Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
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Fort Lauderdale homes face a real threat every hurricane season: windows that can’t take the hit. Impact windows are the difference between a house that shrugs off a Category 4 and one that loses its roof because wind got inside. Since 2011, Winslow Windows & Doors has installed and serviced Impact Windows in Fort Lauderdale, and Ed Winslow’s name is on the door, and on every job we do. Same-day service is available when a window breaks or a storm is bearing down. Call (904) 747-8989 and a live person answers, no call center, no voicemail loop.
We’re the locally owned alternative to the faceless national chains. Our published address, our license number, and our 36500-Day Done Right Promise are all on the table before you ever sign anything. That promise is simple: if it’s not done right, we make it right. It’s a century-long standard of accountability. This is a neighbor you can call at 2 a.m., and someone will actually answer.
What Our Impact Windows Service Includes
Full Impact Window Installation
We install complete impact window systems in Fort Lauderdale homes of every size, from 1950s ranch houses in Victoria Park to new construction in Flagler Village, following our Impact Windows Maintenance Checklist for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners to ensure lasting performance. This means removing your old windows, prepping the openings, and setting new impact-rated units that meet Miami-Dade and Broward County code. Every installation includes the correct anchors, sealants, and flashing so the window performs as a system, not just a pane. We handle the permit pull for you, and we don’t call the job done until the inspection passes.
Impact Window Replacement
Old impact windows can fail without ever showing a crack. Laminated glass can delaminate, seals can break, and frames can warp in the salt air off the Intracoastal, especially in neighborhoods like Las Olas Isles and Rio Vista. Winslow Windows & Doors replaces failed impact units with new PGT, CGI, or ES Windows products sized to the existing opening, so you don’t pay for drywall work you don’t need. We also replace fogged or scratched impact glass while keeping the original frame when the frame is still sound.
Sliding Glass & Patio Door Impact Protection
Fort Lauderdale homes love their pool-to-patio flow, and sliding doors are often the biggest opening on the back wall. Those doors need impact-rated glass and hardware just as much as any window does. Winslow installs impact-rated sliding doors from PGT and CGI, including multi-slide configurations for larger openings in communities like Coral Ridge and Harbor Beach, as well as Pompano Beach Impact Windows for homes just up the coast. We also retrofit existing sliders with new impact panels and hardware, extending their life without replacing the entire wall of glass.
Compliance and Code Updates for Existing Homes
Broward County updated its wind load requirements, and homes built before the 2001 Florida Building Code often have windows that don’t meet current standards. That matters for insurance discounts and for resale value. Winslow Windows & Doors performs code-compliance assessments and replaces non-impact windows with units that meet the current High Velocity Hurricane Zone standards. Ed Winslow has walked through hundreds of these assessments and will tell you straight what needs to change and what doesn’t.
Emergency Board-Up and Rapid Replacement
When a limb goes through a Fort Lauderdale window at 2 a.m., you need more than a voicemail. Winslow answers the phone live, 24/7, and we can dispatch a uniformed, background-checked technician to secure the opening the same day. We board up with plywood or install temporary glazing so you can keep the weather out, then order the exact replacement unit for a permanent fix. That’s what being the one down the road means.
Every service above includes our upfront pricing model. You get a written line-item quote before the job starts, and the number on that quote is the number on the invoice. No change orders, no “discovered damage” upcharges, no surprises.
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.
Brands We Service for Impact Windows
Winslow Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for PGT, and we’ve installed hundreds of PGT WinGuard and PGT Premier Vue units in Fort Lauderdale homes. PGT’s laminated glass and heavy-gauge aluminum frames are built in Florida for Florida, and we know exactly how to set them so they perform to their Miami-Dade rating. When a PGT unit needs new weatherstripping or a replacement sash, we carry the OEM parts and don’t try to make generic hardware fit.
CGI makes some of the strongest impact windows on the market, and Winslow has been installing CGI Sentinel and Estate series windows for Fort Lauderdale homeowners who want the maximum in wind protection. These are heavier units, and setting them correctly takes experience; a CGI window that’s plumbed or sealed wrong won’t perform up to its pressure rating. We also install and service ES Windows and CWS impact lines for customers who want European-style frames with impact ratings. If you have any other make, whether it’s out of production or a brand national chains won’t touch, Ed Winslow will come take a look and give you an honest answer about repair versus replacement.
Signs You Need Impact Windows Right Now
- Your windows are original to the home and the house was built before 2001. Fort Lauderdale homes from the 1960s through the 1990s in neighborhoods like Poinsettia Heights and Sailboat Bend typically have single-pane, non-impact glass. One hurricane-force gust through those windows can pressurize your roofline and lift it off the walls. Replacing them is not an upgrade; it’s a structural correction.
- You can hear wind whistling or feel air moving around closed window frames. Air infiltration is more than a comfort issue in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity; it means the seals and weatherstripping are gone, and water will find the same path. By the time you see a water stain on the drywall, the framing behind it is already wet. Impact replacement windows with new seals solve both problems at once.
- The windows are hard to open or close, or they stick in the track. Salt-laden air near the Intracoastal and the ocean corrodes window hardware faster than most homeowners expect. A window that sticks today may not close and lock when a storm warning goes up. If your windows won’t latch, they’re not sealing against wind or water, and you need them replaced or repaired before the next named storm.
- Your insurance carrier has asked about wind mitigation credits or required impact-rated openings. Fort Lauderdale homeowners with impact windows and doors can qualify for significant windstorm premium reductions, sometimes thousands of dollars per year. If your agent is asking for a wind mitigation inspection and you don’t have impact glass, the next step is a free estimate from Winslow on what it costs to get there.
- You see condensation between the panes or cracks in the glass that were not there before. Condensation inside the window means the seal has failed and the insulating or laminated core is compromised. Cracks in impact glass can start small and spread fast under wind load. Either condition means the unit is no longer performing to its rating, and in Fort Lauderdale, that rating is doing life-and-property work.
Our Impact Windows Process - Step by Step
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Call and talk to a real person. You call (904) 747-8989, 24/7, and someone from Winslow Windows & Doors picks up. We’ll ask about your property, what you’re seeing, and whether it’s an emergency or a planned project. If you’re inside Broward County, there’s no trip charge for us to come look.
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Free on-site assessment and measurement. A uniformed, background-checked technician comes to your Fort Lauderdale property and measures every opening down to the eighth of an inch. Ed Winslow personally reviews the larger installation jobs. We check the existing condition of your frames, your home’s construction type, and the local wind load requirements for your specific neighborhood, because code requirements differ between barrier islands and inland addresses.
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Written line-item estimate. You get a line item for every window: product, size, glass package, hardware, and installation. The price is the price. You’ll also see your permit line item and the inspection step. We’ll give you second opinions on any other written estimate at no charge, and existing seniors and veterans discount is applied upfront.
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Permit pull and professional installation. Winslow gets the permit, schedules any required inspections, and installs your impact windows with crews that use laser levels, proper flashings, and manufacturer-specified anchors. We protect your floors and furniture, and we haul the old windows away. We’re done when the inspection passes, not when the last truck leaves.
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Final walkthrough and the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. We walk the job with you, show you how the windows operate, and hand you the warranty paperwork. Every job is backed by our 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If something is not done right in the next 100 years, you call the same number, and we make it right.
How Much Does Impact Windows Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A typical impact window replacement in Fort Lauderdale runs $900 to $1,800 per opening installed, including the permit and haul-away. A standard impact-rated single-hung or casement unit starts around $900, while larger picture windows and sliding glass doors run $2,500 to $6,000 per opening. A whole-house replacement on a three-bedroom Fort Lauderdale home typically lands between $18,000 and $45,000, depending on opening count, product grade, and framing condition. These are real numbers from jobs we’ve done in the last 12 months in Victoria Park, Sailboat Bend, and Coral Ridge, plus Plantation Impact Windows installations nearby.
What moves the price: glass package (clear vs. tinted vs. low-e), frame material, opening size, and whether the existing frame can be reused or needs full removal. Homes on the barrier islands or within a mile of the ocean sometimes require heavier-duty products to meet wind load maps. The best way to avoid overpaying is to get a line-item quote that shows product, installation, and permit as separate items, so you know exactly where the money goes. Our estimates are free, written, and honored. Call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll come measure.
Impact Windows Near Fort Lauderdale - Our Service Area
Winslow Windows & Doors is based right here in the community, and we serve Fort Lauderdale plus the surrounding cities where our neighbors live: Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Davie, Sunrise, Lauderhill, Hollywood, Dania Beach, and Tamarac. When a storm rolls through, response time matters, and being local means we’re already nearby. We’re home here, and our Impact Windows in Fort Lauderdale service is built around that proximity.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Impact Windows in Fort Lauderdale
Impact windows are windows built with laminated glass and heavy-duty frames designed to withstand windborne debris during a hurricane. The laminated glass has a strong interlayer that holds the glass together even when it breaks, so the window remains in the opening and prevents wind pressurization. In Fort Lauderdale, impact windows must meet Miami-Dade or Broward County High Velocity Hurricane Zone standards. Winslow installs impact windows from PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and CWS that are rated for these zones.
Most whole-house impact window replacements in Fort Lauderdale take two to five working days, once the units are manufactured. Custom-sized impact windows typically take four to eight weeks from order to delivery, depending on the manufacturer and current demand. A single window replacement can often be done in one morning. We’ll give you a firm timeline in writing before the job starts, and permit inspections are scheduled to keep the project moving. Call (904) 747-8989 with your address and we’ll walk you through a realistic schedule.
Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners pay $900 to $1,800 per window installed, while sliding glass doors and larger picture windows run $2,500 to $6,000 each. A full-home installation on a three-bedroom house typically falls between $18,000 and $45,000. Product brand, glass package, frame material, and wind load zone all affect the final cost. Winslow provides written line-item estimates at no charge, so you know exactly what you’re paying for before the first window is ordered. Call (904) 747-8989 to schedule a free estimate.
Yes, Winslow Windows & Doors is an authorized PGT installer and has installed hundreds of PGT WinGuard and Premier Vue units in Fort Lauderdale homes. We order directly from PGT’s Florida manufacturing facility and install each unit to factory specification. If you’re comparing PGT against other brands like CGI or ES Windows, we’ll show you the differences in glass, frame, and price in plain language. Call us and we’ll bring samples for you to see in person.
Yes. Winslow answers the phone live, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we can dispatch a technician to board up or secure a broken window the same day in Fort Lauderdale. We’ll assess the damage, secure the opening so your home and family are protected, and then order the exact replacement for a permanent repair. You’ll always reach a real person, never a call center. Save (904) 747-8989 in your phone now, before the storm.
Impact windows from PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and CWS each carry their own manufacturer warranties on the glass and frame, and we register every unit on your behalf. Winslow adds our 36500-Day Done Right Promise on the installation itself: if something about the way we installed your windows is not right, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s a standard no national chain can match, and it’s Ed Winslow’s name on the line every time someone calls. Ask us about it at your estimate.
Move furniture and wall decor at least three feet away from each window being replaced, and clear a path to the openings both inside and out. Remove any window treatments like blinds or drapes, and take down anything fragile on adjacent walls, since installation involves vibration. If you have security sensors on your windows, please disarm the system before our crew arrives. We’ll handle floor protection and debris removal on installation day. We’ll walk you through all the prep on a short phone call when you schedule your install.
Schedule Your Impact Windows Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Call (904) 747-8989 for a free, no-obligation estimate on impact windows in Fort Lauderdale. The moment you call, a real person picks up, we schedule your free on-site assessment, and we’ll hand you a written line-item quote that covers product, installation, permits, and haul-away. No trip charge inside Broward County, and our seniors and veterans discount applies automatically. Ed Winslow’s name is on every job. Call now and get the one down the road on your side.
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.