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Window installation in Fort Lauderdale usually runs between $650 and $1,800 per window for a standard retrofit, depending on size, frame material, and whether you’re upgrading to impact-rated glass. Most single-window jobs are finished the same day, while whole-home replacements typically take two to three days. Winslow Windows & Doors has handled Fort Lauderdale window installations since 2011, and Ed Winslow’s name is on the door, and on every job we do. We answer our own phone at (904) 913-5886, day or night.
We’re not a call center that dispatches whoever’s available. When you call, you reach a live person at our published address in Fort Lauderdale. Our installers are background-checked, uniformed, and trained on the exact window systems we sell, not subcontracted crews learning on your dime. If a window isn’t done right, the 36500-Day Done Right Promise means we come back and fix it. That’s not a marketing line. It’s how we’ve stayed in business in Broward County for well over a decade.
What Our Window Installation Service Includes
Every window we install in Fort Lauderdale goes in square, sealed, and tested before we leave. We handle the removal of the old window, inspection of the rough opening for rot or water damage, proper flashing and insulation, installation of the new unit, interior and exterior trim restoration where needed, and full cleanup. Here’s what each window type involves and where it works best in South Florida homes.
Single & Double Hung Windows
Single hung windows have a fixed top sash and a bottom sash that slides up. Double hung lets both sashes move, which is a real advantage in Fort Lauderdale since you can open the top and bottom at once for cross-ventilation. These are the most common replacement windows in older Florida ranches and mid-century homes. Winslow Windows & Doors installs both styles with reinforced sash locks and weatherstripping rated for humidity and salt air. We shim every unit level, so the sash doesn’t drift or bind two years down the road.
Horizontal Roller Windows
Horizontal roller windows slide side to side on tracks, and they’re the standard in Florida condos and 1970s-era homes from Plantation to Pompano Beach. The rollers wear out over time, especially within a few miles of the ocean, where salt builds up in the tracks. When we install a horizontal roller in Fort Lauderdale, we use corrosion-resistant stainless steel or nylon rollers and set the frame with a slight outward pitch so rainwater never pools against the sill. That detail prevents the sticky-track problem that plagues older installations.
3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows
3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows open up a wide wall of glass, and they’re popular in Fort Lauderdale living rooms facing pools, canals, or the Intracoastal. The two outer panels move and the center panel stays fixed, so you get up to two-thirds of the opening as fresh air. We install these in aluminum or reinforced vinyl frames, depending on whether the home is in a wind-borne debris zone. Our crew checks the header above the opening before ordering, because a sagging header will make even the best 3-lite slider bind. If the header’s compromised, we tell you before cutting a single check, not after.
Casement Windows
Casement Windows are hinged on the side and crank outward, which makes them the tightest-sealing window design you can put in a Fort Lauderdale home. When the wind blows, it actually presses the sash harder against the weatherstripping instead of finding gaps. They’re ideal for hard-to-reach spots over kitchen sinks and for bedrooms facing the coast. Winslow installs casements with multi-point locking hardware and hinge systems engineered for daily use in a humid climate. A properly hung casement will still crank smoothly fifteen years after installation.
Awning & Hopper Windows
Awning & Hopper Windows hinge at the top and push outward, so you can leave them open during a light rain without water getting inside. Hoppers hinge at the bottom and tilt inward, and they usually show up in bathrooms, laundry rooms, or above interior doors. Both styles are small but they fail loudly: a stripped crank or a hinge pulling loose from the frame. We install awning and hopper windows with stainless hardware and tempered glass where code requires it, and we set the seals so the window closes itself tight every time.
Picture & Fixed Windows
Picture windows don’t open, which makes them the simplest window to install wrong and the easiest to install right. Their only jobs are to stay sealed and keep a view unobstructed. In Fort Lauderdale, that means using insulated glass with a low-E coating that blocks solar heat without dimming the view. Winslow installs fixed windows with foam-backer rod and elastomeric sealant around the perimeter, not just a bead of caulk that cracks in two summers. We also check the reveal, the consistent gap between frame and glass, because an uneven reveal is the first thing your eye notices.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Window Installation
Winslow Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for PGT and CGI impact windows, and we’ve installed hundreds of them in Fort Lauderdale homes from Sailboat Bend to Coral Ridge. PGT’s WinGuard and CGI’s Sentinel lines are what we recommend most often in flood zones and high-wind areas, not because they’re easy to sell but because they hold up. We know the exact flange requirements, clip spacing, and sealant specs those brands call for, and we follow their installation instructions to the letter so the warranty stays intact.
We also install CWS and ES Windows products for homeowners who want a more custom look, especially in mid-century modern homes in Victoria Park or beachfront condos along Galt Ocean Mile. Each brand has its own quirks, and we’d rather tell you which one fits your opening than jam a frame where it doesn’t belong. Whether you have a PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, or any other make in mind, we can tell you exactly what it’ll take to put it in your Fort Lauderdale house, and what it’ll cost, before you sign anything.
Signs You Need Window Installation Right Now
Key Takeaways for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners
- Windows that fog between the panes. This means the seal has failed and the insulating argon gas has escaped. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, a failed seal turns into permanent condensation, then mold inside the glass you can never clean. The fix is a new window, not a wipe-down.
- Condensation on the interior glass every morning. If your windows sweat even when the AC is running, the glass isn’t doing its job anymore. The extra moisture drips into the frame and, over time, rots wood and corrodes the sill track. New low-E insulated glass stops that cycle.
- Crank handles that slip or grind. A casement or awning window crank that skips teeth means the gear mechanism is worn out. Forcing it eventually leaves the window stuck open or stuck shut, neither of which you want during hurricane season in Fort Lauderdale.
- Sashes that fall shut or won’t stay up. When a double hung window drops when you let go, the balance system has failed. Beyond the black-eye risk of a sash slamming down, it means the window isn’t sealing properly, and you’re air-conditioning your front yard.
- Visible daylight around the frame. If you can see light in the gap between the sash and frame, water can see that same gap. Here’s the part most contractors won’t say: by the time you see gapping, the frame or the rough opening may already be affected. A new, properly installed window is the only lasting fix.
Our Window Installation Process - Step by Step
We follow the same five-step process on every Fort Lauderdale window installation, whether it’s one bedroom window or twenty openings on a two-story house. No shortcuts, no “discovery fees” when we open the wall.
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Measure and inspect. We measure every opening in three places: top, middle, and bottom. Then we check the header, the sill, and the rough opening for rot and water damage. If there’s hidden framing damage, you know before we order. Nobody surprises you with a change order at installation.
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Order the right product. We spec the window based on the opening, exposure, and your home’s wind zone. You pick the frame and glass options from the actual choices, not a picture in a book, and we give you a written line-item price. No “allowances” that balloon into extra costs.
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Prepare the opening. On install day, we pull the old window without wrecking your drywall or stucco. We flash the rough opening with self-adhered flashing tape, set the new window in shims until it’s dead level, and seal the exterior perimeter. South Florida rain doesn’t give second chances, so neither do we.
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Set and seal the window. The window goes in plumb, square, and flush. We insulate the void between frame and stud, apply interior sealant, and re-install or replace the trim. For impact windows, every anchor and clip follows the manufacturer’s fastening schedule exactly. That’s not preference; that’s the code-mandated spec.
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Test and walk through. We open and close every operable sash, cycle every lock, and run our hand along the interior and exterior seals to feel for gaps. Then we walk the job with you, show you how the hardware works, and answer every question until you’re satisfied. Payment happens after the walkthrough, not before.
How Much Does Window Installation Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A standard retrofit window installation in Fort Lauderdale runs $650 to $1,200 per window for a vinyl frame, and $900 to $1,800 per window for impact-rated aluminum. A full home with ten to twelve openings lands between $8,000 and $18,000, depending on frame material, glass package, and whether any framing repair surfaces when we open the walls. Picture windows and custom geometric shapes run higher, often $1,500 to $2,500 each, because the glass is a one-off size.
Three things move the number most: impact-rated versus non-impact glass, frame material, and the condition of the rough opening. Homes within a few blocks of the beach in Fort Lauderdale typically require impact windows under current Florida Building Code, and those run thirty to fifty percent more than standard insulated units. You don’t save money skipping them; you just move the cost to your insurance premium. The cheapest bid usually strips out flashing, won’t pull a permit, or pays a sub crew piecework, and you’ll pay to redo it within a few years. Our free estimates in Fort Lauderdale are written, line-itemed, and include the permit. And the price we quote is the price you pay, every time. Call (904) 913-5886 and we’ll schedule a time to measure and price your job exactly.
Window Installation Near Fort Lauderdale - Our Service Area
Winslow Windows & Doors installs windows across Broward County and southern Palm Beach County, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, and Weston. If you’re reading this and wondering about Window Installation in Hollywood or Window Installation in Pembroke Pines, we cover those areas with the same crews and the same warranty. Most Fort Lauderdale jobs are scheduled within a week of the estimate, and we’ll tell you the exact install window when we book the work.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale
Window installation is the process of removing an old or failing window and setting a new unit into the opening so it’s level, square, watertight, and operational. In Fort Lauderdale, that also means flashing and sealing to Florida Building Code standards and, in many areas, anchoring to wind-borne debris specs. Winslow Windows & Doors handles the entire job from measurement to permit to final inspection, and we’ve done it locally since 2011. Call (904) 913-5886 to schedule a measurement.
A single window typically takes one to three hours, and a whole-house replacement of ten to twelve windows usually wraps up in two to three days. The biggest variable is hidden framing damage, which we assess at the free estimate so there are no mid-job surprises. We’ll give you a firm schedule before we order anything. Call (904) 913-5886 for a time estimate on your specific home.
Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners pay $650 to $1,800 per window installed, with whole-home projects falling between $8,000 and $18,000. Impact-rated windows run on the higher end, and they’re required in much of the city. The exact number depends on window size, frame material, glass package, and permit fees. We’ll give you a written, line-item quote at (904) 913-5886, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
Yes. Winslow Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for PGT and CGI, and we’ve installed hundreds of their impact-rated windows in Fort Lauderdale and across Broward County. We follow each brand’s manufacturer installation specs exactly, which keeps the warranty valid and the window performing for decades. We also install CWS and ES Windows for custom and architectural applications. Call (904) 913-5886 to talk through brand options.
We answer our phone live, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If a window is broken, leaking, or boarded up after a storm, call us at (904) 913-5886 any time and a real person will pick up, not a voicemail. We’ll get a crew to assess the opening and install a secure replacement as fast as the job allows. You’ll never talk to a call center when you call Winslow.
Every window we install carries the manufacturer’s warranty on the product and our workmanship coverage on the installation. Beyond that, the 36500-Day Done Right Promise means if it isn’t done right, we make it right, at no charge. Ed Winslow’s name is on the business and on every job we do. That’s the whole warranty philosophy in one sentence.
Clear a three-foot space inside and outside each window being replaced, and move anything fragile off nearby shelves or walls, since setting a window can send a little vibration through the frame. If you have window treatments, take them down before we arrive, or we’ll take them down carefully and rehang them after. Our crew lays down drop cloths and hauls away every piece of the old window. We’ll walk you through any specific prep when you book by calling (904) 913-5886.
Schedule Your Window Installation Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
You deserve windows that close tight, seal against Fort Lauderdale storms, and open smoothly for the next twenty years. Whether you’re replacing one fogged window in Victoria Park or every opening in a Pompano Beach condo, we’ll measure, price, and install it right, with a written quote and a real person answering the phone. Call (904) 913-5886 for your free estimate. The one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2011.
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.