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Westlight Windows & Doors is the Fort Lauderdale window company homeowners call when their existing windows and doors can’t handle a Broward County hurricane season. We replace, install, and upgrade windows and exterior doors in homes from Rio Vista to Coral Ridge, and the work here runs on a stricter set of rules than almost anywhere else in the country. If you need window or door work in Fort Lauderdale, call (903) 354-7134 for a written, no-surprises price.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homes Are Different
Fort Lauderdale sits entirely inside Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, or HVHZ. That’s the same impact-resistance standard Miami-Dade enforces, and it exists for a reason: design wind speeds here assume a Category 4 or 5 storm is a real possibility, not a precautionary what-if. Every window and door we install in Fort Lauderdale has to meet Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) requirements, which is a legal mandate, not a marketing bullet.
Then there’s the salt. The city’s canal network, all 165-plus miles of it, pushes brackish air into neighborhoods like Coral Ridge, Rio Vista, and Harbor Beach year-round. Standard aluminum frames and hardware corrode noticeably faster along those waterways than they do even a mile or two inland. Homes built in the 1950s through 1970s, much of the core housing stock, still carry original single-pane jalousie windows that leak air, offer zero impact resistance, and are getting flagged by insurers. In canal communities like Lauderdale Isles and Middle River Terrace, jalousie windows are now an insurance problem: carriers are non-renewing or surcharging policies on homes without impact-rated openings. Replacing them isn’t an upgrade conversation anymore, it’s how you keep the house insured.
High-rise condos along A1A and the Las Olas riverfront add another layer: HOA approval, fire-rated assembly specs, and HVHZ certification all have to line up before a single window comes out. Owen Satterfield and our crews have worked through enough of those board approvals to know the paperwork matters as much as the installation.
Our Main Fort Lauderdale Services
Fort Lauderdale homeowners call us most often about two things: pulling out failing or outdated windows, and replacing exterior doors that have warped in the humidity or no longer seal against storm-driven rain. Each service has its own Fort Lauderdale page below.
Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale
Most window replacement in Fort Lauderdale means removing single-pane aluminum or jalousie units and installing impact-rated, HVHZ-approved windows that actually seal. We match the product to the exposure: a canal-front house in Rio Vista gets a different glass package than a mid-century CBS home a few blocks from Federal Highway. Full details, including our replacement process and what to expect, are on the Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale page.
Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale
When Fort Lauderdale homeowners build additions, convert garages, or replace a single failed window, the installation still has to meet Broward County HVHZ requirements. We measure to the opening, check the existing frame for salt-driven corrosion, and install to the manufacturer’s spec so the warranty holds. The full scope of our Fort Lauderdale installation work is covered on the Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale page.
Door Installation in Fort Lauderdale
Exterior doors in Fort Lauderdale take a beating from humidity, salt air, and afternoon thunderstorms. A door that swells shut in June or leaks at the threshold is a security problem and a water-intrusion problem. We install entry doors, patio doors, and impact-rated systems sized for Florida openings. Details on product options and what installation involves are on the Door Installation in Fort Lauderdale page.
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 Fort Lauderdale
We carry and install impact-rated PGT and CGI lines, along with ViewLux and CWS, so the product matches the house rather than the other way around. We keep common parts and hardware for these brands moving through our South Florida operation, which keeps turnaround on Fort Lauderdale jobs reasonable. You can see the full list on our brands page.
Pricing for Window Company in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These ranges reflect what we typically see for Fort Lauderdale homes. Your written price comes before any work starts, and it does not change at the door.
| Service | Typical range in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Impact-rated window (PGT or CGI), standard size, installed | $850 – $1,500 per window |
| Impact-rated window, large or custom opening | $1,500 – $2,800 per window |
| Non-impact energy-efficient window (ECO Window Systems) | $500 – $900 per window |
| Full-house window replacement on a typical 3-bedroom CBS home | $14,000 – $28,000 |
| Jalousie-to-impact window conversion (louvered to single-sash) | $1,200 – $2,200 per opening |
| New-construction window installation (addition or garage conversion) | $400 – $800 per window |
| Standard exterior door installation (Therma-Tru, painted steel or fiberglass) | $1,600 – $3,400 |
| Impact-rated entry door (Miami-Dade NOA approved) | $3,200 – $6,000 |
| Sliding glass patio door, impact-rated | $3,500 – $7,500 |
| French door installation, impact-rated pair | $4,000 – $8,500 |
What pushes a Fort Lauderdale job toward the upper end: canal-front exposure requiring marine-grade frames, high-rise condo work where the HOA requires fire-rated assemblies, and any opening where the existing frame has salt corrosion that needs remediation before install. Whatever the number, you get it in writing before we start, and that written price is the price.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Lauderdale
We work the full city, from the high-rise corridor along A1A to the 1950s-era CBS neighborhoods west of US 1. The same crew handles the job from first measurement to final walkthrough.
- Coral Ridge
- Rio Vista
- Harbor Beach
- Lauderdale Isles
- Middle River Terrace
Most Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods are within a 30-minute drive of our South Florida dispatch point, so we can usually schedule an estimate within a few days of your call.
Service Area – Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Beyond Fort Lauderdale proper, we also handle window and door work in Plantation, FL, Pompano Beach, FL, Hollywood, FL, and Coconut Creek, FL. If you’re in one of those cities and need impact windows or a door that actually closes square, give us a call.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale
Yes, in nearly every case. Fort Lauderdale is entirely inside Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so replacement windows and exterior doors must meet Miami-Dade NOA impact standards to pass inspection and keep your insurance valid. Call (903) 354-7134 and we’ll confirm what your specific opening requires.
Most single-window or single-door replacements finish in one day. Full-house window replacements usually run two to five days depending on the number of openings and whether we find frame corrosion that needs repair. You’ll get a committed schedule in writing before work starts.
We’re familiar with the HOA submission process for buildings along A1A and Las Olas, and we’ll provide the spec sheets and product approvals your board needs. The HOA still has to sign off, but we make the paperwork easy. Call (903) 354-7134 for a free estimate that includes your written price.
If your Fort Lauderdale home still has single-pane jalousies, or your entry door swells every summer, call home base at (903) 354-7134. Owen Satterfield and the Westlight team will give you a written price before any work starts, show up in the window we promised, and stand behind the job in writing.
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 Fort Lauderdale Customers Say
"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"Our energy bill in summer was brutal. New windows made a real dent in it. Salesman wasn't pushy and didn't do the fake "today only" discount thing the others tried."
- Bethany Oh"Two bedroom windows that never opened and one that wouldn't stay up. All replaced in an afternoon. The crew was clean, hauled off the old frames, and the quote held."
- Colette Rhee