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Most window and door work in Fort Lauderdale isn’t optional upgrade territory. It’s compliance work, replacement work, and storm-prep work, all of it shaped by one hard fact: this city sits inside Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, one of exactly two counties in Florida that carries that designation. That changes what gets installed, what it costs, and who you should trust to install it. Winslow Windows & Doors has crews serving Fort Lauderdale directly, with impact products engineered for this wind zone and a live person answering the phone at (904) 913-5886 whenever you call.
We’re the locally owned shop with Ed Winslow’s name on the door and on every job we take. No ticket numbers, no national-call-center runaround, no subcontracted crews you’ve never heard of. Just direct answers, upfront pricing, and installation work that passes Fort Lauderdale’s HVHZ inspections the first time.
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.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Fort Lauderdale has a lot of window contractors. What it doesn’t have a lot of is contractors who actually understand what the HVHZ designation does to product selection, permitting, and installation standards. We do, because impact work is what we’ve built the company around since 2011. Ed Winslow is on the license, the business address is published, and the person who shakes your hand at the estimate is accountable if something isn’t right.
Homeowners in Rio Vista and Tarpon River call us because the neighbors did. That’s how most of our Fort Lauderdale work comes in: someone on the street replaced their jalousie windows or swapped a sliding door for an impact-rated unit, and the next call is a referral. We answer the phone around the clock, our technicians arrive in uniform and background-checked, and every estimate is a written, line-item number with no change-order games once the work starts.
The 36500-Day Done Right Promise sits behind every job. If it’s not done right, we make it right. Simple on paper. Rare in practice. That’s the whole point.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Fort Lauderdale
Every service below is available to Fort Lauderdale homeowners, with product lines matched to HVHZ wind loads and South Florida’s salt-air environment.
Impact Windows
Impact windows are the core of what we do in Fort Lauderdale, and for good reason: laminated impact glass with Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval per configuration is the standard this city’s buildings require. We match design pressures to each opening, never over +/-100 PSF, and spec thermally broken aluminum frames with stainless fasteners so the salt air doesn’t eat the hardware in five years.
Learn more about our Impact Windows in Fort Lauderdale.
Window Installation
Proper installation is where most HVHZ failures happen. Anchoring, flashing, and sealant work have to be done to Broward County’s stricter standard, not the Florida-wide minimum. Our crews pull permits, install to the approval drawings, and don’t leave until the inspector has signed off.
Learn more about our Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale.
Window Replacement
If your home dates to the 1950s, 60s, or 70s, there’s a good chance the original windows are jalousie louvered units that are now code-prohibited in the HVHZ. Replacement means a full tear-out and often frame work, not just swapping sashes. We’ll tell you exactly what’s needed and what it costs before any work begins.
Learn more about our Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale.
Door Installation
Entry doors in Fort Lauderdale take the same wind load as windows, and they need the same HVHZ-rated product and anchoring. We install impact front doors, French doors, and side-lite configurations from Therma-Tru and other approved lines, all matched to the design pressure of the opening.
Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
In a city where half the houses back onto canal water, sliding glass doors are everywhere, and they’re also the most common storm-failure point. We replace old sliders with impact-rated units that seal tight against both hurricane wind and everyday humidity, and we rebuild the tracks so the door actually slides properly again.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Low-E coatings and insulated frames do more than cut your cooling bill, they also reduce the condensation and interior sun damage that South Florida’s constant UV exposure causes. Expect meaningful but honest savings on cooling, typically in the 20-30% range, when you combine new glass with proper installation.
Impact Garage Doors
A garage door is a huge opening, and a failed one during a storm can let pressure into the house and blow the roof structure apart. We install impact-rated garage doors built to Fort Lauderdale’s wind zone, with reinforced tracks and bracing that meet Broward County’s HVHZ requirements.
Custom & Geometric Windows
Some Fort Lauderdale homes have unusual openings: arches, half-rounds, trapezoids, picture windows with odd angles. We fabricate custom impact units to fit those shapes exactly, keeping the character of the house without compromising the protection. Custom fabrication typically takes 4-6 weeks once measurements are confirmed.
Roof Repair
We repair roofs across Fort Lauderdale: leaks, missing shingles, flashing failures, and wind damage from summer storms. If a storm opened up a section of roof, call right away, we’ll get eyes on it and stop the water before it becomes drywall and mold work too.
Roof Replacement & Installation
Full roof replacement in Fort Lauderdale means working with Broward County’s wind-load requirements and, for any canal-front or exposed lot, potentially higher design pressures. We handle shingle, tile, and metal systems, pulling permits and passing inspections without drama.
Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing
Each roof type has different strengths here. Tile stands up to salt air well but can be brittle in high-wind debris impacts. Metal handles hurricane winds superbly but costs more upfront. Shingle is budget-friendly and works fine when installed to HVHZ nailing patterns. We’ll walk through which makes sense for your house and your budget.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Lauderdale
Our crews move across the whole city, but here are the neighborhoods where we do the most work right now:
– Rio Vista and Las Olas Isles, where 1920s to 1950s homes mix with newer builds and the older stock often has original, non-impact glazing
– Coral Ridge and Lake Ridge, where canal-front jalousie windows remain in surprising numbers
– Sailboat Bend and Croissant Park, two inland historic neighborhoods with 1950s CBS ranch construction and aging aluminum frames
– Victoria Park, where remodels and full replacements are constant on older and new-construction homes alike
– Progresso Village, with some of the highest concentrations of mid-century houses still carrying code-prohibited louvered windows
Typical response for a Fort Lauderdale estimate call is same-day scheduling, with many estimates completed within 24-48 hours of the first conversation. We’ll tell you the slot when you call.
Why Fort Lauderdale’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Fort Lauderdale’s problem isn’t just hurricanes. It’s the daily grind of salt air and humidity on building materials. The city’s roughly 165 miles of interior canals put a large share of the housing stock directly on salt water, which means aluminum window frames and door hardware pit and seize within years unless they’re specified with anodized or thermally broken finishes and stainless fasteners. A standard window that would last decades in Orlando can look rough in five years here if it wasn’t built for marine exposure. That’s a Fort Lauderdale-specific reality that most homeowners don’t discover until their windows won’t open.
Then there’s the HVHZ itself. Fort Lauderdale’s status as part of one of only two High-Velocity Hurricane Zones in Florida means every replacement window and door must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or a Florida Product Approval explicitly rated for HVHZ. The products sold legally elsewhere in the state don’t apply here. That’s why material costs run higher and why installer expertise matters so much: a contractor from outside the zone simply hasn’t had to navigate this compliance burden.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
| Item | Typical Cost Range in Fort Lauderdale |
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| Impact window (per opening) | $900-$2,800 |
| Impact entry door | $2,500-$8,000 |
| Impact sliding glass door | $3,500-$12,000 |
| Impact garage door | $3,000-$9,000 |
| Full home window replacement (10-15 openings) | $12,000-$35,000+ |
Call (904) 913-5886 and we’ll quote your exact job in writing. Free estimates, no trip charge anywhere in the county, and $40 off any repair over $200. Veterans and seniors always get 10% off. That’s permanent, not a promotion.
Florida Pays Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Back
Impact window and door upgrades in Fort Lauderdale qualify for real incentive money. The My Safe Florida Home program has matched grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades. Florida also exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax. On the federal side, the 25C energy credit covers 30% of product cost on qualifying units, up to $600 per year. After installation, most homeowners can get a wind-mitigation inspection ($75-$150) that typically unlocks a windstorm premium credit averaging around 25%. These programs change and insurers set final numbers, so we’ll point you to current resources without promising an exact dollar figure. What we can promise: impact-rated product installed with HVHZ compliance earns those credits where basic replacement glass does not.
Service Area - Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Our crews also serve the surrounding cities: Plantation, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, and Coconut Creek. If you’re nearby but outside Fort Lauderdale proper, call anyway, our county presence means we likely have someone close to you too.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and offer Impact Windows in Fort Lauderdale, knowing this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
Do all windows and doors in Fort Lauderdale have to be impact-rated?
Yes, any new or replacement window or door in Fort Lauderdale must meet Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements, which means products need Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval rated for HVHZ. Standard impact-rated glass approved elsewhere in Florida outside Miami-Dade and Broward won’t pass inspection here. Call (904) 913-5886 and we can confirm whether your existing openings are compliant.
How much does impact window replacement cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Most impact window replacements run $900-$2,800 per opening, with custom geometric shapes and larger openings at the higher end. Full-home projects typically land between $12,000 and $35,000 or more depending on the number and size of openings. Our written estimates are line-item and fixed, so the number we show you is the number you pay.
Are impact windows better than hurricane shutters in Fort Lauderdale?
For most homeowners, yes. Impact windows provide permanent protection, meaning no panels to haul out and hang before a storm, no storage, and no race against the weather when an evacuation order hits. Shutters offer lower upfront cost but require manual deployment. We don’t sell or install shutters, but we’re happy to compare the practical tradeoffs honestly.
Will the price change once the work starts?
No. We use fixed, line-item pricing, and we don’t write change orders after the fact. If your project is quoted at a number, that’s the number unless you personally request a scope change. This is one of the core reasons Fort Lauderdale homeowners choose us over contractors whose final invoices look different from their estimates. Call (904) 913-5886 for a quote and hold us to it.
How long does custom window or door fabrication take in Fort Lauderdale?
Custom impact windows and doors typically run 4-6 weeks from confirmed measurements to delivery at our shop. Standard stock sizes are faster. Once units arrive, installation is usually done in a single day per opening, and we’ll give you a firm schedule before anything is ordered.
How a Big-Box Store Install Compares to a Fort Lauderdale Impact Specialist
The big-box home improvement chains sell impact-rated windows and doors in South Florida, and their prices can look attractive at first glance. But here’s the difference. The products they’re selling have to be approved for our HVHZ, and not all of them are. A licensed impact specialist knows which configurations actually carry the right approvals, how to match design pressure to each opening, and how to pull the Broward County permits so the installation passes inspection. The national chain often subs the install to whoever is available that week. We’ve walked into Fort Lauderdale homes where big-box installs were flagged for non-compliance during a post-storm inspection, and the homeowner ended up paying twice. That’s not a sales pitch. That’s a pattern we’ve seen in Sailboat Bend, in Coral Ridge, and along the canals. Ed’s name is on the job. That’s a different level of accountability.
Key Takeaways
– Fort Lauderdale requires HVHZ-rated windows and doors, which most Florida product simply isn’t approved for
– Impact windows are the flagship solution here: permanent, code-compliant storm protection with energy savings layered in
– The 36500-Day Done Right Promise means Ed Winslow’s accountability doesn’t end when the check clears
– Florida incentive programs can offset impact upgrades, with grants, tax exemptions, and energy credits available
– We answer the phone 24/7 at (904) 913-5886, no answering service, no call center
Call Winslow Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
If your windows are original jalousies, your sliding door sticks, or you’re just tired of hurricane season making you nervous, let’s talk. Call (904) 913-5886 and schedule a free estimate. A live person answers, day or night. We’ll walk your home, give you a written, fixed-price quote, and explain exactly what your house needs to meet Fort Lauderdale’s HVHZ standard. No pressure, no games.
Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do. We’re the one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner of Winslow Windows & Doors, offering Fort Lauderdale Window Installation and more since the company’s founding in 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.
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What Neighbors Say About Winslow Windows & Doors
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local windows & doors pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Fort Lauderdale Customers Say
"Our insurance agent asked for the wind mitigation paperwork and Ed had the whole file ready the day the job closed, every opening photographed. The premium conversation went very differently this year."
- Odessa Fairbanks"Three big companies quoted us and every one sent a salesman with a leased truck. Ed turned up in a truck with his own name on the door, quoted less, and his crew were the same faces on day one and day nine."
- Yolanda Betancourt"Ed measured every opening himself and walked me through the product approval paperwork before I signed anything. When the inspector came he found the notice of acceptance taped inside a window like it should be and passed us first visit."
- Rosalind Beaumont