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
Fast, Reliable Window Installation Across Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Our Window Replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea typically runs $850 – $2,400 per opening for impact-rated units, with most jobs completed in one to two days once materials arrive. That’s the number to plan around if you’re replacing original jalousie windows or single-pane aluminum sliders in one of the town’s 1950s – 1970s condos or beachfront cottages. Our crews know this stretch of A1A, the condo corridors along El Mar Drive, and the side streets between Commercial Boulevard and the pier. Call (754) 354-1396 for a written quote before you commit to anything.
Why Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale Is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s Preferred Window Installation Company
Homeowners here don’t want a generic window crew. They want someone who understands that a 1962 condo three blocks from the ocean has different problems than a 2005 townhouse in Davie. Sean Mackey leads our Window Installation team, and he’s walked through enough Lauderdale-by-the-Sea buildings to know what’s behind the wall before we open it. We’ve replaced jalousie windows on El Mar Drive condos, rebuilt corroded openings along Bougainvilla Drive, and retrofitted impact units in mid-century cottages near the pier.
Every job gets a written line-item price before work begins. No estimate that morphs into a surprise invoice once the drywall comes off. Our techs arrive with a live ETA you can track, send before-and-after photos of the opening before trim goes back on, and close out with a digital invoice you can pay from your phone. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers parts and labor for a full year after installation. If something isn’t right, we come back and make it right. That’s in writing.
Vinyl Windows in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Vinyl windows in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea solve two problems at once: they kill the air leaks from original jalousie or single-pane aluminum frames, and they hold up to salt spray far better than uncoated wood or bare aluminum. A typical vinyl window replacement here runs $850 – $1,600 per opening for a standard size in a low-rise condo or single-family home. On a second-story beachfront unit where access requires ladder work and the opening needs reframing first, expect the higher end or slightly above.
The real cost driver is what’s behind the old window. We don’t know that until we pull it. That’s why our written quote includes a line-item allowance for framing repair, waterproofing, and anchoring upgrades. If we open the wall and find no hidden damage, that allowance stays in your pocket. If we find rot or rust, we show you photos, give you a number, and get written approval before touching anything else.
When Vinyl Makes Sense Near the Water
Most Lauderdale-by-the-Sea homeowners choose vinyl for mid-century single-family homes and small condo buildings set back a few blocks from the beach. Multi-chamber vinyl frames with welded corners perform well against wind-driven rain, and they don’t pit the way older aluminum does after a decade of salt exposure. The maintenance story matters too: vinyl never needs repainting, which is a real consideration when you’re a block from the Atlantic.
Impact-Rated Vinyl for Code Compliance
If you’re in a wind-borne debris zone, and most of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea east of Federal Highway is, your new vinyl windows need a Florida Product Approval and the right design pressure rating for the opening. We only quote impact-rated vinyl units that meet HVHZ code. The frames cost more than inland vinyl, but they’re not optional here. A typical impact-rated vinyl window in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea runs $1,300 – $2,100 per opening installed.
Picture Window in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
A Picture Window in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is usually about one thing: keeping the ocean view without sacrificing impact protection. Fixed-pane picture windows are the only style with zero sightline interruptions, which matters when your living room faces the water and you don’t want a mullion splitting the horizon. You’ll pay $1,500 – $2,400 for a large impact-rated picture window here, depending on glass area and whether the opening needs reinforcement.
Large fixed glass near the coast carries specific engineering requirements. A 6-foot-wide picture window on an east-facing wall takes the full force of a storm’s wind load, and the glass package has to be sized for that. We specify laminated impact glass with Low-E coatings, and we anchor the frame into the surrounding structure, not just the old jamb material. On older Lauderdale-by-the-Sea condos, that anchoring is where jobs go wrong when someone cuts corners.
Low-E Glass and UV Protection
Picture windows bring in a lot of South Florida sun, and without Low-E coatings, that sun fades furniture and drives up cooling costs. Every picture window we install in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea uses Low-E insulated glass as the default spec. The coating blocks a meaningful share of UV rays while keeping the glass clear enough that you don’t notice a tint from inside.
Big Glass, Big Wind Loads
You can’t put a cheap inland window on a beachfront picture opening and expect it to hold. We size picture windows using the actual design pressure calculations for the building’s location, not a generic county chart. On a 1963 condo along El Mar Drive, we once had to rebuild the entire rough opening because the original framing had been weakened by decades of salt air working its way behind the stucco.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
We install and service windows from PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows, which covers the full range of what Lauderdale-by-the-Sea buildings actually need. PGT impact casements and single-hungs make up the bulk of condo retrofits here. CGI and ES Windows show up on larger condo association projects where the board has already specified a brand. CWS offers strong mid-price options for homeowners balancing cost against performance. We stock replacement hardware and sashes for all four lines locally, which means a broken latch or fogged panel gets handled in days, not weeks.
Common Window Installation Problems We See in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Homes
- Rusted lintels above jalousie jambs. The original steel lintel spanning a window opening sits just behind the stucco, where salt spray reaches it through hairline cracks. By the time we pull the old jalousie frame, the lintel is often flaking and the opening sags enough that a new impact unit won’t sit square until we reframe.
- Anchors that won’t hold in beachfront walls. Adhesive-set anchors that work inland can’t hit design pressure on hollow CMU or spalled concrete. Without stainless-steel anchoring upgrades, a new impact window fails pull tests, and it fails them on inspection day.
- Rot behind window leaks that never got opened up. When a window leak in an older condo gets caulked instead of fixed, water keeps moving into the jamb. That rot eventually reaches the hurricane strapping, and the entire assembly loses its large-missile rating. We open the wall to check for this before installing anything new.
- Mid-century openings that don’t match modern unit sizes. Jalousie windows and older sliders came in sizes that don’t align with today’s standard impact units. We usually end up reframing part of the opening, which is why our quotes include a framing allowance rather than pretending every window is a like-for-like swap.
Pricing for Window Installation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Here’s what you can expect to pay in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for common window projects. Single and double hung vinyl impact windows run $1,100 – $1,900 per opening. Casement impact windows run $1,400 – $2,200. Picture windows run $1,500 – $2,400 for large fixed glass. Full jalousie-to-impact conversions on an entire condo typically land between $7,500 and $15,000 depending on unit count, access, and how much reframing the openings need. What moves the number is wall condition, not our mood. If the opening is clean, you pay the base price. If we find rust or rot, we show you the photos and price the fix separately with your written approval before we touch it. Call (754) 354-1396 for an exact quote on your building.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Beyond Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our crews cover window installations in Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Oakland Park, and Tamarac. Each area has its own mix of housing stock, from 1970s ranches to newer townhome communities. If you’re in one of those cities and want the same written-price model we offer in Window Installation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, the process is identical: inspection first, allowance in the contract, and every surprise priced and approved before we proceed.
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 About Window Installation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Yes, replacing jalousie windows with impact-rated units in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea requires a building permit, and the town enforces this through inspections tied to Florida Product Approval documentation. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and provide the wind-mitigation paperwork your insurer will ask for. Call (754) 354-1396 if you want us to check your building’s specific requirements.
Yes. Original jalousie windows leak air constantly, even when the louvers are closed, because the design never sealed tightly. Impact-rated Low-E insulated glass cuts that air exchange and reduces solar heat gain, which directly lowers how hard your AC works. Most Lauderdale-by-the-Sea homeowners see a noticeable difference on their summer bills, especially in units with east or west exposure.
Yes, we can match the original sightlines and frame color closely while still meeting current impact standards. The keys are choosing the right frame profile and using impact glass packages designed for the opening size. We’ve handled this on multiple condo buildings in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea where the association required visual consistency. Bring us the board’s spec sheet and we’ll tell you exactly what’s possible.
You don’t, not without an inspection, which is why we open the wall before ordering the window. Impact-rated units weigh significantly more than jalousie frames or single-pane aluminum, and the existing jamb structure often can’t carry that load once we expose it. Sean Mackey’s team checks the lintel, the jamb boxes, and the surrounding masonry for rot, rust, and structural soundness before we commit to a unit size. This inspection is part of the written estimate process in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Most Florida insurers offer wind-mitigation discounts for impact-rated windows that carry current Florida Product Approval, and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea homeowners typically qualify because the town sits in a high-wind zone. We provide the documentation your agent needs to verify the installation. Call (754) 354-1396 to schedule your free estimate, and we’ll walk you through the paperwork.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale, specializing in Window Installation across Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and the surrounding coastal communities.
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.