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Fast, Reliable Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Across Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Sliding glass and patio door replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea typically runs $800 to $1,500 per opening for a standard impact-rated unit, though custom work on older condo buildings near Commercial Boulevard or A1A often lands between $2,500 and $5,000 when rough openings need resizing. Most jobs in town require Miami-Dade NOA approval and a condo association sign-off, which is exactly the kind of work our Sliding Glass & Patio Doors team handles every week. If the sea breeze has done a number on your tracks, rollers, or frame, call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll send someone out to take a look.
Why Winslow Windows & Doors Is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s Preferred Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Company
Winslow Windows & Doors has been locally owned and operated since 2011, and Ed Winslow’s name is on the door – and on every job we do. We’re the kind of company that keeps a published address and license number, because we’re not a call center routing jobs to whichever sub happens to pick up the phone. Homeowners in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea know that when they call us about a sticking slider or a fogged Impact Garage Door - Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a live person answers. Day or night. We coordinate all of our Broward County work from the Miami metro office, and our crews serve Lauderdale-by-the-Sea directly.
This town is different from the rest of Broward. Every single property sits within a few blocks of the Atlantic, and the salt air chews through door hardware faster than it does two miles inland. We stock marine-grade rollers, stainless tracks, and PGT weatherstripping specifically because we know what Lauderdale-by-the-Sea does to a sliding glass door. Our technicians are background-checked and arrive in uniform, so when the truck pulls up on El Mar Drive or Sea Ranch Drive, you know exactly who’s there. And every job carries the 36500-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. Period.
Our Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Services in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
We offer the full range of sliding glass and patio door work across Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, from single-door replacements in mid-century condos to whole-building retrofits coordinated with architects and condo boards. Here’s what homeowners and associations call us for most.
Custom Millwork and Cabinetry
Older Lauderdale-by-the-Sea condos and beach cottages rarely have standard rough openings. Many were built in the 1950s through 1970s with jalousie windows and single-pane sliders that match no modern impact door dimension. We handle custom millwork, custom frame sizing, and cabinetry-adjacent trim work so a new impact-rated sliding glass door doesn’t leave you with a gaping hole or a goofy-looking patch. If you’re in one of the low-rise buildings on Bougainvilla Drive, you probably already know what we mean.

Architectural Glass and Specialty Finishes
Oceanfront and near-oceanfront homes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea call for glass that handles real wind loads and real salt. We order architectural glass with the right design pressure for each opening, matched to the specific configuration, and we never push a product that doesn’t carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. Specialty finishes – tinted, low-E, frosted, or custom lites – are all available through our authorized brand lineup.

Designer and Architect Coordination
When a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea remodel involves an architect or interior designer, we coordinate directly with them on product specs, wind zone requirements, and lead times. Our team works off their drawings and schedules, handles the product ordering and inspection paperwork, and keeps the project moving. That matters here because custom NOA-approved glazing can run four to six weeks just in fabrication. The design team shouldn’t be the one chasing product approvals; that’s our job.

Impact-Rated Sliding Glass Door Replacement
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea sits entirely inside Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means any door we replace on an exterior opening must be impact-rated and NOA-approved. We install PGT and CGI sliding glass doors with laminated glass interlayers rated for large-missile impact, and we match design pressure ratings to the opening. For condos near Commercial Boulevard and A1A, we also handle the association approval documentation so the board sees exactly what’s going in before it arrives. And if your project involves Roof Repair - Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, we coordinate that scope as well.

What happens when you call
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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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Winslow Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux. For Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s salt-air environment, we lean on PGT and CGI most often – their vinyl and impact-rated frame designs resist the corrosion cycle better than old aluminum, and their NOA documentation is airtight. We also keep common rollers, handles, and lock hardware in stock for the existing door brands most prevalent in local condos, which means less waiting when a simple repair is all that’s needed.
Common Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Problems We See in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Homes
- Salt-corroded tracks and rollers. The constant Atlantic breeze deposits salt on door hardware daily, and standard steel rollers bind up in two to three years. We see this on nearly every oceanfront unit we visit. Marine-grade stainless replacement parts solve the problem longer-term, but they’re almost never what the original install used.
- Failed HVHZ inspection before a sale or insurance renewal. Original 1950s-1970s sliders lack the laminated interlayer and large-missile rating HVHZ requires. They fail inspection outright, and you’re replacing the entire door to close the sale or keep your windstorm coverage.
- Condo approval delays. Associations in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea require written approval before any exterior door changes, and boards typically meet monthly. We submit spec sheets and NOA numbers upfront so the approval doesn’t stall the order.
- Weatherstripping breakdown. The salt air and direct sun degrade rubber and vinyl weatherstripping quickly here, which means drafts, water intrusion during squalls, and higher cooling bills. We stock replacement weatherstripping for the brands we service.
Pricing for Sliding Glass & Patio Doors in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Standard impact-rated sliding glass doors in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea run roughly $800 to $1,500 per opening installed. Larger custom units, oversized openings, or configurations with transoms can push the price to $2,500 to $5,000 per unit. Whole-home packages across multiple openings generally land between $8,000 and $25,000 or more, depending on count, frame material, and glass options. The biggest price drivers around here are opening size, floor height (upper-floor jobs require lifts), and whether the original rough opening needs custom resizing. We give free in-home measurements and written quotes with fixed pricing before we order anything. No change orders after the fact. Call (904) 747-8989 to schedule your free estimate.
What Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Costs in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
For Lauderdale-by-the-Sea specifically, the numbers above are the honest ranges we quote. Impact single-hung windows run $900 to $1,800 each, and larger or custom sliding glass openings hit $2,500 to $5,000. Whole-home packages can reach $8,000 to $25,000 or beyond when high-end glass and custom millwork are in play. What moves the price in this town more than anything is the wind zone requirement. Every opening must meet HVHZ standards with a Miami-Dade NOA, and that’s non-negotiable product cost. Frame material matters too: vinyl impact-rated doors from PGT cost less up front than premium aluminum or wood-clad, but vinyl holds its finish better against the salt air here. Condo upper-floor work adds labor for hoisting and rigging. We’ll measure your openings, walk you through line-item pricing, and lock the number in writing before we order. Free in-home measure and written quote – call (904) 747-8989.
Florida Pays You Back
There’s a real stack of incentives available to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea homeowners who upgrade to impact-rated sliding glass doors. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation improvements. Florida also exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax. On the federal side, the 25C energy credit covers 30% of qualifying product cost, up to $600 per year, for energy-efficient upgrades. And many carriers offer windstorm premium credits after a wind-mitigation inspection, which usually runs $75 to $150 and can average around 25% off the windstorm portion of your premium. No guarantees – the programs and insurance carriers set the final numbers – but these are real, permanent options worth checking. We don’t file the paperwork for you, but we’ll point you to the right forms and provide the product documentation your inspector will ask for.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Our service area covers the surrounding communities of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and the neighboring cities of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, and Pompano Beach. Whether you’re in a high-rise condo near the Intracoastal or a single-family home a few blocks off Commercial Boulevard, our crews know the local code requirements and the salt-air realities of this stretch of Broward County.
Serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 - Sliding Glass & Patio Doors in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Yes. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea sits entirely inside Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and every exterior opening must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. There’s no grey area here – if you’re replacing a sliding glass door, impact-rated NOA-approved product is required, not optional. We handle all the documentation and pull the permits. Call (904) 747-8989 for a free estimate and we’ll verify your specific opening requirements.
A custom sliding glass door for one of the older condos near Commercial Boulevard and A1A takes eight to ten weeks because the NOA-approved glazing itself runs four to six weeks in fabrication, and the rough opening rarely matches a standard size. We custom-order the frame to fit, which adds lead time, and then the condo association approval step can add a week or two on top. Labor isn’t the bottleneck – the glass plant is. Call us at (904) 747-8989 and we’ll give you a realistic timeline up front.
In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, expect to replace rollers, handles, and weatherstripping every two to three years if the door uses standard steel or aluminum hardware with direct Atlantic exposure. Marine-grade stainless hardware lasts significantly longer, though it still needs cleaning and lubrication more often than inland. We stock marine-grade parts for this exact reason.
Yes, within reason. PGT and CGI both offer impact-rated sliding glass doors in finishes and lite patterns that work with mid-century beach cottage aesthetics, and our custom millwork team can trim the opening to preserve the original character. The glass itself will look slightly different from original single-pane – laminated impact glass has a different tint and weight – but the frame and trim can absolutely match the period look. Call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll show you samples.
Low-E impact-rated sliding glass doors reduce solar heat gain measurably, which matters in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea because direct Atlantic sun hits your east-facing glass all morning. Most homeowners see a cooling-load reduction on their next energy bill after upgrading from single-pane sliders, though the savings vary by orientation and AC efficiency. We can specify low-E glass on any door we install – ask for it during your free estimate.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea since 2011.
Call (904) 747-8989 today to schedule your free sliding glass and patio door estimate in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. A live person answers, 24/7. Upfront pricing. No surprises on the invoice. The one down the road.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow 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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