Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale - Written Price Before Anything Is Ordered

Trusted Window Installation for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners

Window installation in Fort Lauderdale is not a simple swap job. Salt air eats at frames, hurricane season tests every seal, and afternoon sun punishes glass that wasn’t chosen for this climate. Juniper Windows & Doors was founded in 2001, and we’ve spent more than two decades installing windows that hold up to exactly these conditions. Sean Mackey leads our Fort Lauderdale team, and every project we take on gets a written price before a single screw turns. No estimate that morphs into a surprise invoice at the door. Call (754) 354-1396 to schedule your free estimate, or keep reading to understand what window installation actually costs here and which options make sense for your home.

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Key Takeaways

• Written pricing before work starts. Every Juniper job gets a fixed, line-item price in writing. No change orders unless you ask for something different.
• 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the installation isn’t right, we make it right, parts and labor, for a full year, in writing.
• Impact-rated options matter in Fort Lauderdale. Wind-borne debris during hurricane season is a real threat, and the right glass changes how your home performs.
• Free estimates with real numbers. Call (754) 354-1396 and get a dollar range for your project before anything gets scheduled.

Casement Windows

Casement Windows hinge at the side and crank outward, which makes them one of the tightest-sealing window styles you can put in a Fort Lauderdale home. When closed, the sash presses firmly against the weatherstripping on all four sides, cutting air leakage far better than a sliding window ever can. We install Casement Windows from PGT and ES Windows most often in this market, and a typical installation in Fort Lauderdale runs $650 to $1,400 per opening depending on size, glass package, and whether the frame needs full replacement or just a retrofit. That price includes the window, the install labor, sealing, and cleanup.

Best Rooms for Casements

Kitchens and bathrooms are where Awning & Hopper Windows and casements shine. The crank mechanism lets you open the window fully even over a counter or sink, where a double hung would be awkward to reach. In homes along the Intracoastal, we see casements specified a lot because the seal holds up well against constant breezes and salt air.

Impact-Rated Glass Options

Many Fort Lauderdale homeowners choose impact-rated casement windows to avoid dealing with shutters every time a storm watch hits. PGT’s WinGuard line and ES Windows both offer casements built to resist wind-borne debris without shattering. The U-factor on these units can get low enough to matter on your cooling bill, which adds up fast in South Florida.

Double Hung Windows

Double Hung Windows have two sashes that slide vertically, so you can open the top, the bottom, or both, and the sashes tilt inward for easy cleaning. They’re the most common window style in older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Victoria Park and Rio Vista, where original single-pane wood units have finally given out. A double hung window installation with Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale typically runs $550 to $1,200 per opening, depending on whether you go with vinyl or aluminum-clad frames and whether impact glass is required. You get that price in writing before we order anything.

Retrofit vs. Full Replacement

In homes where the existing frames are square and solid, a retrofit installation slides a new double hung unit into the old frame. That saves money and mess. If the frame has rot or termite damage, which we find regularly in Fort Lauderdale’s older homes, a full tear-out replacement is the honest fix and costs more.

Vinyl vs. Wood Clad

Most of our Fort Lauderdale customers choose vinyl double hungs because they never need painting and they shrug off humidity. For historic districts with stricter design rules, we can source wood-clad double hungs that match the original look while performing far better than the 40-year-old units they replace.

Vinyl Windows

Vinyl Windows are extruded PVC frames with insulated glass, and in Fort Lauderdale they’re the workhorse choice for homeowners who want low maintenance and solid thermal performance without paying for aluminum or wood. The salt air and humidity here do almost nothing to vinyl, which is why we recommend it for most of the homes we quote in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Wilton Manors, and Dania Beach. Vinyl window installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $450 to $950 per opening for standard sizes, and you’ll see that number in writing before the job is booked.

Energy Performance

Modern vinyl windows carry U-factors between 0.20 and 0.30 when ordered with low-E glass, which is dramatically better than the single-pane aluminum units still found in many 1970s condos around Fort Lauderdale. The lower the U-factor, the less heat moves through the glass, and your air conditioner doesn’t have to fight the afternoon sun as hard.

Warranty and Longevity

Vinyl frames from PGT and CWS carry strong manufacturer warranties, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation itself for a full year, parts and labor, in writing. We see properly installed vinyl windows lasting 20 to 30 years in this climate, which is about as long as any window material lasts down here.

Picture Window

A Picture Window is a fixed pane of glass that doesn’t open, built to frame a view and pull in maximum light. They’re the cheapest window style per square foot because there’s no operating hardware, and in Fort Lauderdale they make the most sense on a wall that faces a canal, a garden, or any view you never need to ventilate. A picture window installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $500 to $1,800 depending on glass area, with large panoramic units costing more due to the structural support and tempered glass required.

Glass Package Choices

Because a picture window never opens, the glass package is everything. For west-facing walls in neighborhoods like Plantation and Tamarac, we recommend low-E coatings that cut solar heat gain while keeping the view clear. The right coating changes how the room feels at 3 PM in July.

Pairing with Operable Windows

A Bay & Bow Windows style with a picture window flanked by two casements or a casement on each side is a classic setup that gives you the big view plus ventilation when you want it. We help Fort Lauderdale homeowners work through sightlines and frame proportions so the composition looks intentional, not pieced together.

Bay Window Installation

3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows differ from bay windows, which project out from the wall in a three-panel arrangement with two angled operables and a fixed center panel. It adds floor space visually, creates a window seat opportunity, and changes the architecture of the room. Bay window installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $3,000 to $7,500, and the range is wide because the roof, support framing, and finish details vary a lot from one house to the next. Every bay window quote from Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale is a written price, not a ballpark that grows later.

Structural Considerations

A bay window cantilevers out from the house, so the support framing has to be built right or the window will sag and eventually leak. We inspect the existing framing and sheathing before writing a price, because what’s underneath the old bay window in a Fort Lauderdale home is often not pretty after years of driving rain.

Finishing Details

The seat board, the exterior roof, the soffit, the trim, the interior drywall returns. All of it gets line-itemed in our quote, so you know exactly what the finished bay will look like and what it costs. A bay window is a bigger project than a standard replacement, and it should be specified like one.

Window Contractor

A Window Contractor is the person or company you hire to manage the entire window project, from measuring and ordering to installing and sealing. In Fort Lauderdale, the contractor’s role matters more than in drier climates because the flashing and sealing details determine whether the window leaks in a storm or shrugs it off. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale is a windows-and-doors specialist, which means we don’t do kitchens, we don’t do roofs, and we don’t dabble. Sean Mackey has built this team around one trade, and it shows in the work.

Why Specialists Beat Generalists

A general contractor splits attention across a dozen trades. A window contractor thinks about U-factor, sightlines, drainage planes, and impact ratings every single day. When we quote a job in Oakland Park or Hallandale Beach, we’re quoting it from experience with hundreds of window jobs in that exact climate, not from a generic price book.

What to Ask Before Hiring

Ask any window contractor three things: Is the price in writing before work starts? Who exactly will be in my home? What happens if the installation isn’t right? Our answers are a written fixed price, background-checked uniformed technicians, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, on every project.

Window Installers

Window Installers are the people who physically set the window, level it, seal it, flash it, and finish it. They’re the difference between a window that performs for 25 years and one that leaks in the first month. Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale sends background-checked, uniformed installers to every job, and you’ll know who is walking through your door before they arrive. Installation labor in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $150 to $400 per opening depending on access, complexity, and whether it’s a retrofit or full tear-out.

Training and Standards

Our installers work to a defined installation standard, not whatever feels right that day. Flashing tape at the sill, backer rod and sealant at the exterior, proper shimming, and foam insulation at the rough opening are all part of the job, not optional add-ons. That’s what the 365-Day Done Right Promise is built on.

What a Bad Install Looks Like

We’ve torn out windows in Fort Lauderdale that were installed with no flashing tape, caulked over rotten wood, or shimmed so badly the sash wouldn’t close square. The window itself was fine. The install killed it. That’s why we never sub out installation to whoever’s available, and why every job gets photo documentation before and after.

Brands We Service

Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale works with eight product lines: PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux. We’re not tied to one brand, so the right window for your project is never a compromise.

PGT is the dominant impact-window brand in Florida, and we’ve installed their WinGuard and 5500 series lines across Fort Lauderdale’s barrier islands for years. We know their product codes, their frame extrusions, and what glass packages make sense for a beachfront condo versus an inland rancher. CGI is the go-to for many high-end custom homes, and our team regularly specifies their estate collection for waterfront projects where sound attenuation and impact performance both matter. CWS delivers a strong mid-range impact product, and ES Windows gives us access to thin-profile aluminum that works beautifully on mid-century homes in Wilton Manors and Sailboat Bend. Whether you have PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, or any other make, we can help you choose the right replacement and install it correctly.

Signs You Need a Pro Right Now

• Condensation between the glass panes. That fog means the seal has failed and the insulating gas has escaped. The window is now a single pane with extra steps, and in Fort Lauderdale humidity, it’ll only get worse and start clouding the view permanently.
• You can feel air moving through the frame. If the air inside the house moves when you hold your hand near a closed window, the weatherstripping or the frame itself is compromised. That’s how your AC bill creeps up $40 a month without you noticing.
• Water staining below the window. Stains on drywall or baseboards under a window are a sign that water is getting in somewhere and running down inside the wall. In South Florida, that quickly becomes a mold and rot problem behind the drywall.
• The window won’t open or close without force. A window that binds was either installed out of square or the frame has shifted. Either way, it’s a security and egress issue, and during hurricane season you need windows that close and lock tight.
• Single-pane glass or no impact protection. Homes built before the 1990s in Fort Lauderdale often have single-pane aluminum windows. They leak air, they don’t stop wind-borne debris, and your insurance carrier may be giving you a premium discount you’re not earning.

Our Process, Step by Step

1. 1
   Call for a free estimate. A live person answers, 24/7. We collect basic information about your home, the rooms you’re focused on, and what’s driving the project. Then we schedule a time that works for you.
2. 2
   In-home measurement and assessment. Sean Mackey or a senior technician walks the home, measures every opening that’s in scope, checks for rot and structural issues, and talks through what you want the windows to do: impact, energy, aesthetics, or all three.
3. 3
   Written line-item quote. You get a fixed price in writing before anything is ordered. The quote breaks down each window, the glass package, the install labor, and any finish work. That number is the number.
4. 4
   Installation day with visibility. You get a live arrival time you can track, our background-checked crew shows up in uniform, and they install to the standard we’ve documented. Before-and-after photos are part of every job.
5. 5
   Walkthrough and digital invoice. We walk the job with you, show you the work, and email a digital invoice you can pay from a link. The 365-Day Done Right Promise, parts and labor, in writing, starts the day the job is done.

How Much Does Window Installation Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

Our Service Area Near Fort Lauderdale

Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale serves the home neighborhoods and surrounding communities across Broward County. We work regularly in Window Installation in Davie, Window Installation in Oakland Park, Tamarac, Coconut Creek, Hallandale Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, West Park, Wilton Manors, Broadview Park, Dania Beach, and Lauderdale Lakes. Most estimates in Fort Lauderdale proper can be scheduled within a few business days, and we quote the job in writing before anything gets confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale

Schedule Your Window Installation Service in Fort Lauderdale Today

Get a written price for your window installation in Fort Lauderdale before any work starts. Call (754) 354-1396 and a live person answers, 24/7, to schedule your free estimate. No obligation, no pressure, just real numbers from a team that’s been installing windows in South Florida since 2001.

Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2001.