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If you own a home in Plantation built between the late 1950s and the early 1980s, your windows and doors were almost certainly installed under a building code that no longer exists. Those original single-pane aluminum frames and jalousie slats were not designed for the wind pressures Broward County enforces today, and your insurance company knows it. Westlight Windows & Doors carries eight manufacturer lines, writes every price down before work starts, and installs NOA-approved impact products that hold up to Plantation’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Call (903) 354-7134 for a free estimate.
Why Plantation Homes Are Different
Plantation’s residential streets are dominated by concrete block and stucco homes built in a remarkably tight window: roughly 1960 to 1985. That uniformity matters because it means entire subdivisions are aging out of their original fenestration at the same time. The windows those homes got from the builder were single-pane aluminum, the Florida rooms were glazed with jalousie louvers, and the sliding glass doors were aluminum frames with no thermal break. None of it meets the Florida Building Code’s current HVHZ impact standards.
There is a second layer to the problem. Because Plantation sits inside Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, every replacement window and door must carry Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance certification, tested to design pressures routinely above 130 mph. Wind mitigation inspectors and insurers now flag unprotected jalousie openings as grounds for coverage denial or non-renewal. So this is not a cosmetic upgrade market. Replacing original glazing in Plantation is the only legal path to a permitted installation, and it is increasingly the only way to hold onto affordable property insurance.
The climate works against old aluminum too. Year-round UV exposure and the steep humidity gradient between air-conditioned interiors and Florida’s outdoor air accelerate seal failure, frame oxidation, and thermal-break degradation. We see failed seals on aluminum frames throughout neighborhoods like Jacaranda Lakes, Plantation Acres, and the older streets off Broward Boulevard.
Our Main Plantation Services
The two jobs Plantation homeowners call us about most are full window replacement and entry door installation, though new-construction window installation for additions and remodels runs a close third. Here is what each involves in this city.
Window Replacement in Plantation
Most replacement work in Plantation involves pulling original single-pane aluminum units out of concrete block openings and installing NOA-approved impact windows sized to the existing rough opening. The block construction is actually helpful here: openings tend to be square and consistent, which makes for a cleaner install. The challenge is the jalousie units in older Florida rooms, which require reframing before a modern window can go in. We cover that in detail on the Window Replacement in Plantation page.
Window Installation in Plantation
For additions, enclosed patios, or new Florida rooms, window installation in Plantation means working from the stud out, and that brings permit and inspection requirements specific to Broward County’s HVHZ. Every unit we install carries Miami-Dade NOA approval, which keeps the permitting process straightforward. We also coordinate with the homeowner’s HOA where architectural review applies, which is common in neighborhoods like Plantation Isles and Fountain Spring. Full details are on the Window Installation in Plantation page.
Door Installation in Plantation
Entry doors in Plantation face the same code reality as windows: the front door on a 1970s CBS home is typically a hollow metal or thin aluminum unit rated for nothing close to current wind pressure. Replacing it means an NOA-approved impact-rated door, often with a reinforced frame and proper anchoring into the block. We match the door to the home’s look and the code’s demands, and we walk every customer through the wind mitigation credit paperwork. See Door Installation in Plantation.
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 in Plantation
We install windows and doors from eight manufacturer lines, and for Plantation’s HVHZ requirements we lean on impact-rated options from CGI and CWS, plus ES Windows and ECO Window Systems where energy efficiency is the priority. Turnaround on product orders runs two to six weeks depending on the line. See our brands for the full range.
Pricing for Window Company in Plantation, FL
| Service | Typical range in Plantation |
|---|---|
| Single-window replacement (standard size, impact-rated) | $900 - $1,600 installed |
| Single-window replacement (large or custom size) | $1,800 - $3,500 installed |
| Full-home window replacement (8-12 openings) | $9,000 - $22,000 |
| Full-home window replacement (15-20 openings) | $18,000 - $40,000 |
| Jalousie-to-impact-window conversion (per opening) | $1,200 - $2,200 installed |
| Sliding glass door replacement (impact-rated) | $2,500 - $5,500 installed |
| Front entry door replacement (impact-rated) | $2,200 - $4,800 installed |
| French door replacement (impact-rated, pair) | $4,500 - $9,000 installed |
| Window installation for additions (per opening, new construction) | $1,000 - $1,900 installed |
What pushes a Plantation price toward the top of a range is opening count, reframing around old jalousie units, and any custom sizing. What keeps it predictable is this: we hand you a written price before any work starts, and that is the price you pay. No revisions at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Plantation
We work throughout Plantation, from the acreage lots east of Flamingo Road to the garden-apartment conversions near University Drive. The neighborhoods below represent the mix of 1960s CBS homes, 1970s Florida rooms, and 1980s additions we see most often.
- Jacaranda Lakes
- Plantation Acres
- Plantation Isles
- Fountain Spring
- Bridgewater at Plantation
Our crews are positioned to reach most of Plantation same-day for estimates, with installations scheduled in a committed arrival window so you are never waiting on a vague “sometime this week.”
Service Area – Cities Near Plantation
We also cover the surrounding Broward cities where the housing stock and code requirements are similar. Homeowners in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Margate, FL, Coconut Creek, FL, and Pompano Beach, FL call us for the same NOA-approved replacements and the same written-price-before-work promise.
Serving Plantation, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Plantation 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 Company in Plantation
In most cases we can have someone at your door within one to two business days, and often same-day if you call early. Scheduling and dispatch run from our Miami office, but our crews serve Plantation locally, so you are not waiting on a crew driving down from out of state. Call (903) 354-7134 and a live person will set the appointment.
Many Plantation HOAs do require architectural review before exterior changes, and we help with the paperwork where needed. The city’s permit process is separate and requires NOA-approved products. We pull permits and pass inspections on every job, so the approvals line up before installation begins.
No. The Kingswell Guarantee puts the price in writing before any work starts, and that is the price you pay. If we open a wall and find something unexpected, we talk to you first and agree on any change in writing. Call (903) 354-7134 for a free estimate and we will put the numbers in front of you.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local windows & doors pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Plantation Customers Say
"Got quotes from three companies. Westlight wasn't the cheapest but they were the only one who measured everything carefully and put it all in writing. Worth it. No surprises on install day."
- Craig Dillard"Our sliding patio door had come off its track years ago and we just lived with it. New one is smooth as butter. They hauled off the old one and vacuumed up before they left."
- Jessica Landry"Replaced eight drafty old windows that were basically single pane. The house is warmer already and the street noise is way down. Crew was on time both days and the price was exactly the quote."
- Harold Bemis