Fort Lauderdale’s wet season, that membrane lifts at the corners, and water gets under it. The owner sees a ceiling stain and assumes the glass seal failed. It hasn’t. We cut back the old membrane, install a proper two-piece saddle flashing, and retape the side laps. The unit stays in place.
- Condensation between the panes on ES impact units. ES Windows builds impact-rated laminated glass units with a warm-edge spacer. When a roof-mounted unit is exposed to direct afternoon sun and then cooled by air conditioning from below, the seal can fail early. The telltale is fog between the panes that comes and goes with the weather. We replace the insulated glass unit, not the whole frame, which saves the homeowner thousands.
- Weep-hole blockage on ES Advantage Series roof windows. The Advantage line drains rain through weep holes at the sill. Fort Lauderdale’s pollen, sea spray, and wind-blown sand clog those holes quickly. Water backs up and runs inside. The fix is usually a deep cleaning of the weep tracks and a check of the internal baffles. It’s a maintenance issue that masquerades as a leak.
- Improper curb mounting by the original installer. Some ES Windows roof units are curb-mounted, and we regularly find curbs that were built too low for Fort Lauderdale’s rainfall intensity. A hard afternoon thunderstorm dumps more water than the curb can shed, and the water jumps the flashing. We rebuild the curb to a proper height, reflash it, and remount the unit. The window itself is fine.
- Damaged laminated glass from post-storm debris. After a strong storm, ES Windows impact units can take a direct hit that cracks the outer pane while the inner pane holds, exactly as designed. The unit is still structurally sound, but the crack will spread. We replace the glass pack using OEM ES Windows glass where available, or a certified equivalent when lead times stretch out. We’ll always tell you which one we’re quoting and why.
Our ES Windows Roof Repair Process
Here’s how a typical ES Windows roof repair goes when you call Winslow Windows & Doors:
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Call and talk to a person. You reach a live dispatcher any hour of the day. We ask what you’re seeing, where the water shows up, and what brand is on the sticker. That tells us which tech to send.
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On-site diagnostic. A background-checked, uniformed technician arrives, climbs up, and tests the actual failure point. We water-test the flashing, check the seals, and confirm whether the problem is the window, the roof tie-in, or both.
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Straightforward quote. You get a written, line-item estimate before any work starts. No trip charge inside Broward County. If you already have a written estimate from another company, bring it and we’ll give you a free second opinion.
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The repair. Whether it’s reflashing, glass replacement, weep cleaning, or a curb rebuild, we do the work using OEM parts where they matter and honest aftermarket options where they don’t. We’ll talk you through that decision.
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Water test and cleanup. After the repair, we hose-test the area and inspect from below to confirm the leak is dead. We leave the job cleaner than we found it.
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The 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we come back and make it right. That’s not a warranty card in a drawer. That’s Ed Winslow’s name on the work.
What ES Windows Roof Repair Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Honest numbers, because you can’t budget on vagueness. Here’s what ES Windows roof repair typically runs in the Fort Lauderdale market:
- Weep-hole cleaning and sill drain service: $150 to $350, depending on unit count and accessibility.
- Flashing repair around a single ES window or skylight: $400 to $900, including membrane replacement and saddle flashing. This is the most common repair we do.
- Insulated glass unit replacement (impact-rated): $800 to $1,800 per unit, depending on size and whether OEM or certified aftermarket glass is used.
- Curb rebuild and reflash: $1,200 to $2,500. This is a roof-level fix, not a window fix, and requires cutting back roofing and rebuilding the curb.
- Full unit replacement, if the frame is damaged: $2,500 to $6,000 or more, depending on the ES Windows series and size.
What moves the price: the series you own, whether the unit is impact-rated, roof pitch and accessibility, and whether the leak has rotted the surrounding decking. We price by the line item, not by a “roof repair package” with mystery padding. Every standing offer applies: $40 off any repair over $200, 10% off for seniors and veterans, and no trip charge inside Broward County. Call (904) 913-5886 for an exact quote on your ES Windows unit. Estimates are free.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for ES Windows Work
We’ve been doing this since 2011. Ed Winslow is a Miami native who trained in construction trades at Miami Dade College and has spent years working along Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas corridor, where salt air and Atlantic storms sort out quality work from everything else. Ed’s name is on the door, on the truck, and on every job we leave behind. When you call, a live person answers, 24/7. The technician who shows up is background-checked and in uniform. And behind the work is the 36500-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not right, we make it right. That’s not a slogan. It’s a century-long standard no national chain will put in writing. We’re an independent ES Windows service provider, which means we answer to you, not to a manufacturer’s warranty department. And when an ES Windows unit isn’t worth saving, we can also quote PGT, CGI, CWS, or ECO Window Systems replacements, because we install all of them. One truck, straight answers, and a published address and license number. The one down the road.
FAQs
No. Reflashing, weep cleaning, and glass replacement done by an independent contractor do not void the ES Windows warranty, provided the work doesn’t alter the frame or the structural glazing assembly. We’re careful to work within those lines. If a frame modification is required, we’ll tell you before we touch it.
Yes. We source OEM ES Windows glass where available, and when lead times run long we can use certified aftermarket equivalents that match the original energy and impact ratings. We’ll always tell you which one we’re quoting and why.
Call (904) 913-5886 and we’ll check parts availability for your specific series while you’re on the phone.
Repair if the frame is sound and the failure is in the flashing, weep system, or glass pack. Replace if the frame is corroded through, bent from storm damage, or the unit is more than 25 years old and parts are no longer available. We’ll give you a straight recommendation, not a sales pitch.
Fast. A live person answers your call immediately, and we schedule diagnostics quickly, especially for active leaks. We won’t promise a dispatch time before we know what we’re dealing with, but we don’t leave a leaking roof waiting through a weekend.
Call (904) 913-5886 and we’ll get someone out to look at your ES Windows unit.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
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.