Frequently Asked Questions - Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Straight answers to the questions Fort Lauderdale homeowners ask us most about window and door replacement. If you don't see your question here, call (754) 354-1396 and ask us directly.
Pricing & Cost FAQs
Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners spend between $650 and $1,450 per window for full-frame replacement with impact-rated glass, including installation. A single standard bedroom window, for example, often lands near the lower end of that range, while a large picture window or a window needing stucco repair around the opening runs higher. The two biggest factors here are glass package and frame material. Impact glass required by Florida building code costs more than standard insulated glass, and aluminum frames are priced differently than vinyl. We give every homeowner a written line-item quote before any work starts, so you'll see exactly where the money goes and the number won't change once we begin. Call (754) 354-1396 for a free estimate on your specific openings.
A sliding glass door replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs between $2,800 and $6,500 installed, depending on width, frame material, and whether you need impact-rated glass. A basic two-panel vinyl slider falls at the lower end. A three-panel door, a door with a built-in blind package, or a heavy PGT impact door on a second-floor condo where hauling is more involved pushes that number up. Local factors matter too: many Fort Lauderdale homes built in the 1960s and 1970s have non-standard rough openings that need reframing, which adds labor. We quote doors as a complete installed price, never as a material-only number that quietly doubles on the invoice. Call (754) 354-1396 and we'll measure and price yours in writing.
Impact windows cost more because of what they're built to do: laminated glass with an interlayer that holds the pane together when debris hits it, plus heavy-duty frames and hardware tested to meet Miami-Dade standards. You're paying for engineering, not just glass. In Fort Lauderdale specifically, code requires impact-rated or hurricane-shuttered openings for most replacement projects, which eliminates the cheaper standard-glass option that northern homeowners can choose. Shipping weight is another factor: impact units weigh substantially more, and freight costs are passed through. The tradeoff is real though. Impact windows protect your home during a storm, reduce outside noise, and often lower homeowners insurance premiums here. For local pricing on your home, call (754) 354-1396.
No. We put the price in writing before anything starts, and that number is the number. If our measurements reveal something the initial sight assessment couldn't, like hidden termite damage inside a wall cavity, we'll show you photos and bring you a written change order to approve before doing that extra work. You'll never get a surprise invoice at the end. That's a core part of how we operate: a fixed written price, a digital invoice you can pay from the link we text you, and photos of the work before and after so you can see what was actually done. If a contractor won't put a fixed number in writing before starting, walk away. Call (754) 354-1396 for a firm written quote.
Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners see a 15 to 30 percent reduction on the cooling portion of their electric bill after replacing single-pane or failed double-pane windows with modern low-E insulated units. In our climate, the gain isn't just heat rejection; low-E coatings also block more of the solar radiation that drives air conditioning demand from March through October. Homes in neighborhoods like Victoria Park and Sailboat Bend with original jalousie windows benefit the most because jalousies leak conditioned air constantly. The exact savings depend on your FPL usage, your shading, and which rooms face west. We can't promise a specific dollar figure, but we can show you the glass performance data before you decide. Call (754) 354-1396 to talk through options.
Service & Process FAQs
Replacing windows with Juniper Fort Lauderdale starts with a free in-home measure and consultation. We assess every opening, talk through glass packages and frame materials, and then send you a written line-item quote, usually within a day or two. Once you approve, we order the windows to your exact sizes. Most orders arrive in three to six weeks depending on manufacturer and whether the units are impact-rated. Installation day involves removing the old windows, prepping the openings, setting the new units, sealing, and trimming out. We send you photos of the work before and after, then text a digital invoice you can pay from the link. Call (754) 354-1396 to schedule your free estimate.
A typical whole-home window replacement of 10 to 15 windows is usually completed in one to three days once the windows arrive on site. A single window swap often takes two to four hours. The longer part of the timeline is the order: custom-sized impact windows from PGT or CGI commonly take three to six weeks from approval to delivery, occasionally longer during the summer storm-prep season when Florida manufacturers are at capacity. We'll give you a clear production timeline when you order, and we'll text you a live arrival time on installation day instead of making you wait through a four-hour window. Call (754) 354-1396 and we'll walk you through the full schedule for your project.
Yes, in most cases. You don't need to hover over the crew, but someone needs to be there to let the installers in and do a final walkthrough. In Fort Lauderdale, many homeowners work from home part of the week, so we schedule around your availability and give you a live arrival time so you're not sitting around waiting. For condos in buildings like those along the Galt Ocean Mile or in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, you'll also need to coordinate elevator time and any building requirements; we're happy to help with that paperwork. If you genuinely can't be home, talk to us and we'll figure out an arrangement. Call (754) 354-1396 and we'll check our schedule.
Sometimes. If your opening is square and the existing frame is sound, we can often do what the trade calls a pocket replacement, where the new window fits inside the existing frame and your interior trim stays untouched. If there's rot, if the opening is out of square, or if you're switching frame materials, a full-frame replacement is the right call and the interior trim comes off and goes back on or gets replaced. In Fort Lauderdale's older neighborhoods, we see a lot of wood rot around original window frames from decades of humidity and driving rain, so full-frame is common here. We'll tell you honestly which approach your home needs and why, with photos. Call (754) 354-1396.
Yes. Every estimate is free and comes with a written line-item price before you commit to anything. We come out, measure your openings, talk through what you're trying to solve, whether that's hurricane protection, heat gain, noise, or all three, and then send you a written quote. No pressure, no same-day-only discount games. Sean Mackey runs this branch and he's built the local team around one idea: give homeowners a clear price and let the work speak for itself. If you're comparing contractors in Fort Lauderdale, we want you to have our number in writing next to the others. Call (754) 354-1396 to schedule yours.
Brands & Parts FAQs
We work primarily with PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows, all manufacturers with deep experience in Florida's coastal climate. PGT is the big name in impact glass and is made right here in Florida. CGI builds the same category of hurricane-rated windows with a strong reputation in high-rise condo work. ES Windows specializes in architectural aluminum and is common in the modern homes you see in neighborhoods like Las Olas Isles and Harbor Beach. The right brand depends on your building type, your budget, and your exposure. We'll quote what fits your home best, and we'll explain why. Juniper is a hardy evergreen that handles sun, wind and cold, and that's the standard we hold windows to. Call (754) 354-1396.
For most Fort Lauderdale homes, yes. PGT builds impact-rated windows designed specifically for Florida's hurricane zone, and their WinGuard line is code-approved for Miami-Dade and Broward County. You're paying for a product that's engineered to hold its glass together when a 2x4 hits it at 50 feet per second in a storm test, and that protection translates directly into insurance savings for a lot of local homeowners. If your home faces the Intracoastal or sits in a mandatory evacuation zone, the premium over standard glass is usually justified. If you're farther inland and want a mid-range option, CWS and CGI are also worth a look. We'll quote multiple brands so you can compare. Call (754) 354-1396.
Impact glass is laminated glass, two panes bonded together with a clear polymer interlayer, which is the same basic construction as a car windshield. When something hits the window during a hurricane, the glass may crack but the interlayer holds the pieces in place. The opening stays sealed, so wind pressure can't build up inside your home and blow the roof off. That's the real danger in a storm: a broken window lets the wind in and then the structure fails. Impact glass is not bulletproof and it's not unbreakable, but it's the difference between a cracked pane and an open hole in your wall. In Fort Lauderdale, building code requires either impact glass or hurricane shutters on new and replacement windows. Call (754) 354-1396 with questions.
Sometimes, yes. If your frame is aluminum, in good shape, and the glass unit is a standard size, we can often do what the trade calls a glass pack replacement or a retro glazing: we remove the old insulated glass unit, drop in a new one, and reseal. This is a common request in Fort Lauderdale condos and older single-family homes where the frames are still solid but the seals have failed and you're getting fogging between the panes. The catch: retro glazing to impact standards is not always code-compliant, because impact rating requires the frame and glass to be tested as a system. We'll tell you what's possible and what's legal before touching anything. Call (754) 354-1396.
Licensing & Insurance FAQs
Yes. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale operates as a licensed contractor in Florida, and every pro working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance their state requires. We also carry general liability coverage and worker's comp so you're protected if anything goes wrong on your property. If a homeowner asks for proof, we're glad to provide it before we start the job. Don't hire anyone in Fort Lauderdale for window or door work who can't show you a current license and insurance certificate; unlicensed work here is common and it creates real risk for you as the property owner. Call (754) 354-1396 and ask us anything you want about credentials.
Yes. We pull permits for every project that requires one under Broward County and City of Fort Lauderdale codes. Full-frame window replacements and exterior door replacements generally require a permit in Fort Lauderdale, and impact-rated work always does because the product is part of the building's storm protection system. We handle the paperwork, coordinate the inspections, and don't consider the job finished until the inspection passes. A contractor who tells you to skip the permit is saving themselves time at your expense; if a problem shows up when you sell the house, it's your problem. Permits and inspections are part of every written quote we give you. Call (754) 354-1396.
Yes, with limited exceptions. Florida Building Code requires that any new or replacement window or door in Broward County be either impact-rated or protected by an approved hurricane shutter system. That applies whether you're in Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Oakland Park, or anywhere else in the county. The intent is simple: every opening in the building envelope has to be able to survive windborne debris without letting the wind inside. If your home was built before the modern code and still has standard glass, you can keep it, but once you replace it, the new product has to comply. We only install code-compliant products. Call (754) 354-1396 with code questions.
Emergency & Response FAQs
We can help with emergency window protection when a storm is approaching, but our service is not designed as a last-minute hurricane rush. When a storm is coming, the practical answer is to call as early as you can, ideally when the storm is still days away. We'll assess what's exposed, quote the work in writing, and do what we can to get your openings protected before the weather arrives. Our hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and we're closed Saturdays. For truly immediate protection when we're not available, contact a licensed emergency board-up service. Call (754) 354-1396 and ask what we can do.
First, keep people and pets away from the broken glass and the opening. If the window is actually breached and wind is entering, close interior doors to that room to limit pressure spread. If you can safely do so from inside, cover the opening with plywood or a heavy blanket to slow the air, but don't try to install anything from a ladder in the middle of a storm. Once the storm passes, take photos for your insurance claim and call us at (754) 354-1396. We'll come out, assess the damage, give you a written quote for the replacement, and handle the permit if one is required. Don't leave a damaged window taped up long-term; even a small crack in impact glass weakens the whole unit.
It depends on the glass type and the manufacturer's current production load, but you should expect a lead time of two to six weeks for a custom impact window after a storm event. Right after a hurricane, Florida window manufacturers get flooded with orders and lead times stretch, which is frustrating but unavoidable. If your opening can be temporarily secured with plywood or an emergency shutter while the new unit is produced, we'll help coordinate that too. What we won't do is rush a code-compliant replacement with the wrong product just to close the hole faster, because that creates a bigger problem at the next storm. Call (754) 354-1396 and we'll give you a real timeline.
Warranty & Guarantees FAQs
Every window and door we install carries the manufacturer's warranty on the product, which for PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows typically covers the glass unit, frame, and hardware for a period that varies by manufacturer and product line. We'll show you the exact warranty terms for the specific product we quote before you buy. On top of that, every job is covered by The Relay Visibility Guarantee: a written price before work starts, a live arrival time, photo updates before and after, and a digital invoice. The guarantee is the promise behind how we work, not a piece of paper you'll never read. Call (754) 354-1396 for warranty specifics on your quote.
The Relay Visibility Guarantee is the promise that every Juniper Windows & Doors location works to: you get a written price before anything starts, a live arrival time you can track instead of a four-hour window, photos of the work before and after, and a digital invoice you can pay from your phone. The point is total visibility. You always know who is coming, when they'll be there, and what it will cost. There's no separate fee for it and nothing to register; it's simply how the company operates. It's part of what makes Juniper part of the Relay Home Co. family of brands. Call (754) 354-1396 and see it in action on your estimate.
A quality impact window from PGT, CGI, CWS, or ES Windows, properly installed, should give you 20 to 30 years of service in Fort Lauderdale's coastal climate. The laminated glass itself doesn't wear out; what eventually fails is the insulated glass seal, the hardware, or the frame finish. Salt air near the beach accelerates corrosion on aluminum frames and exposed hardware, so homes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Dania Beach, and along the Intracoastal may need hardware replacement sooner than inland homes in Tamarac or Coconut Creek. We use and recommend stainless or corrosion-resistant hardware on coastal projects for that reason. Call (754) 354-1396 and we'll spec your windows for your specific exposure.
Yes. We stand behind our installation work, and if something we installed fails because of how we installed it, we'll fix it. The exact term of our workmanship coverage is included in your written quote so there's no ambiguity. That's separate from the manufacturer's product warranty, which covers defects in the window or door itself. A lot of homeowners in Fort Lauderdale don't realize these are two different warranties from two different parties. When we quote your project, we'll lay out exactly which warranty covers what, for how long, and who you call for a claim. That's part of putting the whole deal in writing before you spend a dollar. Call (754) 354-1396.
Call us at (754) 354-1396. We'll figure out whether the issue is a product defect, an installation issue, or normal wear, and we'll route the fix through the right warranty channel so you don't have to fight the manufacturer yourself. We don't disappear after the invoice is paid. That's the relationship we want with Fort Lauderdale homeowners: we did the work, we know your openings, and we want you to call us first when something seems off. If it's a simple adjustment or a failed seal, we'll be straight with you about what's covered and what isn't, before anyone shows up. The phone number is (754) 354-1396.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2001.
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