Windows & Doors Cost Breakdown: The Pompano Beach Homeowner's Reference for 2026

Windows & Doors Cost Breakdown: The Pompano Beach Homeowner’s Reference for 2026

The average Pompano Beach impact window quote advertised online reflects product cost only. Permit fees, installation labor, and debris disposal typically add $180-$340 per opening - a number that should appear on page one of any legitimate contract. Most homeowners we meet in neighborhoods like Harbor Village, Garden Isles, and Collier Manor have already collected three or four quotes before calling us, and the spread between the lowest and highest can exceed $8,000 on a whole-house job. That gap rarely traces back to the windows themselves. It traces back to what each quote chooses to name, and what it buries.

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In this guide - a companion to our Complete Guide to Windows & Doors in Pompano Beach - we break down every cost category that belongs in a legitimate 2026 window and door replacement project in Pompano Beach: the product, the measured survey, the permitted installation labor, and the disposal. We use current Broward County permit schedules and labor rates we’ve tracked across our own installations. By the end, you’ll know which line items to demand in writing, and which omissions should make you set the quote aside.

Quick Answer

A complete window or door replacement in Pompano Beach in 2026 runs $650-$1,850 per opening for impact-rated products, with total project costs of $8,500-$28,000 for a typical single-family home. The per-opening figure includes the window or door unit, Broward County permit fees, installation labor, and debris disposal. Non-impact, energy-efficient replacements start lower, around $420-$780 per opening, but do not meet Florida Building Code requirements for wind-borne debris regions east of I-95.

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Table of Contents

• The Four Cost Categories Every Quote Should Name
• Broward County Permit Fees: 2026 Schedule
• Labor Rates by Frame Type and Opening Size
• Like-for-Like Replacement vs. Opening Modification
• The Measured Survey: What It Costs and Why It Matters
• Sample Line-Item Invoice: 10-Opening Pompano Beach Project
• Product Tiers and Manufacturer Lines
• Common Mistakes to Avoid
• When to Call a Professional
• Frequently Asked Questions
• The Bottom Line

The Four Cost Categories Every Quote Should Name

Every legitimate window and door replacement in Pompano Beach contains four distinct cost categories. A quote that names only one or two is not giving you a lower price. It is deferring costs you will pay later, or absorbing them in ways that remove your ability to compare.

Product cost is the window or door unit itself: the frame, the glazing, the hardware, and the factory finish. In Pompano Beach, this is almost always an impact-rated product meeting Florida Building Code TAS 201, TAS 203, or ASTM E1886/E1996 for large missile impact. Product cost varies by frame material, glazing package, and manufacturer. A standard single-hung aluminum impact window from PGT or CGI runs $340-$580 for the unit alone. A vinyl-framed equivalent from CWS or ECO Window Systems runs $380-$620. High-performance laminated glass upgrades, Low-E coatings, and argon gas fills add $45-$120 per opening.

Measured survey is the documented field measurement that produces the exact dimensions, frame condition readings, and sightline assessments used to order the product and scope the labor. At Sightline, this survey is a physical document the customer keeps, and the written quote cannot differ from it. Some competitors call this a “free estimate” and absorb the cost elsewhere in the invoice. We list it separately because Haven Clause 1 requires the price to be written before any work starts, and the measurement and the quote are the same document.

Permitted installation labor covers the removal of the existing unit, preparation of the opening, installation of the new product per manufacturer specification, flashing and sealant application, and final inspection readiness. In Broward County, this work requires a building permit for every opening. Labor rates vary by frame type, opening size, and whether the existing opening requires modification.

Disposal and site restoration includes debris hauling, landfill fees, and minor touch work to interior and exterior finishes. In Pompano Beach, where many homes in older neighborhoods like Old Pompano and Kester Park have stucco or coquina exteriors, disposal costs run higher than in jurisdictions with lighter construction. The weight of impact glass alone adds $12-$18 per opening in hauling fees compared to standard annealed glass.

A quote that names all four categories lets you compare line item to line item. A quote that bundles them into a single “installed price” removes that ability, and the bundling almost always favors the contractor.

Broward County Permit Fees: 2026 Schedule

Broward County uses a two-part permit fee structure for residential window and door replacement: a base permit fee calculated per project, plus an inspection fee per opening. The structure changed in 2023 when the county moved to a flat inspection fee model, and it remains in place for 2026.

For a typical single-family window and door replacement in Pompano Beach, the base building permit fee is $185 for the first $5,000 of project value, plus $7.50 for each additional $1,000 of value. A $14,000 whole-house impact window project therefore carries a base permit fee of $252.50. Each opening then incurs a $45 inspection fee for the rough inspection and a $45 inspection fee for the final inspection, or $90 per opening total.

On a 10-opening project, permit and inspection fees total $1,152.50. On a 20-opening project, they total $1,952.50. These are not optional costs. Unpermitted window and door work in Broward County triggers a stop-work order, a double-fee penalty if discovered, and potential issues at resale when the owner’s disclosure or a buyer’s inspection reveals the omission. For details on compliance, see Windows & Doors Permits, Codes & Inspections in FL: What You Need to Know.

Some contractors in Pompano Beach quote “permit included” without specifying the amount. This is a red flag. The fee is fixed by the county. Naming it costs nothing and proves the contractor has actually pulled permits before.

2026 Broward County Permit Fee Summary

Labor Rates by Frame Type and Opening Size

Installation labor in Pompano Beach varies by three factors: frame material, opening dimensions, and whether the installation is on the first floor or above. The coastal environment adds a fourth variable: corrosion-resistant fasteners and sealants required within one mile of the saltwater line, which includes all of Pompano Beach east of Dixie Highway and most neighborhoods west to I-95.

Aluminum frames are the lightest to handle and fastest to install, but they require thermal break inspection and proper shimming to prevent deflection in high-wind conditions. Standard single-hung aluminum impact window, first floor, up to 40 united inches: $180-$240 labor per opening. Second floor or above 60 united inches: $240-$320.

Vinyl frames expand and contract more than aluminum, requiring accommodation at the head and sill for thermal movement. Installation takes 15-20% longer. Standard vinyl impact window, first floor, up to 40 united inches: $210-$280 labor. Second floor or above 60 united inches: $280-$380.

Fiberglass frames from manufacturers like Therma-Tru for door applications are the most dimensionally stable but the heaviest, often requiring two technicians for units above 50 united inches. Standard fiberglass door with impact sidelite: $340-$480 labor. Fiberglass is less common for windows in Pompano Beach due to cost, but we see it in custom architectural applications in beachfront properties along A1A.

Opening size categories matter because they determine whether standard installation techniques apply or whether additional structural support is needed. United inches (width plus height in inches) is the standard measure:

• Small opening: up to 60 united inches - standard labor rates apply
• Medium opening: 61-100 united inches - 15% labor premium for handling and flashing complexity
• Large opening: 101-140 united inches - 35% labor premium; may require crane or boom lift for second-story installation
• Extra-large opening: 141+ united inches - custom engineering review; labor quoted per project

In Pompano Beach, homes built between 1955 and 1985 in neighborhoods like Cresthaven and Leisureville often have smaller openings (52-58 united inches) that limit product selection to specific manufacturer lines. Homes built after 1992 in newer developments like Palm Aire and Cocoplum typically have larger openings designed for modern impact products, reducing the per-opening labor premium.

Like-for-Like Replacement vs. Opening Modification

The single biggest cost surprise in window and door replacement comes from misunderstanding the difference between a like-for-like replacement and an opening modification. Most homeowners assume they are buying the former. Many projects require the latter.

A like-for-like replacement installs a new window or door into the existing rough opening without changing the dimensions, the header, the sill, or the surrounding structure. The existing frame is removed, the opening is cleaned and prepped, and the new unit is installed to the same dimensions. This is the simplest, fastest, and least expensive installation type. Labor runs at the standard rates described above.

An opening modification changes any dimension or structural element of the opening. Common triggers in Pompano Beach include:

1. Converting single windows to picture windows or combinations. Removing the center mullion to create one larger opening requires a new header sized for the wider span. Header replacement with proper bearing on jack studs: $380-$620 per opening.
2. Enlarging openings for modern product lines. Many homeowners in older Pompano Beach homes want to upgrade from single-hung to horizontal roller or casement styles for better ventilation and egress. If the new unit is more than 2 inches larger in either dimension, the opening must be modified. Concrete block wall cutting: $45-$75 per linear foot of cut. Wood frame modification: $280-$420 per opening.
3. Reducing opening size. Less common, but occurs when a homeowner wants to replace a large, inefficient 1970s window with a smaller, high-performance unit. Requires new framing, header adjustment, and exterior patching. Cost: $320-$480 per opening.
4. Converting sliding glass doors to French doors or vice versa. The threshold, header, and often the adjacent wall section require modification. Typical range: $680-$1,200 per opening.
5. Adding or removing sidelites and transoms. Any change to the surrounding daylight opening triggers structural review. Cost varies widely; expect $280-$850 depending on complexity.

The critical point: a contractor cannot determine whether your job is like-for-like or modification without a measured survey that includes frame condition readings and rough opening dimensions. A quote given over the phone or from street photographs is guessing, and the guess almost always understates the actual scope.

At Sightline, our measured survey identifies modification triggers before the quote is written. Haven Clause 1 requires the written price to match the survey. If we find a modification requirement during installation that was not visible in the survey, we document it with photographs and absorb the cost if it falls within normal survey tolerance. We do not return with change orders for conditions that a competent survey should have caught.

The Measured Survey: What It Costs and Why It Matters

The measured survey is the foundation of every legitimate window and door replacement. It produces the exact dimensions, the frame condition assessment, the sightline measurements (the visible glass area after frame and sash obstruction), and the identification of any modification triggers. Without it, a quote is a projection. With it, a quote is a commitment.

In Pompano Beach, a standalone measured survey from an independent architectural surveyor runs $180-$280 for a typical single-family home. Some window companies absorb this cost into their “free estimate” and recover it through higher product margins or undisclosed labor add-ons. Others charge it separately and credit it against the project if the customer proceeds.

At Sightline, the measured survey is included in our process, but we do not call it free. We call it what it is: a documented service with a real cost, performed by a background-checked, uniformed technician who arrives with license number on record per Haven Clause 3. The customer keeps the survey document. The written quote references it by date and technician. The final invoice cannot deviate from it without documented cause and customer approval.

What a proper measured survey includes:

• Exact rough opening dimensions in three places: header, sill, and midpoint
• Frame material identification and condition rating (sound, repairable, or replace)
• Sightline measurement: the visible glass dimension after frame and sash profiles
• Glazing assessment: existing glass type, thickness, and any lamination
• Structural observations: header condition, jack stud integrity, water intrusion evidence
• Interior and exterior finish condition: stucco, drywall, trim, siding
• Photographic documentation of all findings
• Modification trigger identification with preliminary scope note

A survey that takes 15 minutes and produces a single page with width and height is not a measured survey. It is a measurement, and it is insufficient for a fixed-price commitment. In Pompano Beach, where salt air degradation of aluminum frames and stucco cracking around openings are common in homes more than 25 years old, the condition assessment is as important as the dimensions. See our Windows & Doors Warning Signs: A Pompano Beach Homeowner’s Reference Guide for what to look for.

Companies that roll the survey cost into a “free estimate” are not being generous. They are removing transparency. The cost exists. It is being paid. The only question is whether you can see where.

Sample Line-Item Invoice: 10-Opening Pompano Beach Project

Below is a representative line-item invoice for a 10-opening single-family impact window replacement in Pompano Beach, based on 2026 market rates and actual Broward County fee schedules. The home is a 1987 concrete block construction in the Garden Isles neighborhood, with standard single-hung aluminum windows being replaced with impact-rated vinyl units from CWS. Two openings require modification due to out-of-square conditions found during survey.

This invoice reflects $1,089 per opening, at the lower end of the range for a complete impact window replacement in Pompano Beach. Several factors push projects higher: larger openings, fiberglass or premium aluminum frames, additional modifications, second-story boom lift requirements, or custom geometric shapes. Several factors push lower: like-for-like replacement on all openings, first-floor-only installation, or selection of a more economical manufacturer line.

The critical feature of this invoice is that every cost category is named. The customer can verify the permit fee against Broward County’s published schedule. The customer can compare the product cost against manufacturer list prices. The customer can see exactly where the modification costs arise and why. This is Haven Clause 1 and Haven Clause 5 in practice: the price is written before work starts, and there are no surprises.

Product Tiers and Manufacturer Lines

Sightline specifies products by what the opening requires, not by what is in stock. We draw from eight manufacturer lines, each positioned at a different performance and price tier. In Pompano Beach, where the Florida Building Code mandates impact resistance for all new and replacement windows and doors, the baseline is not “standard” versus “impact.” The baseline is impact-rated, with gradations in frame material, glazing performance, and architectural flexibility.

Economy impact tier: CWS and ECO Window Systems provide vinyl-framed impact windows that meet code minimums for large missile impact at the most accessible price points. Typical range: $340-$520 per unit for standard sizes. These are appropriate for rental properties, budget-conscious homeowners, and openings where architectural distinction is not required. U-factor typically 0.30-0.33; SHGC 0.25-0.28.

Mid-performance impact tier: PGT and CGI dominate this category in South Florida. Aluminum frames with thermal breaks, wider range of operating styles (single-hung, horizontal roller, casement, awning), and improved U-factor (0.28-0.30) and SHGC (0.23-0.26). Typical range: $420-$680 per unit. These are the most commonly specified products in Pompano Beach owner-occupied homes built 1985-2010.

High-performance impact tier: ES Windows and Mr-Glass offer enhanced laminated glass packages, slimmer frame profiles for maximum sightline, and custom color and finish options. U-factor 0.25-0.28; SHGC 0.20-0.24. Typical range: $580-$920 per unit. Appropriate for beachfront properties, homes with expansive glass walls, and owners prioritizing energy performance and visible glass area.

Door specialization: Therma-Tru provides fiberglass entry door systems with impact-rated glass options and composite frames that resist the salt-air degradation common in Pompano Beach within one mile of the Intracoastal or Atlantic. Entry systems with sidelites: $1,800-$3,400 installed. Sliding and French door systems from PGT and CGI: $2,200-$4,800 depending on size and configuration.

Custom and geometric: ViewLux and select CGI custom programs manufacture radius tops, octagons, trapezoids, and other architectural shapes. These require measured survey with full-size template verification and typically carry 40-80% premiums over standard rectangular units. Lead times run 8-14 weeks versus 4-6 weeks for standard products.

The right product for a given opening depends on orientation (east- and west-facing openings in Pompano Beach receive more solar heat gain and benefit from lower SHGC), exposure to salt air (closer to the water, more corrosion-resistant hardware matters), and the homeowner’s priority: first cost, energy performance, or sightline maximization. We specify accordingly, and we document the specification in the written quote.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Accepting a phone quote without a measured survey. A contractor who prices your job from a satellite photo or your description cannot commit to a fixed price. The number is provisional, and the final invoice will differ. Demand a written survey the technician signs and you keep.
• Ignoring the permit line item. In Pompano Beach, unpermitted window work voids your homeowner’s insurance wind coverage for those openings and creates disclosure obligations at sale. A quote without a permit fee is either unpermitted or hiding the cost.
• Assuming all impact windows are equal. “Impact-rated” describes a test result, not a performance level. Two windows can both pass large missile impact while differing by 30% in U-factor and 40% in sightline. The product specification sheet, not the label, tells you what you’re buying.
• Comparing product cost to installed cost. A $340 window and a $1,089 installed opening are not the same thing, and treating them as comparable leads to budget shortfalls. The legitimate comparison is total project cost, line-item to line-item.
• Overlooking disposal in coastal jurisdictions. Pompano Beach’s proximity to the Atlantic means heavier impact glass and often concrete block debris. Disposal costs run 20-35% higher than inland Florida markets. A quote that assumes standard disposal rates will recover the difference somewhere else.
• Signing without a modification contingency clause. Even the best survey cannot see inside a wall. A proper contract names the conditions under which modification costs apply, how they are calculated, and who approves them. Absent this, the contractor controls the change order process entirely.
• Choosing product over installer. The best window in the wrong opening, improperly flashed, with corroded fasteners in salt air, will fail before a mid-tier product installed to manufacturer specification. The installer’s documentation, crew verification, and warranty matter as much as the product name.

When to Call a Professional

Window and door replacement in Pompano Beach is not a project for the general handyman or the ambitious homeowner with a weekend. Impact-rated products weigh 40-60% more than standard windows. The fastening schedule for coastal wind zones requires specific embedment depths and corrosion-resistant hardware that most non-specialists do not stock. And the permit process in Broward County requires plans, product approval documentation, and inspection scheduling that consumes 2-4 weeks even when handled efficiently. Browse more guides & resources on navigating this process.

Call a professional when: your home was built before 1992 and may have non-conforming openings; you are replacing more than two openings and need permit coordination; your existing frames show water intrusion, corrosion, or stucco cracking; you want to change operating styles or enlarge any opening; or you need impact-rated products to satisfy insurance or code requirements.

Sightline Windows & Doors Pompano Beach offers free estimates in Pompano Beach - call (754) 253-0713. Every estimate begins with a measured survey you keep, and the written quote is the same document the technician produces on site. We do not estimate by phone, and we do not change the price after the survey without documented cause and your approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bottom Line

Window and door replacement in Pompano Beach in 2026 is a four-category purchase: product, measured survey, permitted installation labor, and disposal. A quote that names all four, with current Broward County permit fees and labor rates specific to your frame type and opening size, is a quote you can verify and compare. A quote that bundles them into a single “installed price” or omits permit and disposal entirely is a quote that will grow.

The gap between advertised product cost and actual project cost - typically $180-$340 per opening - explains most of the price variation homeowners encounter. Demand line-item transparency. Demand a measured survey you keep. And demand that the written price before work starts match the document the technician produced on site.

Call (754) 253-0713 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll bring the measured survey, the written quote, and the documentation that proves what we found.

Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Pompano Beach, serving Pompano Beach since 2012.