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Windows & Doors Services in Lauderhill, FL
Lauderhill sits inside Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means every window and exterior door we install here has to clear a higher bar than almost anywhere else in the country. That’s not a marketing line. It’s the building code, and it shapes every quote we write for this city. TruePane Windows & Doors serves Lauderhill homeowners with impact windows, replacement doors, and full-home retrofits that meet Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval standards. If you’re pricing a project, call (754) 310-3589 and a live person will answer, day or night.
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.
Why Lauderhill Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Most of the homes we work on in Lauderhill were built between 1959 and the mid-1970s, and a lot of them still have the original jalousie or aluminum single-pane windows set directly into concrete block. Homeowners in the Inverrary and West Ken Lark neighborhoods have called us after other contractors quoted a number without accounting for what it actually takes to pull a jalousie out of raw block and set an impact unit true. Dale Kessler founded this company on a rule he keeps on the whiteboard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That rule governs how our crews approach every opening in every Lauderhill home.
We’re not the cheapest bid in the room, and we’re comfortable saying so. The homeowners we work for tend to be people who have lived in their houses for twenty or thirty years and plan to stay another twenty. They’re not shopping for a bargain. They’re shopping for a company that will still answer the phone in ten years if something goes wrong. TruePane has been doing this work for over 42 years across South Florida, and we hire local, train apprentices into journeymen, and act like a company that plans to be here in thirty more. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and they measure every opening twice before they write a single number on paper.
One thing that sets us apart: we register both layers of your manufacturer warranty in writing before the truck leaves your driveway. The Keystone Standard is our name for it. You’ll know exactly what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell the house. No fine print that covers nothing. The 90-Day Done Right Promise backs the workmanship. If it’s not done right, we make it right. No paperwork fights, no arguing. That’s the standard on the first visit and the baseline for every callback.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Lauderhill
Impact Windows
Impact windows are the flagship line for Lauderhill, and for good reason. Every opening in this city has to meet HVHZ product approval standards, and our impact units use laminated glass rated to the specific design pressure of each opening. We never push a rating above +/-100 PSF because the engineering dictates what’s required, not the sales pitch. We’re an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, and ES Windows, and we quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you can see exactly what you’re buying. Learn more about our Impact Windows in Lauderhill.

Window Installation
A window is only as good as the opening it sits in, and Lauderhill’s CBS construction means the prep work matters as much as the glass. We fur, buck, and shim every opening to spec before the unit goes in, which is a step some low bids quietly skip. When the pane is not true, the job is not done. Learn more about our Window Installation in Lauderhill.

Window Replacement
Replacing the original jalousie and aluminum single-hungs that dominate Lauderhill’s 1960s and 1970s housing stock is the single most common job we do in this city. We pull the old unit, prep the block opening, set the new impact or energy-efficient window, and register your warranties before we leave. Most replacements are completed in a single visit once your units arrive. Learn more about our Window Replacement in Lauderhill.

Door Installation
Entry doors in Lauderhill take the same wind-load beating as windows, and an out-of-true door is a security issue and an energy leak. We install impact-rated entry doors, French doors, and side lites that meet Florida Product Approval for the HVHZ. Every door gets measured twice, set square, and shimmed so it doesn’t bind when the humidity spikes in July.

Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
Sliding glass doors are the weak point in most Lauderhill homes, especially the original aluminum sliders that bow in a hard wind. We install impact-rated sliders from PGT and CGI, with laminated glass and interlocking frames that hold their rating. If your slider sticks or drags, the track is likely out of level and the door is fighting the frame every time you open it.

Energy-Efficient Windows
South Florida’s heat and humidity make glass choice a real utility-bill calculation. Low-E coated, argon-filled units can cut cooling costs on a Lauderhill ranch home meaningfully, and we’ll quote the glass package options in plain terms with real numbers. Energy claims are capped at what the unit does: 20-30% cooling reduction is realistic on a full retrofit of single-pane to low-E impact glass.

Impact Garage Doors
Garage doors are the largest single opening on most Lauderhill homes and one of the first things to fail in a storm. We install impact-rated garage doors with reinforced tracks and bracing that meet Miami-Dade NOA requirements. A wind-rated window won’t protect your house if the garage door blows in and pressurizes the whole envelope.

Custom & Geometric Windows
Some Lauderhill homes have arched openings, radius windows, or odd geometric shapes that big-box retailers won’t touch. We fabricate custom units to the exact opening dimensions and match the frame profile to the rest of the house. Custom fabrication runs four to six weeks, and most installs are done in a single day once your units arrive.

Roof Repair
Storms, age, and South Florida’s humidity put real stress on Lauderhill roofs. We repair leaks, damaged flashing, and failing sections before they become interior damage. A water stain on the ceiling is your first warning, and it’s cheaper to fix at the stain stage than the rot stage.

Roof Replacement & Installation
Full roof replacement in Broward County means HVHZ-compliant underlayment, code-required nailing patterns, and secondary water barrier at the eaves. We pull permits and pass inspections on every roof we set. No change orders, no surprises on the bill.

Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing
Lauderhill homes carry all three roof types, and each has its own failure modes in this climate. Shingle roofs age fast under South Florida UV. Tile roofs crack under foot traffic and impact. Metal roofs hold up well but the fastener and flashing details decide how long. We install all three and we’ll tell you honestly which makes sense for your roof deck and your budget.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Lauderhill
Our crews work throughout Lauderhill, from the golf-course streets of Inverrary to the established blocks of West Ken Lark, St. George, and the neighborhoods around Lauderhill Mall and US-441. If you’re inside the city limits, we’re close by.
- Inverrary
- West Ken Lark
- St. George
- Broward Estates
- Areas near Lauderhill Mall and US-441
For most Lauderhill calls, we can have a technician out the same week, and we’ll give you a firm arrival window. We’ll be there when we say.
Why Lauderhill’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Lauderhill sits entirely within Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, the same ultra-strict classification as Miami-Dade. That means every replacement window and exterior door must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or an HVHZ-listed Florida Product Approval. Go one county north into Palm Beach and that requirement doesn’t apply. Here, it’s the rule on every opening, every time.
Compounding that, Lauderhill was built out almost entirely between 1959 and the mid-1970s, leaving a dense concentration of original non-impact jalousie and aluminum single-pane windows that have never been upgraded. The bulk of the city’s residential stock is 1960s and 1970s single-family CBS ranch homes and low-rise apartment buildings, constructed before modern Florida hurricane glazing codes existed. Many still have jalousie louvered windows or aluminum single-hungs set directly into block openings, neither of which meets current HVHZ impact standards.
The climate here makes it worse. South Florida’s year-round humidity and periodic salt-air infiltration from Atlantic storm tracks accelerate oxidation on bare-aluminum frames, which is exactly what most of those original units have. We regularly see frames in Lauderhill that are corroded at the corners, seals that fogged years ago, and tracks so pitted the sash won’t seat square. Full-home impact retrofits are the dominant job type in this city for a reason.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Lauderhill
Here’s what you can expect to pay in Lauderhill, based on the work we’ve priced across the city:
- Single impact window (standard size, HVHZ-rated): $900 – $1,600 installed
- Full-home impact retrofit (1,800 sq ft ranch, 12-16 openings): $14,000 – $28,000 installed
- Impact sliding glass door (6 ft, HVHZ-rated): $2,800 – $4,800 installed
- Impact entry door (single, with frame): $1,800 – $3,600 installed
- Full roof replacement (shingle, 1,800 sq ft): $11,000 – $19,000
- Roof repair (minor leak, flashing, or tile replacement): $350 – $1,200
One thing that moves the number in Lauderhill more than people expect: jalousie units set into raw block with no wood buck or sub-frame. The opening has to be furred, bucked, and shimmed to spec before any impact window goes in. That prep step adds real labor cost, and it’s easy for a city-wide retrofit quote to quietly underbid it. We write it into every quote, line by line. You’ll get a written, line-item estimate, and the price on the quote is the price on the bill.
Florida Pays Lauderhill Homeowners Back
There are real dollars on the table for Lauderhill homeowners who upgrade to impact-rated windows and doors, and we make sure every customer knows what’s available before they sign:
- My Safe Florida Home: Matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, including impact windows and doors.
- Florida sales-tax exemption: Impact-resistant windows, doors, and garage doors are exempt from Florida sales tax.
- Federal 25C energy credit: 30% of product cost, up to $600 per year, on qualifying energy-efficient units.
- Windstorm premium credits: Many insurers cut the windstorm portion of your premium by roughly 25% after a wind-mitigation inspection, which typically costs $75 to $150.
We don’t set these programs and we don’t promise what your insurer will do. The state and the carriers set the final numbers. What we do is make sure your job qualifies: NOA-listed units, proper design pressure ratings, and installation that passes inspection. Programs and carriers set the final numbers, but we’ll point you to the right paperwork.
Impact Windows vs. Hurricane Shutters: What Makes Sense in Lauderhill
Lauderhill homeowners weigh this decision constantly, so here’s the honest version. Hurricane shutters, whether they’re accordion, roll-down, or panels, are cheaper upfront and they meet code. The catch: someone has to be home to deploy them, panels need storage, and every storm becomes a chore. Impact windows are permanent protection. You don’t hang anything, you don’t race back from evacuation to close the house up, and the protection is already in place when the wind picks up. The glass is laminated, so even if it cracks under impact, the inner layer holds the opening sealed. That’s the difference: shutters protect you if you’re there to deploy them. Impact windows protect you whether you’re home or not.
TruePane installs impact windows and doors. We never sell or install hurricane shutters. If you want a straight answer about which direction makes sense for your house and your habits, call us and we’ll talk it through.
Service Area - Cities Near Lauderhill
In addition to Lauderhill, TruePane serves homeowners throughout Broward County. Our crews work regularly in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Miramar, and we bring the same Keystone Standard to every job in every zip code.
Serving Lauderhill, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderhill 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 About Windows & Doors in Lauderhill
A standard HVHZ-rated impact window in Lauderhill runs $900 to $1,600 installed, and a full-home retrofit on a 1960s or 1970s ranch typically lands between $14,000 and $28,000 depending on opening count and prep work. Jalousie-to-impact conversions add labor because the block openings need to be furred, bucked, and shimmed before the new unit goes in. Call (754) 310-3589 for an exact quote. Estimates are free and written line by line.
Both meet code, but impact windows are permanent protection with no panels to hang and no deployment required. In Lauderhill’s HVHZ, every opening has to carry a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval, and impact glass solves that requirement permanently. Many homeowners also find the windstorm premium discount roughly offsets the cost difference over time. Call (754) 310-3589 and we’ll walk through the numbers for your house.
No. We write a fixed, line-item quote before we touch your house, and the number on that quote is the number on the bill. The only exception is if we open a wall or an opening and find conditions that were genuinely hidden and impossible to see during the estimate, and if that happens, we stop and talk to you before doing anything. No surprise line items. No change orders you didn’t approve. That’s a square deal, and it’s the only kind we make.
Yes. Permits are part of the job, not an add-on. We pull them, schedule the inspections, and make sure the work passes before we consider the job done. In Lauderhill’s HVHZ, a permit and inspection are required for window and door replacement, and we handle that end to end. Call (754) 310-3589 to schedule your free estimate.
Once your units arrive, most replacements are completed in a single visit, often a single day. Custom fabrication runs four to six weeks from order to delivery. Impact windows and doors are built to your opening dimensions and the design pressure rating for that specific wall, so they’re ordered, not pulled from a shelf. We’ll give you a clear timeline when we write the quote, and we’ll be there when we say.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Lauderhill and South Florida with impact-rated windows and doors installed to The Keystone Standard since 2008.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
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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What Neighbors Say About TruePane Windows & Doors
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local windows & doors pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Lauderhill Customers Say
"A casement crank had stripped and the sash was swollen shut. The technician, Ray, fixed the crank on the spot and only then talked about replacement for the three windows that were genuinely done. That is why the whole street uses them now."
- Eleanor G."Eleven windows replaced in two days. The crew chief, Marcus, showed me the level on every single frame before they caulked it. My wife noticed the street noise was gone before I did."
- Ronald P."Impact windows on the whole house. They handled the permit, the inspection, and gave me a folder with every approval number for the insurance company. My windstorm premium dropped enough to notice."
- Bill T.










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