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

Trusted Window Installation for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners

Window installation in Fort Lauderdale typically costs $650-$2,400 per opening depending on frame material, glazing specification, and whether the unit is impact-rated for HVHZ compliance. Most residential projects we measure in Fort Lauderdale are completed within 2-5 weeks from signed scope to final inspection, with the written quote delivered at the same visit as the measured survey.

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Since 2012, Sightline Windows & Doors has installed and replaced more than 18,000 windows and doors across Broward County under the Haven Standard. Every job begins with a measured survey the customer keeps, and the written price cannot differ from that document. In Fort Lauderdale’s coastal climate, we regularly see aluminum frames corroded by salt air in neighborhoods like Coral Ridge and Las Olas Isles, vinyl frames warped by heat gain in Victoria Park, and original single-pane units still in place in 1950s-era homes throughout Rio Vista. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival. Live phone coverage is available 24/7 at (754) 666-7478.

What Our Window Installation Service Includes

Single & Double Hung Windows

Single hung windows have one operable sash; double hung units allow both sashes to move, which matters in Fort Lauderdale’s humid climate because you can open the top sash to release heat while keeping the bottom closed for security. We install these in historic homes throughout Victoria Park and Colee Hammock where sightline proportions must match existing fenestration, and in new construction in Flagler Village where code requires impact-rated glazing. Our measured survey records the exact rough opening, the existing frame’s plumb and square readings, and the glazing specification needed for the customer’s insurance wind mitigation form.

Horizontal Roller Windows

Horizontal rollers glide on a track and work well where exterior projection is limited, common in Fort Lauderdale’s zero-lot-line homes and condo balconies along the Intracoastal. We specify these for bedrooms requiring egress compliance in Wilton Manors and Oakland Park duplexes, where the sill height and clear opening dimensions are measured to the sixteenth. Sightline carries horizontal roller lines from PGT and CGI with aluminum or vinyl frames, and we document the operable force and latch engagement in the photo record delivered at completion.

3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows

These units create wide glass walls for Fort Lauderdale’s indoor-outdoor living, popular in renovations along the New River and in mid-century modern homes throughout Coral Ridge Country Club. The center panel typically slides while the outer panels remain fixed, though we also install 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows where all three panels move. Our survey measures the header deflection, checks the existing slab for level, and specifies whether the track mounts to the finish floor or recesses into the slab. We have installed 3-lite rollers up to 144 inches wide in Fort Lauderdale homes, with laminated impact glass meeting Miami-Dade HVHZ protocols.

Casement Windows

Casement Windows hinge at the side and crank outward, catching cross-breezes off the Atlantic or the Intracoastal better than any other operable style. We install these in northeast-facing bedrooms throughout Galt Ocean Mile and in custom homes in Harbor Beach where the architect specified specific sightline dimensions to preserve water views. The crank mechanism, hinge hardware, and multi-point locking system are all photographed during installation and noted in the written scope. Our crews verify the egress clear opening and the 90-degree swing arc before the unit is sealed.

Awning & Hopper Windows

Awning & Hopper Windows hinge at the top and open outward; hoppers hinge at the bottom and open inward. In Fort Lauderdale, awnings are specified above fixed picture windows to allow ventilation during rain, common in homes along Las Olas Isles where afternoon thunderstorms arrive without warning. Hoppers appear in basement-level spaces and as transoms in mid-century homes throughout Sunrise Key. We measure the hinge-side reinforcement, specify the proper sill pan for water management, and document the operable clearance to confirm the unit will not strike interior blinds or exterior shutters.

Picture & Fixed Windows

Fixed windows do not open. They cost less than operable units, allow larger glass areas, and appear in Fort Lauderdale homes where the priority is the view rather than ventilation, particularly in great rooms facing the New River or the ocean. Our survey records the glass-to-frame ratio, specifies whether the unit needs laminated or insulating glass, and notes any tint or low-e coating required for SHGC compliance under Florida’s energy code. We have installed fixed units up to 60 square feet in single openings, with steel reinforcement and structural silicone anchoring per the manufacturer’s HVHZ engineering.

Bay & Bow Windows

Bay & Bow Windows project in three planes, typically with a fixed center and operable flanks; bow windows use four or more panels to create a curved projection. These appear in 1980s and 1990s homes throughout Plantation and Sunrise, and in renovations where the owner wants to expand interior space without adding square footage. Our measured survey includes the roof pitch above the projection, the structural support condition, and the head flashing integration with the existing soffit. We specify PGT or CGI units with matching sightlines across the fixed and operable panels, and we document the seat board installation and insulation in the photo record.

Garden Windows

Garden windows project outward with glass on five sides, creating a shelf for plants and a greenhouse effect. In Fort Lauderdale, these are specified in kitchens facing north or east where direct sun is limited, particularly in homes throughout Imperial Point and Boulevard Gardens. Our survey measures the projection clearance to walkways and the structural support at the sill, specifies tempered glass for the sloped top, and documents the integrated vent and the shelf weight rating in the written scope.

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Brands We Service for Window Installation

We specify from eight manufacturer lines, chosen by what the opening requires, not by what is in stock. PGT is our most-specified impact line for Fort Lauderdale’s HVHZ zone; we have installed thousands of their WinGuard and EnergyVue series, and we carry their full catalog of frame colors, grid patterns, and hardware finishes. CGI serves the same coastal market with their Estate and Targa collections, which we specify when the architect requires a narrower sightline or a specific muntin profile. Our measured survey notes the exact PGT or CGI product code, and the written quote references that specification so there is no substitution at installation.

CWS provides vinyl-frame impact and non-impact lines that we install in Fort Lauderdale homes where thermal performance is the priority and the budget does not accommodate aluminum impact pricing. ES Windows offers aluminum and vinyl hybrid frames with specific coastal hardware packages; we have installed their products in condo associations throughout Galt Ocean Mile and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea where the association’s engineer specified a particular pressure rating. Whether you have PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, or any other make, we can measure the existing unit, identify the specification, and install to the manufacturer’s HVHZ protocol.

Signs You Need Window Installation Right Now

• Visible frame corrosion or vinyl distortion. In Fort Lauderdale’s salt-air environment, aluminum frames pit and white-corrode within 10-15 years of installation, particularly on east-facing elevations. Vinyl frames soften and bow from heat gain, breaking the seal between sash and frame. Either condition allows water intrusion that damages the wall cavity before you see interior staining.
• Condensation between glass panes. This indicates seal failure in an insulating glass unit. The desiccant inside the spacer is saturated, and the thermal performance is gone. In Fort Lauderdale’s cooling-dominated climate, you are paying to dehumidify air that the failed unit is re-humidifying.
• Operable sashes that stick, drift, or refuse to latch. These are symptoms of frame racking, balance failure, or hardware wear. A window that cannot latch is a window that cannot resist wind pressure, which matters for insurance compliance and personal safety during tropical weather.
• Draft or temperature stratification near the glass. Hold your hand near the glass on a hot afternoon. If you feel radiant heat or detect air movement at the weatherstrip, the unit’s U-factor or air infiltration rating has degraded. In homes throughout Fort Lauderdale’s 33301 and 33304 ZIP codes, we regularly measure 15-20 degree temperature differences between the window wall and the interior on south-facing rooms with failed units.
• Visible water staining or softened drywall at the window perimeter. This indicates flashing failure, sealant degradation, or frame leakage. In Fort Lauderdale’s driving-rain climate, water finds the path of least resistance and travels along the header before dropping at the corner. By the time you see interior damage, the wall cavity has been wet for multiple rain events.

Our Window Installation Process - Step by Step

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   Measured survey and written scope. Our technician arrives at the scheduled time, verifies identity by license number, and measures every opening with a laser measure and digital level. The survey records rough opening dimensions, existing frame condition, wall thickness, interior and exterior trim profiles, and the customer’s product preference from our eight manufacturer lines. The customer keeps this survey. The written quote, referencing that survey by date and technician, is delivered within 24 hours.
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   Product specification and order. Once the customer approves the written scope, we specify the exact manufacturer, series, and options, and we provide the production timeline. Impact-rated units from PGT or CGI typically require 6-10 weeks; non-impact vinyl from CWS or ES Windows ships in 3-5 weeks. The order confirmation, with the written price, is signed before any deposit is accepted.
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   Permit application and inspection scheduling. We pull the permit with the City of Fort Lauderdale or the relevant municipality, and we schedule the required inspections at rough-in and final. The permit card is posted on site, and the customer receives a copy of the approved plans. In Broward County, impact-rated installations require a Miami-Dade HVHZ product approval number on the label, which we verify before the unit leaves our warehouse.
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   Installation and documentation. Our crew arrives in uniform, installs per the manufacturer’s written protocol, and photographs each stage: the existing unit removal, the rough opening condition, the sill pan and flashing installation, the unit set and shim, the sealant application, and the finished operation. These photos are compiled into the documented photo record delivered with the final invoice.
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   Final inspection and 365-Day Done Right Promise. The municipal inspector verifies code compliance, and our technician performs a walkthrough with the customer, demonstrating operation, cleaning, and warranty registration. The 365-Day Done Right Promise, written into the Haven Standard, covers any adjustment or correction at no charge. The customer receives the final invoice, the photo record, the warranty documents, and the permit closure certificate.

How Much Does Window Installation Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

Window Installation Near Fort Lauderdale - Our Service Area

We install and replace windows throughout Broward County and adjacent municipalities, including Window Installation in Wilton Manors, Window Installation in Oakland Park, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Sunrise, Hollywood, Tamarac, and Margate. Response time for measured surveys is typically 24-48 hours from contact in Fort Lauderdale proper, and 48-72 hours in outlying areas. We maintain current licensing and insurance for every municipality we serve, and we pull permits directly with each city’s building department.

Frequently Asked Questions - Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale

Schedule Your Window Installation Service in Fort Lauderdale Today

Call (754) 666-7478 to schedule your free measured survey. You will receive a written price before any work starts, a documented photo record when the job is done, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise on every installation. Live phone coverage is available 24/7. Your estimate is free and carries no obligation.

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