Custom & Geometric Windows in Fort Lauderdale - Free Measure, Exact Written Quote

Trusted Custom & Geometric Windows for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners

Custom and geometric window installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $2,800-$8,500 per opening depending on shape, size, and whether impact-rated glass is required. Most projects are completed in 4-8 weeks from measured survey to final installation, with the written quote locked at the survey stage. Call (754) 666-7478 to schedule your measured survey - the document you keep and the price we honor are the same.

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Since 2012, Sightline Windows & Doors has installed more than 18,000 openings under the Haven Standard, and a growing share of those have been Custom & Geometric Windows - Fort Lauderdale projects in the city’s architectural mix. The city presents a specific challenge: mid-century modern homes in Imperial Point with their clerestory triangles, waterfront estates in Harbor Beach with arched transoms, and the oversized curtain walls going into new construction along the New River. Each requires a measured survey that accounts for structural load, Florida Product Approval for wind-borne debris, and the sightline geometry that determines whether the frame will read as intended from the interior. We do not estimate these. We measure, document, and write the price before any work starts. That is Haven Clause 1.

Fort Lauderdale’s 2023 amendments to the Florida Building Code, Sixth Edition, tightened requirements for custom shapes in High-Velocity Hurricane Zones. A geometric window without the proper DP rating for its specific exposure category cannot pass inspection, and many of the older custom units we see in Coral Ridge and Rio Vista were installed before these standards existed. If you are replacing or adding, the opening must be treated as new construction for code purposes. We pull the permits, coordinate inspections, and deliver the documentation. The photo record is standard on every job, not an add-on.

What Our Custom & Geometric Windows Service Includes

Custom Impact Windows

Custom impact windows are manufactured to a specific dimensional and shape specification while carrying a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance or Florida Product Approval for large-missile impact. You need these when your opening is non-rectangular, oversized, or positioned in an exposure that standard catalog units cannot cover. In Fort Lauderdale, we regularly see this requirement on second-story gables facing the Intracoastal, where the wind load combines with a shaped opening that no stock unit fits. Sightline measures the rough opening to 1/16 inch, specifies the reinforcement at the mullion, and selects from PGT or CGI lines based on the DP rating and sightline width the architecture demands. The written scope includes the frame depth, glazing make-up, and hardware finish before any deposit is taken.

Geometric & Shaped Windows

Pompano Beach Custom & Geometric Windows include triangles, trapezoids, pentagons, and polygons that serve as standalone features or companion units above or beside rectangular openings. You need these when the design calls for a specific angular statement - common in the butterfly roofs of Victoria Park and the contemporary builds in Flagler Village. The critical factor is the sill angle and how it sheds water; a poorly specified geometric in Fort Lauderdale’s driving rains will leak at the corner joints. Sightline uses a digital sightline measurement to verify the angle against the manufacturer’s fabrication limits, then specifies a unit from CWS or ES Windows with the proper corner construction and weep system. We have replaced failed geometrics in Las Olas Isles where the original installer did not account for the 6:12 pitch and water pooled at the low corner.

Arched & Curved Windows

Arched and curved windows incorporate a radius top, full circle, or eyebrow shape that requires either true curved glass or segmented lites. You need these for Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial revival homes in Coral Gables-adjacent neighborhoods, or for Custom & Geometric Windows - Hollywood and barrel-vaulted entries common in Harbor Beach. The decision between a true radius unit and a segmented approximation affects both price and sightline quality; segmented units read as faceted from inside, which some clients accept for cost savings and others reject. Sightline provides both options in writing with the price difference named in dollars. We have fabricated true radius units from PGT’s custom division for a 14-foot springline in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and we have value-engineered segmented solutions for a multi-unit renovation in Wilton Manors where the budget was fixed. The measured survey includes a template or digital radius verification.

Oversized Openings

Oversized openings exceed the standard manufacturing limits for width, height, or combined square footage, requiring either a custom unit or a properly mulled combination. You need these for great-room curtain walls, corner-meet sliding systems with fixed sidelites, or the floor-to-ceiling glass increasingly specified in Fort Lauderdale’s new waterfront construction. The structural challenge is deflection: a 10-foot by 12-foot fixed unit in a high-rise on Galt Ocean Drive must accommodate building movement without glass-to-metal contact. Sightline specifies laminated glass with structural silicone, calculates the bite depth at the frame, and coordinates with the project’s structural engineer when required. We installed a 16-foot wide by 10-foot high combination for a home in Seven Isles that required a crane set and temporary weather protection; the photo record documents every phase, and the written price included the crane and the protection.

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Brands We Service for Custom & Geometric Windows

We specify, install, and service custom and geometric units from eight manufacturer lines, selected by what the opening requires rather than what is in stock. For impact-rated custom shapes in Fort Lauderdale, we draw heavily from PGT and CGI. PGT’s WinGuard custom division has produced true radius and geometric units for hundreds of our installations since 2012, with fabrication lead times that we verify in writing before the quote is issued. CGI’s Estate Collection offers segmented and true arch options with narrow sightlines that read well in contemporary applications; we have specified their units for multiple homes in Rio Vista where the interior trim is minimal and the frame is visible. Both manufacturers maintain Florida Product Approval for shapes that many competitors cannot certify.

For non-impact custom geometrics and oversized openings, we regularly specify CWS and ES Windows. CWS provides excellent value on large-format fixed units with thermal break framing, and we have used their systems for Plantation Custom & Geometric Windows and oversized openings in Sunrise where impact rating is not required by code. ES Windows offers European-influenced sightlines with custom shape capability that suits the modern architecture in Flagler Village and the FATVillage arts district. Whether you have PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, or any other make, we can service, replace, or specify the unit your opening demands. Our measured survey identifies the existing manufacturer and series when possible, and we verify compatibility before writing the scope.

Signs You Need Custom & Geometric Windows Right Now

• Visible water intrusion at corner joints or mullions. Geometric and arched units fail first at the compound angles where standard weatherstripping cannot seal. In Fort Lauderdale’s summer storms, a leaking triangle or radius top will channel water directly into the wall cavity, and by the time you see interior damage, the framing may be compromised. We inspect the corner construction and specify replacement with proper sill angles and weep drainage.
• Fogging between glass lites in an insulated unit. This indicates seal failure, and in custom shapes, the replacement unit must match the original fabrication exactly or the sightline will read incorrectly. We measure the existing lite, verify the spacer width, and order from the original manufacturer or a qualified custom fabricator. The written quote includes the glass make-up and any low-E or tint specification.
• Cracked or chipped glass in an impact-rated unit. Even surface damage to the outer lite of a laminated impact unit compromises the wind-borne debris protection. Florida Building Code requires replacement, and the new unit must carry current Product Approval. We verify the exposure category for your Fort Lauderdale address - many homes near the beach are in the most stringent zone - and specify accordingly.
• Difficulty operating or locking arched or radius units. Curved frames distort under load, and hardware that once aligned will bind as the structure settles. This is common in older arched windows in Coral Ridge and Victoria Park. We assess whether the frame can be re-squared or if the unit has reached end of service life, and we write both options with prices.
• Renovation or addition requiring a non-standard opening. If your architect has drawn a shape that no catalog unit satisfies, the project stalls at specification. We work from architectural drawings or field dimensions, identify the manufacturer with fabrication capability for that shape and DP rating, and deliver a written quote that includes lead time. We have resolved specification deadlocks for projects in Harbor Beach and Las Olas Isles by identifying a custom solution the architect had not sourced.

Our Custom & Geometric Windows Process - Step by Step

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   Measured survey and documentation. A background-checked, uniformed technician arrives at your Fort Lauderdale property with license number visible, and measures every opening to 1/16 inch using digital calipers and laser distance meters. For custom shapes, we create a template or digital radius verification. You receive a copy of the survey before we leave. This document is the basis for the written quote; it cannot change without a new measurement.
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   Written quote with specification. Within 48 hours, you receive a written scope that names the manufacturer, series, glass make-up, hardware finish, and installed price in dollars. For custom units, the quote includes fabrication lead time and any crane or access requirements. Haven Clause 1 requires that this quote and the measured survey align; there are no line items added later.
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   Permit application and approval. We pull the building permit for all custom and geometric installations in Fort Lauderdale, including the Florida Product Approval documentation for impact-rated units. The permit application references the specific manufacturer and model; inspectors verify this in the field. We coordinate scheduling and attend inspections as required.
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   Fabrication and delivery. Custom units typically require 4-6 weeks for fabrication, with true radius and oversized units occasionally extending to 8 weeks. We confirm the production schedule in writing and notify you when the unit ships. For projects with multiple openings, we stage delivery to minimize site disruption.
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   Installation and documentation. Our crew installs per the manufacturer’s published instructions and the Haven Standard, with the measured survey on site for reference. We photograph the rough opening before, the installation sequence, and the finished unit. You receive the photo record, the final invoice matching the written quote, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise documentation. Haven Clause 4: Evidence on every job.

How Much Does Custom & Geometric Windows Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

Custom & Geometric Windows Near Fort Lauderdale - Our Service Area

We install and replace custom and geometric windows across Fort Lauderdale and the adjacent municipalities, including Custom & Geometric Windows in Wilton Manors, Custom & Geometric Windows in Oakland Park, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Sunrise, Hollywood, Tamarac, and Margate. Response time for a measured survey is typically 24-48 hours from contact in the core Fort Lauderdale area, with 48-72 hours for outlying cities. For projects in home territory requiring crane access or marine delivery, we coordinate logistics during the initial survey. The same Haven Standard governs every installation regardless of location.

Frequently Asked Questions - Custom & Geometric Windows in Fort Lauderdale

Schedule Your Custom & Geometric Windows Service in Fort Lauderdale Today

Call (754) 666-7478 to schedule your measured survey. A background-checked, uniformed technician will arrive at your Fort Lauderdale property, document every opening to 1/16 inch, and deliver a written quote that matches the survey exactly. The price is named in dollars before any work starts, the permit and inspection are our responsibility, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every installation. Live phone coverage is available 24/7. There is no obligation until you approve the written scope.

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