Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale - Free Measure, Exact Written Quote

Trusted Window Replacement for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners

Window replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $650-$2,400 per opening depending on frame type, glazing specification, and whether the install is a full-frame removal or an insert replacement. Most single-window replacements are completed in one working day; multi-opening projects in Fort Lauderdale homes from Victoria Park to Coral Ridge usually finish within two to three days. Call (754) 666-7478 to schedule your free measured survey - the written quote you receive is the same document we install against, with no change orders.

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Since 2012, Sightline Windows & Doors has replaced more than 18,000 windows and doors under the Haven Standard. Every job begins with a measured survey the customer keeps, proceeds with a written price before any work starts, and concludes with a documented photo record. In Fort Lauderdale, we regularly see salt-air corrosion on aluminum frames in Harbor Beach, water intrusion from failed glazing seals in Las Olas Isles, and impact-code gaps in pre-2002 construction throughout the city. We don’t guess at the cause. We measure the frame opening, test the existing glazing, and specify the replacement by U-factor, SHGC, and wind-load rating - then we name the price in writing.

Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival. Live phone coverage is available 24/7. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every job, not offered as a courtesy.

What Our Window Replacement Service Includes

Full Frame Replacement

Full frame replacement removes the entire existing window - sash, frame, and often the exterior trim - down to the rough opening. You need this when the frame itself has rotted, corroded, or shifted out of square, or when you’re changing the window style or size. In Fort Lauderdale, we perform full frame replacements on homes from the 1950s-1980s in neighborhoods like Poinsettia Heights and Lake Ridge, where original jalousie or single-hung aluminum frames have reached end of service life. Our crew measures the rough opening to 1/16 inch, documents the wall condition with photos you receive, and installs a new frame system with integrated flashing to meet Florida Building Code TAS 201 and HVHZ requirements.

Insert Window Replacement

Insert replacement, also called pocket replacement, installs a new window unit inside the existing frame, preserving exterior trim and interior drywall. This works when the frame is structurally sound and square within 1/4 inch across the diagonal. We recommend inserts for Fort Lauderdale homes built 1990-2010 in areas like Imperial Point and Coral Shores, where the original vinyl or aluminum frames are still viable but the glazing has failed or the hardware is obsolete. The measured survey determines whether your opening qualifies - we don’t sell an insert where a full frame is required. Insert jobs typically reduce labor cost by 30-40% and finish with no interior or exterior trim repair.

Vinyl Replacement Windows

Vinyl replacement windows use PVC-U frames with multi-chamber construction and welded corners, specified for thermal performance and minimal maintenance. In Fort Lauderdale’s climate, vinyl performs well when the compound is formulated for UV stabilization and the frame includes weep systems that handle driving rain. We specify vinyl from PGT and CWS for homes in Lauderdale Lakes and North Lauderdale, where cost-efficient energy upgrades are the priority, and from ECO Window Systems where enhanced thermal breaks are required. Every vinyl unit we install carries a written U-factor and SHGC rating, matched to your home’s exposure - west-facing openings in Fort Lauderdale get different glass packages than north-facing ones.

Energy-Efficient Upgrade

An energy-efficient upgrade replaces single-pane or failed dual-pane units with low-emissivity (low-E) glazing, warm-edge spacers, and argon gas fill, cutting solar heat gain and reducing HVAC load. In Fort Lauderdale, where cooling dominates energy bills, we target SHGC below 0.25 for east and west exposures and U-factor below 0.30 for all orientations. We’ve documented 15-25% cooling cost reductions in homes from Sunrise to our Window Replacement in Plantation after upgrading to ES Windows or ECO Window Systems high-performance lines. The upgrade includes a written performance prediction based on your current FPL usage, not a generic claim. We pull permits through the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division and schedule inspection to close the permit.

Window Maintenance & Care

Window maintenance and care extends service life and identifies replacement needs before failure causes water damage or security compromise. Our maintenance visit includes sash operation testing, weatherstrip inspection, drainage path verification, and glazing seal examination with photo documentation. In Fort Lauderdale, we recommend annual maintenance for impact-rated units in coastal exposure zones like Harbor Beach and Rio Vista, where salt accumulation accelerates hardware corrosion. Maintenance visits also verify that prior installations meet current code - we’ve found non-compliant installations in homes from the 2004-2005 building boom that require correction to maintain insurance coverage under Florida’s updated windstorm requirements.

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Brands We Service for Window Replacement

We service and replace units from PGT, the Southwest Florida manufacturer whose WinGuard and EnergyVue lines dominate the impact-rated market. We’ve installed hundreds of PGT units in Fort Lauderdale, from standard single-hungs in Coral Ridge Country Club estates to custom geometric shapes in Las Olas Isles. We stock PGT hardware and maintain direct specification access to their engineering team for non-standard openings.

CGI’s Estate Collection and Sentinel lines are our specification for Fort Lauderdale homes requiring narrow-frame impact performance with maximum glass area. We’ve replaced failed CGI units from the 2008-2012 installation wave in neighborhoods like Victoria Park, where original glazing seals have reached end of design life. CWS and ES Windows round out our impact and energy-efficient offerings - CWS for value-engineered new construction replacement, ES Windows for projects requiring Miami-Dade NOA certification at competitive specification. Whether you have PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, or any other make, we can assess the unit, name the replacement cost in writing, and install to the Haven Standard.

Signs You Need Window Replacement Right Now

• Visible moisture or fog between glass panes. This indicates seal failure in insulated glass units (IGUs), which permanently compromises thermal performance. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, failed seals accelerate frame corrosion and can breed mold in the sash track. We test IGU argon retention and specify replacement glazing or full sash replacement depending on frame condition.
• Frame warping, cracking, or soft spots. Vinyl frames chalk and crack under UV exposure; wood frames rot from condensation or leaks; aluminum corrodes at weep holes and sill joints. We measure frame squareness and document deterioration with photos you keep. Replacement is required when structural integrity fails - a warped frame cannot maintain glazing compression or weatherstrip contact.
• Difficulty operating sashes or locking hardware. Binding, sticking, or non-engaging locks indicate frame racking, sash balance failure, or hardware wear. In Fort Lauderdale’s older homes, particularly in Lake Ridge and Poinsettia Heights, we’ve found original aluminum single-hungs with corroded balances that no longer counterweight the sash. This is a safety issue - a dropped sash can cause injury - and replacement is the correct solution.
• Drafts or temperature stratification near windows. Air infiltration around frames or through failed weatherstrip increases HVAC runtime and creates comfort complaints. We use smoke pencil testing and thermal imaging during the measured survey to locate leakage paths. Replacement with properly flashed modern units eliminates the infiltration source, not just the symptom.
• Storm damage or impact compromise. Post-hurricane window assessment in Fort Lauderdale requires checking for hidden laminate delamination in impact-rated glass, frame fastener pull-out, and sill pan displacement. Even intact-looking units may have lost their design pressure rating. We document impact damage with photo evidence for insurance submission and specify replacement units that restore code compliance.

Our Window Replacement Process - Step by Step

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   Measured survey and written quote. A uniformed technician arrives at your Fort Lauderdale home with license identification, measures each opening to 1/16 inch, tests existing unit operation, and documents conditions with photos. You receive the measured survey to keep. The written quote derived from that survey is the final price - Haven Clause 1: Have it in writing. No change orders, no surprises.
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   Product specification and permit application. We specify the replacement unit by manufacturer, model, performance values, and finish - PGT, CGI, CWS, or ES Windows as the opening requires. For Fort Lauderdale installations, we apply for permits through the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services Division or Broward County Permitting, Building and Zoning as jurisdiction dictates. Permits are included; you don’t handle the paperwork.
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   Scheduled arrival with verified crew. Haven Clause 3: Verified Crews. The technicians who arrive are the technicians on the record - background-checked, uniformed, identified by license number. We don’t subcontract to unverified labor. Arrival is confirmed by text the morning of installation, with crew photos and estimated arrival window.
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   Installation with photo documentation. The crew removes the existing unit, prepares the opening, installs the replacement with manufacturer-specified fasteners and flashing, and tests operation. Every step is photographed - rough opening condition, flashing detail, fastener pattern, final operation test. These photos become your documented evidence, included standard.
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   Inspection, cleanup, and warranty activation. We schedule the required inspection, pass it, and close the permit. The job site is cleaned with HEPA vacuum and protective coverings removed. Your 365-Day Done Right Promise is activated in writing, and the photo record is delivered electronically. If anything is not done right, we make it right - written into the Haven Standard, not a verbal assurance.

How Much Does Window Replacement Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

Window Replacement Near Fort Lauderdale - Our Service Area

We replace windows throughout Broward County and adjacent municipalities, with typical response times of same-day to 48 hours for measured surveys. Our primary service area includes Window Replacement in Wilton Manors, Window Replacement in Oakland Park, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Sunrise, Hollywood, Tamarac, and Margate. In Wilton Manors, we frequently replace 1960s-era jalousie and awning windows with code-compliant impact units. Oakland Park’s mid-century ranch stock often requires full frame replacement with sill pan remediation. From the home base in Fort Lauderdale, our crews carry PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows inventory for common sizes, reducing lead times on standard replacements.

Frequently Asked Questions - Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale

Schedule Your Window Replacement Service in Fort Lauderdale Today

Call (754) 666-7478 to schedule your free measured survey. You’ll receive a written price before any work starts, a background-checked uniformed crew identified by license number, and a documented photo record when the job is done. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every job. Live phone coverage is available 24/7. No obligation, no change orders, no surprises - Haven Clause 1 through 5, in writing.

Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2012.