New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
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.
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.
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
Single & Double Hung Windows in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Single hung and double hung windows are the classic vertical-sliding windows you see on most Florida homes. A single hung window has a fixed top sash and a bottom sash that slides up to open. A double hung window lets both the top and bottom sash move, which means you can open the top for ventilation without creating a reachable opening at floor level near kids or furniture. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale installs both styles in impact-rated configurations that meet the high-velocity hurricane zone requirements Broward County enforces on new window work. Every project starts with a written price before any installation begins, and our crews handle everything from removing the old window to hauling away the debris. Call (754) 354-1396 and we’ll schedule a measurement visit around your day.
Single hung and double hung windows are vertical-sliding windows. Single hung opens from the bottom only. Double hung opens from both top and bottom. In Fort Lauderdale, any new window installed in the wind-borne debris region must be impact-rated or protected by an approved cover, and we install impact-rated sashes as standard. The typical installed price in Fort Lauderdale runs $700 to $1,400 per opening, depending on size, glazing, and whether the frame needs full replacement. A written quote locks that number before work starts.
This page covers what single and double hung windows cost here, when they need replacing, what the installation process looks like, and how our 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every job. If you’re comparing window styles or just exploring full Window Installation options, the details below should help you decide whether a hung window is the right fit for your home.
When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows
Hung windows often fail quietly. The sash gets stiff, the glass fogs, or the frame starts letting humid air through the seal. Here are the situations we see most often on service calls across Fort Lauderdale, from Sailboat Bend to Victoria Park:
- Your sashes won’t stay up. The balance system inside the side channels wears out, and the window slams shut or creeps half open. This is especially common in older single hung windows from the 1980s and 1990s homes around Sunrise Key and Coral Ridge.
- You feel a draft through a closed window. Worn weatherstripping on the meeting rail lets conditioned air escape, which hits your electric bill hard during summer months when AC runs constantly.
- Condensation or haze between the panes. Once the seal between the two panes of glass fails, the window’s insulating gas is gone and nothing restores it. The glass and sash assembly usually needs replacing, not just the seal.
- You’re replacing windows to meet current hurricane code. If you’re renovating a pre-2001 home, Fort Lauderdale’s building code requires impact-rated windows or approved shutters on any new window openings. A hung window with impact-rated glazing satisfies that requirement while keeping the classic two-sash look.
- The frames show wood rot or termite damage. Older wooden double hung frames in neighborhoods like Colee Hammock and Riverside Park hold moisture after storms. Once rot sets into the frame channels, the window can’t operate smoothly and it’s time for a new unit.
- You want better airflow upstairs. Double hung windows let you open the top sash to release warm air that collects near the ceiling without disrupting furniture arranged against the window. It’s a practical upgrade for second-story bedrooms in townhome communities or older two-story houses near Las Olas.
If any of these match what you’re seeing at home, the logical next step is an assessment. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair can extend the window’s life, and if not, what a replacement should cost for your specific opening. No pressure, just the numbers and the options.
How We Install Single & Double Hung Windows in Fort Lauderdale
Every window job at Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale runs through the same process, whether it’s one window or twenty. The goal is to give you a heads-up at every stage, from the first measurement to the final photo of the installed window.
Our Installation Process
- Measurement visit. We come to the property, measure each opening to the nearest eighth of an inch, and check the existing frame condition. We also note any structural issues like a sagging header or water stains around the old window. This visit is free.
- Written price, locked in. Before we leave the first visit or within a day, you get a written quote. It includes the window style, glass package, frame material, labor, and haul-away. The number on that quote is the number you pay, unless you change the scope.
- Product selection. We walk through the right product line for your home. If your property faces the Intracoastal and gets strong east winds, we might suggest a PGT or CGI impact-rated double hung. If energy performance is the top priority, we can specify low-E coatings and a lower U-factor to cut heat gain.
- Scheduling and arrival window. You pick a day that works, and you get a live arrival time you can track on your phone. No four-hour windows. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians show up when they said they would.
- Removal and installation. We remove the old sash and frame, inspect the opening for hidden damage, flash the perimeter with a waterproof membrane, set the new window level and square, and insulate the gaps before trimming the interior and exterior.
- Final walkthrough and photos. Once the window is set and operating, we take before-and-after photos, walk you through the new sash locks and tilt-in cleaning feature, and send you a digital invoice you can pay from a link.
Every installed window is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if anything isn’t right, parts and labor, for a full year after install, we make it right. That’s in writing on every project.
Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s what we tell Fort Lauderdale homeowners up front: the installed price for a single or double hung window in this city typically falls between $700 and $1,400 per opening. A single hung replacement with a standard insulated glass unit and a vinyl frame sits near $700 to $950. A double hung with impact-rated glass and a heavier frame for a larger opening runs $1,000 to $1,400. Exact numbers depend on four factors: the size of the opening, the glass package (non-impact vs. impact-rated), the frame material and brand, and whether any structural repair is needed around the opening.
What Affects Your Window Price
| Factor | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Standard single hung, vinyl frame, non-impact | $700 – $950 installed |
| Standard double hung, vinyl frame, non-impact | $850 – $1,100 installed |
| Impact-rated double hung, vinyl frame | $1,000 – $1,400 installed |
| Impact-rated double hung, aluminum frame | $1,150 – $1,500 installed |
| Large or custom-size opening | Add $150 – $500 per window |
| Rotted frame or sill repair | Add $200 – $600 per opening |
These are real ranges for the Fort Lauderdale market, not national averages. Why the spread? Because the window specs change the price meaningfully. The glass package drives a big portion of it. Impact-rated laminated glass costs more than standard insulated glass for a simple reason: it’s built with a plastic interlayer that holds the pane together when wind-borne debris hits it during a storm. Broward County code requires impact-rated or protected openings in new work, and for most homeowners buying hung windows here, impact-rated glass is the cleanest way to satisfy the requirement without adding storm shutters. Brands like PGT and CGI build their double hung lines specifically for this coastal code environment, and the extra material cost shows up in the quote. A single hung window with a slimline vinyl frame from CWS or ES Windows typically lands on the lower end of the range. A double hung with heavier hardware, a reinforced meeting rail, and low-E glass trends toward the higher end.
Frame material matters too. Vinyl is the most common choice in Fort Lauderdale’s salt-air environment because it doesn’t corrode. Aluminum offers slimmer sightlines, so you get more glass area and a cleaner view, but it costs more and conducts more heat, which pushes the U-factor up unless you add a thermal break. We stock both.
You’ll never need to call just to get a ballpark for your project. Tell us the room, the window size, and whether you want impact-rated glass, and we’ll give you a written range before we even schedule the measurement visit. A free estimate at (754) 354-1396 puts a specific number on your home, not a generic one.
FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows
How much does a single or double hung window cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A single hung window in Fort Lauderdale generally runs $700 to $950 installed, and a double hung runs $850 to $1,400 installed depending on size, glass package, and frame material. Impact-rated glass adds $150 to $350 per window over non-impact, which is why we quoted the spread above. The most accurate way to price your specific openings is a free measurement visit, which locks a written number before any work starts. Call (754) 354-1396 and we’ll get you a written price on your actual window sizes.
Can you install double hung windows on a second floor in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, and we do it regularly in two-story homes from Shady Banks to Croissant Park and in the townhome communities along the New River. The same process applies, with one extra step: our crew sets up ladder access or scaffolds, and we take extra care securing the lower floor while removing and setting windows from the outside. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers second-story work just like ground-level installs, and the written price includes any access requirements, so there’s no surprise add-on after we start.
Is it cheaper to repair an old window than replace it?
For a worn-out balance or a broken sash lock, yes, a focused repair might cost $100 to $300 and buy you more time. But if the glass seal has failed and the panes are fogged, or if the frame is rotted, replacement is usually the better long-term move. A replacement window carries a new warranty, meets current code, and restores the window’s full performance. We’ll tell you which one makes financial sense for your home when we see the window in person, not which one makes us more money.
What does the 365-Day Done Right Promise actually cover?
If anything on your new window installation isn’t done right, we fix it. That promise lasts for 365 days after installation and covers parts and labor in writing. If a seal fails, a sash binds, or a lock misaligns within that first year, we come back, diagnose it, and make it right at no charge. No argument, no deductible. It’s printed on every project contract you sign.
Are single and double hung windows hurricane rated?
They can be. The key is the glass package and the frame, not the window style. We install impact-rated double hung windows from PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows that are built for the Florida Building Code’s high-velocity hurricane zone. When impact-rated, the glass is laminated with a plastic interlayer, so if a piece of debris hits the pane at hurricane speed, the glass cracks but stays in the frame instead of blowing into the room. We’d tell you to specify impact-rated on any hung window you install in Fort Lauderdale, because the code requires protected openings, and impact glass is the cleanest way to comply.
Which Product Lines Fit Hung Windows Best
Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale carries eight product lines total, and several of them offer strong single and double hung options for South Florida. These are the ones we recommend most often for hung windows in this market:
- PGT: PGT’s WinGuard double hung line is one of the most popular impact-rated options in Florida. Built in-state and tested for the coastal environment, it holds up well against salt air and repeated storm cycles. Good choice if you want a proven Florida product with strong aftermarket support.
- CGI: CGI’s aluminum double hung windows carry a heavier frame and a streamlined profile that appeals to homeowners on the barrier island and along the canals who want a clean look without sacrificing wind resistance. The aluminum resists corrosion from salt spray better than some alternatives.
- CWS: CWS makes a solid vinyl double hung with a thermally improved frame that helps keep U-factor low on west-facing walls in the afternoon sun. If energy performance is your top priority, we’ll quote a CWS unit with a low-E coated glass package.
- ES Windows: ES Windows offers some of the slimmest sightlines we can put into a hung window. That means more glass and less frame, which translates to a brighter room and a clearer sightline out to the water. It’s a premium look at a premium price point.
We never push a single brand because the right choice depends on your opening sizes, exposure, and aesthetic. The consultation is where we narrow the list based on what your home actually needs.
Fort Lauderdale Building Code and Permits for Window Replacement
Replacing a hung window in Fort Lauderdale is a structural job that falls under the Florida Building Code. Fort Lauderdale sits in the high-velocity hurricane zone, which means any new window opening must be impact-rated or protected by an approved storm cover. We pull the permit when one is required, and our installations meet the current code for wind load, water intrusion, and anchoring. If you’re in a historic district like Sailboat Bend or Himmarshee Village, there may be additional review requirements for the exterior window style. We’ve navigated those reviews before and we’ll tell you up front whether your street triggers them, so there’s no surprise delay after materials are ordered.
Why Impact-Rated Glass Matters in a Hung Window
Impact-rated does not mean unbreakable. It means the glass assembly holds together when a flying branch or roof tile hits it at speed. Standard annealed glass shatters into shards, which then become projectiles inside the room. Laminated impact glass cracks but stays in the frame, which preserves the envelope of the house and keeps wind from pressurizing the interior during a storm. That’s a real safety difference, and it’s why we recommend impact-rated hung windows for any Fort Lauderdale home near the water or under mature tree canopy.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale
Sean Mackey leads Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale with a simple operating rule: tell the homeowner the truth, put the price in writing, and show up when the schedule says. It sounds obvious, but the window trade is full of companies that quote low, surprise you at the walkthrough, and go quiet after the install. We don’t. Founded in 2001 as part of the Relay Home Co. family, Juniper has spent more than two decades installing replacement windows and doors in South Florida’s specific climate. The Relay Visibility Guarantee runs through every job: a live arrival time you can track, before-and-after photos of the installation, and a written price before anything gets ordered.
The brand name itself is a reference to the juniper plant, a hardy evergreen that survives brutal sun, wind, and poor soil, which is a fitting description for what windows in Fort Lauderdale have to endure. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if an install isn’t right, parts and labor, within a year of completion, it’s on us to fix. If a repaired window fails, the second visit is free. Those aren’t sales lines. They’re the terms Sean puts on every contract.
We answer the phone live, 24/7. When you call (754) 354-1396, a real person picks up, day or night, weekend or holiday. If you’ve ever spent a Monday morning leaving voicemails at three different contractors and waiting for callbacks, you know why that matters.
FAQs – About the Company and Process
Who is Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale?
Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale is the Fort Lauderdale windows-and-doors specialist inside the Relay Home Co. family, founded in 2001. We specialize in window replacement, Window Installation Near Me in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and door replacement. No general remodeling, no unrelated trades. Each location is independently owned and operated, so the team that quotes your project is the same team that shows up to install it.
Do you give free estimates for hung window replacement?
Yes. The measurement visit is free, and after it you receive a written price that includes the window cost, labor, and haul-away. Nothing is finalized until you sign off on that number. Call (754) 354-1396 to book a visit, and we’ll work around your schedule.
How long does a hung window installation take?
Most single hung and double hung window replacements go from removal to finished trim in 45 to 90 minutes per opening. A full house of 10 to 15 windows usually completes in one to two days. We’ll give you a specific timeframe when we write the quote, because the number of windows, access height, and any structural findings affect the total.
Can I see photos of my window installation when it’s done?
Yes. We photograph every job before and after, and those photos are available to you. If you’re not home during the install, you can still see exactly what was done, including the flashing and the final trim. It’s part of the Relay Visibility Guarantee that every project carries.
Ready for a Written Price on Hung Windows?
If you’re choosing between a single hung and a double hung for any room in your Fort Lauderdale home, start with the measurement visit. It’s free, it takes about 30 to 45 minutes, and you’ll leave with a written number that won’t change at the door. We’ll walk you through the glass packages, show you samples from the product lines that fit your budget, and answer any storm-code question you have. Call (754) 354-1396 now, and we’ll get you on the schedule.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale
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.