New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Sightline Windows & Doors Pompano Beach 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
Fast, Reliable Window Replacement Across Fort Lauderdale
Window replacement in Fort Lauderdale runs $800-$1,500 per opening for standard impact-rated units, with whole-home packages typically falling between $8,000 and $25,000 depending on frame material, floor height, and whether the home sits in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requiring Broward County-specific product approvals. Most Fort Lauderdale homes built between the 1950s and 1970s still carry original single-pane aluminum or jalousie windows that no longer meet current insurance or building code requirements. Call (754) 253-0713 to schedule your free measured survey and written quote.
We serve Fort Lauderdale from our South Florida coordination office, with crews working daily in Coral Ridge, Rio Vista, the Isles communities, and throughout the canal districts where salt air and HVHZ requirements create material specifications you won’t find 30 miles inland. Our Window Replacement team has handled thousands of openings across Broward County since 2012, and every job starts with a measured survey you keep and ends with a documented photo record.
Why Sightline Windows & Doors Pompano Beach Is Fort Lauderdale’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Fort Lauderdale homeowners research contractors thoroughly before calling. They read three-star reviews, ask for prices upfront, and want documentation they can hold in their hands. We’ve built our process around that buyer.
Every engagement begins with Haven Clause 1: Have it in writing. The measured survey we complete at your Fort Lauderdale home becomes your written quote. The quote cannot differ from that document. No change orders, no “discovered” conditions, no surprises. Since 2012, we’ve installed 18,000+ windows and doors under this standard, and every one left a documented photo record the customer receives.
Haven Clause 3 means verified crews: background-checked, uniformed technicians identified by license number before arrival. The person at your door matches the person on the record. Live phone coverage runs 24/7, answered by a person, not a queue.
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise is written into the Haven Standard, not offered as a courtesy. If it’s not done right, we make it right. We also provide free second opinions on any competitor’s written estimate, reviewed at no charge.
Before
AfterOur Window Replacement Services in Fort Lauderdale
Full Frame Replacement
Full frame replacement strips the existing window, frame, and sill back to the rough opening, then installs a complete new unit with integrated flashing and sealant. In Fort Lauderdale’s 1950s-1970s CBS homes, this is often the only viable path: original aluminum frames in Coral Ridge and Rio Vista have corroded at the sill pan from decades of brackish canal air, and the surrounding block may have absorbed moisture that a simple insert would trap. We specify anodized aluminum or impact-rated vinyl frames with stainless fasteners and marine-grade hardware, because standard steel screws stain stucco within a few years here. The Broward County NOA on every product we specify means first-pass inspection.
Insert Window Replacement
Insert replacement fits a new window into the existing frame, preserving exterior trim and interior finishes. This works when the original frame is structurally sound and the sill pan has not corroded through. In Fort Lauderdale, we see this option less frequently than inland markets because salt air attacks the frame itself, not just the glazing. When inserts are appropriate, typically in newer construction or homes set back from the canals, we still specify marine-grade finishes and verify the existing frame carries adequate design pressure for the HVHZ. The measured survey determines whether an insert is viable; we don’t guess.
Vinyl Replacement Windows
Impact-rated vinyl frames resist salt corrosion better than standard aluminum extrusions and provide thermal break performance that matters in Fort Lauderdale’s cooling-dominated climate. We specify vinyl units from CWS and ECO Window Systems with U-factors and SHGC ratings matched to south Florida’s solar exposure. The price gap between coastal-spec vinyl with stainless hardware and inland-grade units with standard fasteners runs $40-$80 per opening, but the cheap spec costs more when stucco staining and hardware replacement start at year five. Our written quote names the specification exactly.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Energy-efficient upgrades in Fort Lauderdale center on Low-E insulated glass, argon fill, and thermally broken frames that reduce cooling load. The question we hear: do you need Low-E where it’s already hot? Yes, because Low-E coatings block infrared heat transfer, not just visible light, and insulated glass reduces the thermal gradient that drives condensation in air-conditioned interiors against humid exterior walls. For Fort Lauderdale homes, we specify coatings optimized for cooling climates, with SHGC below 0.25 to reject solar gain. These upgrades qualify for the federal 25C energy credit and can reduce windstorm premiums after a qualifying inspection.
Window Maintenance & Care
Maintenance on existing windows in Fort Lauderdale focuses on hardware corrosion, seal degradation, and drainage path clearance. Salt air crystallizes in weep holes and track channels, trapping moisture against frames. We document condition with photos, recommend replacement only when repair is not cost-effective, and never sell maintenance as a delay tactic for needed replacement.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We specify from eight manufacturer lines, chosen by what the opening requires, not by what is in stock. For Fort Lauderdale’s HVHZ and salt-air conditions, we most frequently draw from CGI, CWS, and ES Windows for impact-rated aluminum and vinyl units with marine-grade hardware options, and from ECO Window Systems for energy-efficient configurations. Each product carries the Broward County NOA required for local permitting, not just Miami-Dade approval. We do not install products that fail this distinction, even when they cost less. Local inventory and direct manufacturer relationships keep turnaround at 4-6 weeks for custom fabrication, with standard units faster.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Fort Lauderdale Homes
- Corroded sill pans in CBS homes near the canals. On a 1958 house in Coral Ridge, we pulled original jalousie windows and found aluminum sill pans pitted straight through from brackish canal air. The new PGT impact-rated units got stainless fasteners, anodized frames, and sealed paver-line joints. Two streets over from the Intracoastal, the same unit installed with plain hardware six years ago was already staining the stucco below the jamb.
- Insurance non-renewal triggered by non-impact glazing. Florida’s private insurance market is aggressively non-renewing or surcharging Broward County homeowners with original single-pane or jalousie windows. Replacement with HVHZ-approved impact-rated windows is increasingly a financial necessity, not a discretionary upgrade.
- Failed inspections from Miami-Dade-only NOA products. Broward County building inspectors specifically flag products approved only under Miami-Dade NOA when a Broward-specific NOA is also required. A window that passed in Hialeah can get a failed inspection notice in Fort Lauderdale. We verify both approvals before specification.
- Standard hardware rusting out within years. Salt-laden humidity inland to the Isles communities eats cheap screws and hinges long before the glazing fails. We see this on code-compliant installs from out-of-area contractors who specified inland-grade materials. Marine-grade finishes are a practical necessity here, not an upsell.
What Window Replacement Costs in Fort Lauderdale
| Configuration | Installed Price Range (Fort Lauderdale) |
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| Standard impact-rated window | $800 - $1,500 |
| Impact single-hung (typical opening) | $900 - $1,800 |
| Large or custom geometric opening | $2,500 - $5,000 |
| Whole-home package (typical 3/2 CBS) | $8,000 - $25,000+ |
What moves the price in Fort Lauderdale: opening count and size; wind zone and required design pressure (HVHZ openings need higher PSF ratings); floor height (second-story and above requires additional labor and equipment); frame material and finish grade (anodized aluminum and marine-grade hardware add cost but prevent premature failure); and whether the existing frame is salvageable or requires full demolition. Homes on the Isles or within two blocks of the Intracoastal typically run toward the higher end due to corrosion remediation and enhanced finishing.
Every quote begins with a free in-home measured survey you keep. The written price we provide is the price on the final invoice. Call (754) 253-0713 to schedule yours.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A typical insert replacement in Fort Lauderdale runs $600-$1,200 per opening when the existing frame is sound. Full frame replacement with impact-rated, HVHZ-compliant units ranges $900-$1,800 for standard sizes, with large or custom openings reaching $2,500-$5,000. Whole-home packages for the 1,400-2,000 square foot CBS homes common in Coral Ridge and Rio Vista typically fall between $12,000 and $18,000 with marine-grade specifications.
These ranges reflect actual Fort Lauderdale market conditions: higher labor costs than rural Florida markets, HVHZ product premiums, and the material upgrades salt air demands. We do not quote inland-grade specs for coastal homes. The cheap spec costs more within a decade.
Florida Pays You Back
Several programs reduce net cost for qualifying Fort Lauderdale homeowners. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for wind-mitigation upgrades, including impact window and door replacement. Florida exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax. The federal 25C energy credit provides 30% of product cost, up to $600 per year, on qualifying energy-efficient units. After installation, a wind-mitigation inspection ($75-$150) can unlock windstorm premium credits averaging around 25% on the windstorm portion of your policy. Program terms and carrier rules set final eligibility; we provide documentation, not guarantees.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Our crews work throughout Broward County and adjacent areas, including Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Margate, and Deerfield Beach. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our South Florida office, with local crews serving each market under the same Haven Standard.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale
Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requires products to carry a Broward-specific Notice of Acceptance, and inspectors will flag installations that rely solely on Miami-Dade approval. The two counties maintain separate product certification lists, and a window approved for Hialeah can fail inspection in Fort Lauderdale without the additional Broward documentation. We verify both approvals on every specification before ordering. Call (754) 253-0713 for a free estimate and we’ll confirm what your opening requires.
Most Florida carriers offer windstorm premium reductions after a qualifying wind-mitigation inspection documents impact-rated glazing, with credits averaging around 25% on the windstorm portion. In Fort Lauderdale’s active private-insurance market, non-impact windows are increasingly triggering non-renewals or surcharges, making replacement a financial necessity for some homeowners. Final credits depend on your carrier and policy structure. Call (754) 253-0713 and we can review how our documentation supports your inspection.
Fort Lauderdale’s 165+ miles of inland canals create constant brackish salt-air exposure that accelerates corrosion of standard aluminum extrusions, sill pans, and hardware even on code-compliant installs. Homes two streets from the Intracoastal or on the Isles see faster degradation than properties west of I-95. Marine-grade finishes, anodized frames, and stainless fasteners add upfront cost but prevent the stucco staining and hardware failure that require premature replacement. The measured survey we provide includes a corrosion assessment of your existing frames.
Yes. Low-E coatings block infrared heat transfer, reducing cooling load and improving comfort in air-conditioned interiors. Insulated glass also prevents interior condensation when cold conditioned air meets humid exterior walls, a common issue in Fort Lauderdale’s climate. These specifications qualify for the federal 25C energy credit and support wind-mitigation documentation. We’ll specify the appropriate SHGC and U-factor for your orientation and shading conditions.
In most cases, yes. Jalousie windows in Fort Lauderdale’s 1950s-1970s CBS homes were typically set into the block opening with minimal embedment, and removal often leaves the surrounding structure intact. We replace them with fixed or operable impact-rated units sized to the existing rough opening, with new sill pans and flashing integrated to the block. The measured survey determines whether the opening is square and whether the surrounding block has absorbed moisture that requires remediation. Call (754) 253-0713 to schedule your survey.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2012 under the Haven Standard.
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Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Sightline Windows & Doors Pompano Beach
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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