New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
2. Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
3. Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
How Much Does Window Replacement Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Window replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $420 and $1,850 per window installed, with most homeowners spending $650 to $1,200 per opening when choosing impact-rated units that meet Broward County’s wind-load requirements. The wide range reflects real differences in glass type, frame material, window size, and whether the existing opening needs structural work before the new unit goes in.
At Sightline Windows & Doors, the written price you receive before any work starts is the same document as your measured survey – there is no separate quote that arrives later. That is Haven Clause 1 in practice: Have It in Writing, always.
Window Replacement Cost Breakdown (2026)
Fort Lauderdale’s pricing sits above the national average for one reason that doesn’t apply in most of the country: nearly every window replaced here needs to be impact-rated to comply with the Florida Building Code and Broward County permit requirements. That glass specification – laminated, impact-resistant, with documented large-missile or small-missile ratings – adds cost at the product level before labor enters the equation. The figures below reflect full installed cost, including product, labor, and standard permit filing for Broward County.
| Window Type | Typical Installed Cost Range (per window) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-hung impact window (standard size) | $420 – $750 | Most common replacement in older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Tarpon River and Edgewood |
| Double-hung impact window | $550 – $950 | Both sashes tilt for cleaning; common in two-story homes in Victoria Park and Coral Ridge |
| Sliding impact window (2-lite) | $500 – $900 | Standard in 1970s-era CBS construction throughout Lauderdale Isles and Melrose Park |
| Casement impact window | $700 – $1,200 | Crank-operated; better sightline and tighter seal; popular in newer construction near Las Olas Isles |
| Picture/fixed impact window | $450 – $900 | No moving parts; often paired with operable units in open-plan living areas |
| Bay or bow impact window | $1,400 – $2,800 (unit) | Multi-panel projecting units; framing and structural work typically required |
| Custom or geometric impact window | $900 – $3,500+ | Non-rectangular openings, arched tops, or oversized lites; fabrication lead time applies |
| Non-impact energy-efficient window (interior locations only) | $320 – $650 | Not code-compliant for exterior openings in Broward; interior courtyard or climate-controlled applications only |
What Moves the Number Up or Down
Product accounts for roughly 55 to 65 percent of the installed cost on a standard Fort Lauderdale job. The glass specification – specifically the U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) – matters here because Florida’s energy code sets a maximum SHGC of 0.25 for most residential openings in Climate Zone 1, which covers all of Broward County. Units that meet that threshold without sacrificing visible light transmittance (VT) cost more than basic code-minimums. PGT and CGI, both Florida-headquartered manufacturers Sightline specifies regularly, produce product lines engineered around those exact thresholds.
Labor runs $75 to $180 per window for a straightforward same-size replacement in a masonry opening – which is most of Fort Lauderdale’s housing stock. Concrete block construction (CBS) is the standard in this market, and cutting or re-routing a masonry buck adds time. When an opening is being resized, expect an additional $200 to $600 in structural and finishing work per unit.
Permit fees through the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division run approximately $85 to $200 per permit application for a standard residential window replacement, depending on project valuation. Pulling the permit is not optional – an unpermitted window installation in Broward County will surface at sale and can trigger a re-inspection requirement at the homeowner’s expense. Sightline files the permit as part of every job.
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AfterWhat Affects Window Replacement Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
- Impact rating required by code. Because Fort Lauderdale sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) under the Florida Building Code, windows must carry a current Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from Miami-Dade County Product Control for most residential applications. That certification process costs manufacturers more to achieve, and it shows in the product price. A window with an NOA costs more than one without – by design, because the testing protocol behind that document is extensive.
- Frame material and finish. Aluminum frames are the most common in Fort Lauderdale’s existing housing stock and the most salt-air resistant without special coatings – relevant for homes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Harbor Beach, and anywhere within a mile of the Intracoastal. Vinyl frames cost less but require UV stabilizers to hold up under South Florida’s UV index. PGT’s WinGuard aluminum line and CGI’s Sentinel series are specified by performance data, not margin, which is why both appear regularly on Sightline’s measured surveys in coastal zip codes.
- Window count and project size. A whole-house replacement of 12 to 18 windows moves the per-unit cost down relative to a single-window repair replacement. Mobilization, permitting, and crew scheduling have a fixed component that spreads across more units on larger jobs. A full home in Coral Ridge running 14 double-hung impact units will typically price differently per window than a two-unit replacement in a Rio Vista townhouse – and the measured survey will show you exactly why.
- Existing opening condition. Fort Lauderdale homes built before 1985 often have steel subframes or original jalousie rough openings that require removal and re-framing before a modern impact unit can be set. In Colee Hammock and parts of Riverside Park, we regularly find frame rot or deteriorated stucco returns around original single-pane jalousie openings. That remediation is documented in the measured survey so there are no surprises when the crew arrives.
- Glass package and SHGC specification. Low-E coatings reduce solar heat gain – directly useful in a market where cooling loads run 8 to 10 months a year. A unit with a high-performance low-E coating and a documented SHGC of 0.20 to 0.22 will cost $60 to $150 more per window than a baseline-code unit, but the energy savings on a Fort Lauderdale home running central air year-round can recover that difference within two to four years. The measured survey documents the specified U-factor and SHGC for every unit so the homeowner has a permanent record of what was installed.
- Story height and access conditions. Second-floor or third-floor exterior openings require additional equipment – lifts or staging – and affect labor time. Homes along the Intracoastal with seawall-side elevations or restricted yard access add a setup variable that a competent installer identifies during the measured survey, not after the job has started.
How to Save on Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale
Get the Scope in Writing Before Anything Else
The single most reliable way to avoid overpaying is to hold a written, itemized scope of work before any deposit changes hands. Not a ballpark. Not a range over the phone. A document that names the product, the specification, the frame condition assessment, and the permit filing. At Sightline, that document is the measured survey – and it is yours to keep whether you hire us or not. If a contractor won’t produce that document before asking for payment, that is diagnostic information.
Use the Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate
If you already have a written quote from another Fort Lauderdale window contractor, bring it to us. Sightline’s free second opinion will review the product specification, the permit language, and the line-item pricing against current Fort Lauderdale market rates. This is not a sales tactic – it is Haven Clause 1 applied to a competitor’s document. Sometimes the other quote is fair. Sometimes there are specification gaps that aren’t visible unless you know what to look for – a window listed without an NOA number, a permit line that reads “by homeowner,” or a labor figure that implies same-day installation of a product with a six-week lead time. We’ll show you exactly what we find in writing.
Replace Multiple Windows in One Job
Permitting, crew mobilization, and debris disposal all have a fixed cost component that doesn’t scale linearly with unit count. A homeowner in Sailboat Bend who replaces eight windows in one pull will pay less per window than if those same eight windows were replaced in four separate visits. If you know three windows need replacement now and two more are borderline, the measured survey will document the condition of all five so you can make an informed decision about whether to do them together.
Specify to Code Minimum Where Performance Is Equal
Not every opening in your Fort Lauderdale home needs the highest-performance glass package. Interior courtyard windows, garage-adjacent openings in conditioned space, and windows on fully shaded north-facing elevations may be candidates for code-minimum specifications that still meet the Florida Building Code without the premium low-E glass upgrade. The measured survey identifies which openings benefit most from the higher-specification product and which ones don’t – so you’re not paying for performance you won’t measure.
Understand Florida’s PACE Financing Programs
Broward County participates in Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing programs that allow qualifying homeowners to finance impact window installations through a property tax assessment rather than a traditional loan. Because impact windows carry a documented wind-mitigation and energy-efficiency benefit, they are eligible project types under most PACE programs active in Fort Lauderdale. PACE financing carries its own cost structure – interest rates and fees that should be read carefully – but for homeowners who qualify, it can make a full-home replacement accessible without a lump-sum outlay. Sightline can provide the product documentation a PACE program requires; the financing relationship is between you and the program administrator.
Ask About Wind Mitigation Credits
After an impact window installation is complete and permitted in Fort Lauderdale, a licensed wind mitigation inspector can certify the opening protection for insurance purposes. Broward County homeowners with documented impact-rated openings routinely see homeowner’s insurance premium reductions that offset a meaningful portion of the installation cost over the first several years of ownership. The documented photo record Sightline provides on every completed job – Haven Clause 4, Evidence on Every Job – gives the wind mitigation inspector the evidence they need to certify without a re-inspection dispute.
For a written estimate on your specific Fort Lauderdale home, call (754) 666-7478. A live person answers every call. There is no voicemail queue and no callback window.
FAQs – Window Replacement Cost in Fort Lauderdale
How much does window replacement cost in Fort Lauderdale per window?
Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners pay between $420 and $1,850 per window installed, with the midrange for a standard impact double-hung or single-hung unit landing between $650 and $1,100 including permit filing. Non-standard sizes, geometric shapes, or openings that require structural work push the number higher. The only way to get a number that applies to your specific openings is a measured survey – which Sightline provides in writing, at no charge, before any work starts. Call (754) 666-7478 to schedule yours.
Do I need impact windows in Fort Lauderdale, or can I use regular windows?
For any exterior opening in a Fort Lauderdale residence, impact-rated windows are required by the Florida Building Code’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) provisions. Non-impact windows are only permissible for interior applications – a window between conditioned spaces, for example, or an interior courtyard not exposed to wind. If a contractor is quoting you non-impact product for standard exterior openings in Fort Lauderdale, that quote will not pass a building inspection, and the cost of remediation falls on the homeowner. Every unit Sightline specifies for exterior openings carries a current Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA).
How long does window replacement take in Fort Lauderdale?
A standard same-size replacement of five to ten windows in a Fort Lauderdale home typically takes one to two days of installation time. The longer variable is product lead time: PGT and CGI impact units built to a specific frame size and color typically run four to eight weeks from order to delivery in the current Fort Lauderdale market. The measured survey documents the lead time for your specified product so the installation date is realistic before you sign anything.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace windows in Fort Lauderdale?
Repair is cheaper per event, but in Fort Lauderdale’s market the calculus changes quickly. If a window is single-pane, non-impact, or has a compromised seal (visible as fogging between the panes of an insulated unit), repair rarely restores the window to code compliance for an exterior opening. A sash replacement on a code-compliant impact unit that is otherwise structurally sound can run $180 to $350 and is worth doing. A repair on a non-impact window that still leaves the opening out of code compliance is money that doesn’t solve the underlying problem. The measured survey will document the existing condition so the recommendation is based on what we actually find in the opening.
Does Sightline pull permits for window replacement in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Permit filing is included in every Sightline installation in Fort Lauderdale – it is not an add-on and it is not listed separately as an optional line item. Haven Clause 5 is No Surprises: the written scope you receive before work starts includes permit filing, and the documented photo record at completion gives you evidence of the installed product for both the inspection record and any future wind mitigation certification. Broward County permit fees for a standard residential window replacement typically run $85 to $200 depending on project valuation; those fees are passed through at cost and listed on your written scope.
What window brands does Sightline install in Fort Lauderdale?
Sightline specifies product from eight manufacturer lines: PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux. The product specified on your measured survey is selected by what the opening requires – frame material, impact rating, SHGC, and size tolerance – not by what happens to be in a warehouse. PGT’s WinGuard and CGI’s Sentinel are the most common specifications on Fort Lauderdale impact replacement jobs; both carry current Miami-Dade NOAs and are stocked in the region, which affects lead time positively relative to out-of-state manufacturers.
Key Takeaways
- Fort Lauderdale window replacement runs $420 to $1,850 per window installed for impact-rated units, with the typical midrange at $650 to $1,100.
- Impact-rated glazing is not optional for exterior openings in Fort Lauderdale – the Florida Building Code’s HVHZ provisions require it, and the product must carry a Miami-Dade NOA.
- Permit filing is required and should be included in your contractor’s written scope – an unpermitted installation surfaces at sale and triggers re-inspection costs.
- The measured survey Sightline provides before any work starts is the same document as your written price – not a pre-quote estimate followed by a revised number.
- After installation, a wind mitigation inspection can document your impact-rated openings for insurance premium reductions that offset a portion of the project cost.
- Sightline has installed and replaced 18,000+ windows and doors since 2012, every one with a written price before work started and a documented photo record when it finished.
Get a Written Estimate for Your Fort Lauderdale Home
If you’re considering Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale and want a number that applies to your actual openings – not a range off a website – call Sightline Windows & Doors at (754) 666-7478. Sonia Raman and the Sightline team will schedule a measured survey at no charge. The written price you receive from that survey is the price on your invoice: no revision after the deposit, no line items that appear on installation day. That is Haven Clause 1, and it has governed every job Sightline has completed since 2012.
If you already have a written quote from another Fort Lauderdale window contractor, bring it. The free second opinion review costs you nothing and tells you exactly what you’re looking at before you commit.
You can also read more about the full Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale services Sightline provides, or return to the home page to explore the complete range of window and door categories we install.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2012.
Pricing reflects the Fort Lauderdale market as of 2026. Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale offers free estimates – call (754) 666-7478.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Sightline Windows & Doors Fort Lauderdale
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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"The survey measurements and the quote were the same piece of paper. Nothing changed on install day, which is not what happened with the two other companies we had out."
- Annette R."They photographed the rotten sill they found under the old frame before replacing it, and the extra cost was agreed in writing before they carried on."
- Rosalind C."Replaced eight windows. They showed me the U-factor on the units they were actually fitting rather than the brochure numbers."
- Kofi B.