Impact Windows in Fort Lauderdale - Free In-Home Measure, Written Price

Trusted Impact Windows for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners

Impact windows in Fort Lauderdale do two jobs at once: they protect your home from hurricane-force wind and flying debris, and they cut the noise and heat that come with living near the water. A properly installed impact window carries a design pressure rating, a Miami-Dade or Florida Building Code approval, and a warranty that is registered in writing before the install crew leaves your driveway. TruePane Windows & Doors has installed and serviced impact windows across Fort Lauderdale for over 42 years of combined craft tradition, with Dale Kessler’s founding rule still on the whiteboard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. Call (754) 310-3589 and you’ll get a live person, not a phone tree.

What Our Impact Windows Service Includes

We handle the full scope of impact window work in Fort Lauderdale, from first measurement to final inspection. Every job starts with a square deal: upfront pricing, no surprise line items, and a written quote that shows exactly what you’re buying. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians measure every opening twice and register both warranty layers before the truck leaves.

Impact Window Installation

New impact window installation in Fort Lauderdale means removing the old sash and frame, squaring the rough opening, and setting a window that carries a Miami-Dade notice of acceptance or Florida Building Code approval number. Homeowners in Rio Vista, Victoria Park, and Coral Ridge call us when their original single-pane aluminum frames have started to bow or the seals have failed. We install manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you can compare PGT, CGI, and ES Windows without pressure, then set the unit square, flash it against wind-driven rain, and walk you through the warranty paperwork at the kitchen table.

Impact Window Replacement

Replacement comes up when a window still looks fine from inside but has lost its structural rating, or when insurance carriers flag non-compliant glass during a policy review. In Fort Lauderdale, homes built before 1994 often have windows that would not pass today’s large-missile impact test. We replace those units with code-compliant impact windows, matching the existing trim where possible so the elevation of the house stays clean. The 90-Day Done Right Promise applies to every replacement: if it is not done right, we make it right, no paperwork fights.

Impact Window Repair

Not every problem requires a full replacement. A window that sticks in July, a latch that no longer bites, a seal that has fogged between panes, or hardware that has corroded in salt air can often be repaired. We stock common parts for PGT and CGI units and can order from more than a dozen manufacturer lines. The standard is the same on a repair as on a full install: square the frame, set the hardware true, and stand behind the work in writing.

Hurricane Protection Assessment

Before you spend money, you should know what you actually need. Our technicians evaluate every opening against current wind-load maps for Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, check for existing damage to frames and fasteners, and tell you plainly whether you need replacement units, repairs, or simply new hardware. You get the assessment in writing. If you don’t need new windows, we’ll tell you that too. It’s part of acting like a company that plans to be in town in thirty years.

Brands We Service for Impact Windows

PGT is the most common impact window line we service in Fort Lauderdale. We’ve installed and repaired hundreds of PGT WinGuard and Series 700 units, and we know their frame profiles, their hardware spacing, and the warranty registration process on both the glass and the frame layers. When a PGT unit needs a replacement sash or a new multipoint lock, we order OEM and set it to the original specs.

CGI and ES Windows show up frequently in older Fort Lauderdale homes being brought up to code. CGI’s Sentry Glass and Estate Collection units are heavy, and they demand careful flashing and a perfectly square rough opening. ES Windows builds a thinner-profile aluminum unit that suits mid-century elevations in neighborhoods like Sailboat Bend and Tarpon River. Whether the home has PGT, CGI, ES Windows, or any other make, we can service it and stand behind the work.

Signs You Need Impact Windows Right Now

• Your windows predate the 1994 South Florida building code. Homes built before Andrew changed the code likely have standard annealed glass that shatters on impact and lets wind pressure into the house. Once one window goes, the pressure differential can lift the roof. That’s not a scare line, that’s physics, and it’s why insurance inspectors flag older glass during renewals.
• You see condensation or fog between the glass panes. A failed seal means the insulating gas has escaped and the window is no longer doing its thermal job. Worse, the structural laminate in an impact window depends on dry, bonded layers. Once moisture gets in, the unit is compromised and should be replaced, not just wiped down.
• Frames are corroded, bowed, or pulling away from the stucco. Salt air in Fort Lauderdale eats aluminum over decades. A frame that has pulled from the opening will not hold a window under negative wind load. If you can see daylight around the frame, or the window doesn’t close square in July, the opening needs a professional fix that will hold.
• Your insurance carrier is asking for a wind mitigation inspection. Carriers now require documentation that every opening has either impact glass or an approved shutter system. Homeowners who wait until the renewal deadline find themselves paying higher premiums or facing non-renewal. We help with the paperwork after the install is done right.
• You’re doing a full-home renovation or adding a room. Any new addition in Fort Lauderdale must meet current Florida Building Code for wind-borne debris regions. That means impact windows or an equivalent protective system. Pulling the permit is part of the job we handle, and the inspection is the final proof the work stands up.

Our Impact Windows Process - Step by Step

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   Call and talk to a person. A live person answers at (754) 310-3589, 24 hours a day. You describe the house, the windows, and what’s been bothering you. We set a time to come out, and we’ll be there when we say.
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   Free on-site assessment and measurement. Our technician walks the property, measures every opening twice, and evaluates the existing frames, fasteners, and flashing. You’ll get a straight assessment: what needs replacing, what can be repaired, and what doesn’t need touching.
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   Side-by-side written quote. We put manufacturer lines on paper next to each other, with line-item pricing. You see the difference in cost, the difference in warranty duration, and exactly what each option includes. No pressure, no surprise line items later.
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   Removal and squared installation. The crew removes the old units, squares the rough openings, and installs the new impact windows with proper flashing and fasteners. We register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway.
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   Final walkthrough and the 90-Day Done Right Promise. We walk the job with you, demonstrate every window, and confirm the warranty paperwork is in your hands. If anything is not done right in the next 90 days, we make it right. That’s The Keystone Standard in practice.

How Much Does Impact Windows Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

Impact Windows Near Fort Lauderdale - Our Service Area

TruePane Windows & Doors serves Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County communities where we’ve worked for decades. We handle impact window jobs in Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, and Weston. Your neighbors have worked with us and remember the company that answered the phone after the job was done. See our Impact Windows in Hollywood page, our Impact Windows in Pembroke Pines page, or return to our home page to learn more about the company.

Frequently Asked Questions - Impact Windows in Fort Lauderdale

What are impact windows?

Impact windows are laminated glass units designed to withstand hurricane-force wind and flying debris without shattering, tested to Miami-Dade County or Florida Building Code standards for large-missile impact and cyclic wind pressure. Unlike standard double-pane windows, impact glass has a polymer interlayer that holds the pane together even if the outer layer cracks. In Fort Lauderdale, they’re the permanent alternative to shutters and the code-compliant choice for any new or replacement window. Call (754) 310-3589 to find out what rating your home needs.

How long does impact window installation take?

Most single-window or single-opening installs in Fort Lauderdale are completed in one visit, with the old window out, the new unit set, and the debris hauled away. A full-house replacement usually runs three to five working days depending on the number of openings, the condition of the frames, and the manufacturer’s lead time on the units. We’ll give you a straight timeline in the written quote and we’ll be there when we say.

How much do impact windows cost in Fort Lauderdale?

A typical impact window replacement in Fort Lauderdale costs $1,800 to $3,400 per opening installed, with full-home jobs running $18,000 to $45,000 depending on the count and style of windows. Manufacturer choice, frame finish, and any structural work on the rough opening move the number up or down. The free estimate shows you the full breakdown, on paper, before you commit to anything. Call (754) 310-3589 for an exact quote.

Do you service PGT impact windows?

We service PGT impact windows regularly, including WinGuard, Series 700, and newer lines that carry the Miami-Dade notice of acceptance. Our techs know the frame profiles, the hardware, and the warranty registration process for both the glass and frame layers. Whether you need a new sash, a replacement multipoint lock, or a full unit replacement, we set it to original spec and register the warranty in writing.

Can you come out in an emergency?

If a window is broken, a frame has failed, or a storm is approaching and an opening is compromised, call (754) 310-3589 any hour and you’ll speak to a live person, not a voicemail tree. We’ll get a technician to your Fort Lauderdale home as quickly as possible, do a temporary board-up if needed, and put the permanent fix on the schedule. The goal is to get the house protected first, then get it done right.

How do the warranties work?

Every TruePane job comes with The Keystone Standard: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing, with durations stated, before our truck leaves your driveway. The glass layer and the frame layer are separate warranties from the manufacturer, and we handle the registration paperwork on both. On top of that, our 90-Day Done Right Promise covers the workmanship. If the job is not done right, we make it right, no arguing.

How should I prepare for impact window installation?

Clear a three-foot work area inside and outside each opening, move furniture and wall hangings away from the windows, and make sure the crew has a clear path to the openings. We handle the removal, disposal, and daily cleanup. Your technician will walk the scope with you the morning of the job so there are no surprises.

Schedule Your Impact Windows Service in Fort Lauderdale Today

Call (754) 310-3589 and you’ll speak with a live person who knows impact windows. We’ll schedule your free estimate, walk the property, and put a written quote in your hand with no obligation. Dale Kessler’s standard is simple: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. Call today and get it done right.

Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2008 through a heritage of craft spanning over 42 years and installing Plantation Impact Windows.