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Window installation in Lauderdale Lakes typically runs $650-$1,400 per opening for standard vinyl or aluminum replacement, with whole-house jobs on 1960s-era CBS ranches ranging from $8,500-$18,000 depending on count and impact rating. Most Lauderdale Lakes homes still carry original jalousie or single-pane aluminum units that fail current Florida Building Code wind-load requirements, making permitted replacement with documented wind-mitigation documentation a standard part of our Window Installation workflow. Call (754) 254-7558 to schedule your measured survey and written estimate.
Why Lauderdale Lakes Homes Are Different
Lauderdale Lakes was built out almost entirely between the mid-1960s and early 1970s as a planned inland CBS community, meaning the vast majority of its housing stock still carries original jalousie louver windows and aluminum single-pane sliders that predate Florida’s post-Hurricane Andrew (1992) construction standards. Every such opening is a permit-required replacement job under the Florida Building Code, and insurers increasingly demand documented wind-mitigation upgrades before renewing homeowner policies here. Unlike neighboring coastal communities where salt corrosion drives urgency, in Lauderdale Lakes it is pure code-compliance and insurance pressure on a uniform block of aging 1960s-70s homes.
The concrete block construction leaves fixed, inflexible rough-out sizes, so custom-fit impact units or careful shimming are critical on nearly every job. Sitting roughly 8-10 miles inland from the Atlantic, Lauderdale Lakes avoids constant salt-spray corrosion but remains inside Broward County’s high-wind design zone, where seasonal afternoon thunderstorms with 60-70 mph gusts and hurricane threats make impact-rated glazing or accordion-shutter combinations the only compliant path. Contractors working Lauderdale Lakes’s original ranch blocks regularly quote whole-house jalousie replacements because a Broward County permit inspection flags jalousie units as non-compliant wind-load failures, and once a permit is pulled on any opening, inspectors often walk the rest of the structure.
Our Main Lauderdale Lakes Services
Lauderdale Lakes homeowners call us most often for full window replacement and impact-rated upgrades, though sliding door conversions and patio door installations are increasingly common as original aluminum sliders fail.
Window Replacement in Lauderdale Lakes
We measure, specify, and install replacement windows across Lauderdale Lakes’s CBS ranch stock, working with fixed rough-outs in concrete block walls that demand precise shimming and factory-ordered sizing rather than field modification. Every job starts with the measured survey you keep, and the written quote matches it exactly. Window Replacement in Lauderdale Lakes includes permit application, wind-mitigation documentation, and photo evidence of each opening before and after.
Impact Windows & Doors in Lauderdale Lakes
Impact-rated installation in Lauderdale Lakes addresses the insurance and code-compliance pressure specific to this 1960s-70s housing stock, with PGT and CGI lines specified by wind-load zone rather than margin. We document every unit’s missile-rating label and installation method for your wind-mitigation inspection. Impact Windows & Doors in Lauderdale Lakes covers whole-house jalousie-to-impact conversions, the most common job type we see here.
Sliding & Patio Doors in Lauderdale Lakes
Original aluminum sliding patio doors in Lauderdale Lakes bind, oxidize, and leak air through deteriorated pile weatherstrip; we replace them with thermally broken frames and impact-rated glazing that meets current code without the accordion shutters many homeowners want to eliminate. Rough-out constraints in CBS construction make exact measurement critical. Sliding & Patio Doors in Lauderdale Lakes includes threshold integration with existing slab elevations.
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Before
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Window installation in Lauderdale Lakes means working with a nearly uniform stock of 1960s-70s CBS ranch homes where original jalousie louver windows, jalousie-and-awning combinations, and aluminum horizontal sliders still dominate. Because these openings predate post-Andrew wind-load standards, every replacement requires a Broward County permit and documented compliance, and the concrete block construction leaves no room for field-modified rough-outs. Our Window Installation process begins with the measured survey you keep, specifies exact factory sizes for your fixed block openings, and ends with a photo record and wind-mitigation form for your insurer.
Single & Double Hung Windows
Signs you need it
Original jalousie units leak water during Lauderdale Lakes afternoon thunderstorms, or you’ve received an insurance renewal notice requiring documented wind-mitigation upgrades.
What it costs in Lauderdale Lakes
Single and double hung window installation in Lauderdale Lakes typically ranges $720-$1,350 per opening for vinyl framing, or $1,100-$1,950 for impact-rated units with laminated glass.
How we do it
We measure the fixed concrete block rough-out to the sixteenth, order factory-built units from PGT or ES Windows, install with corrosion-resistant fasteners rated for CBS embedment, seal with backer rod and silicone, and photograph every step for your permit inspection and Haven Standard record.
Horizontal Roller Windows
Signs you need it
Your original aluminum horizontal slider binds in the track, shows oxidation pitting from South Florida UV cycling, or no longer locks securely against wind pressure.
What it costs in Lauderdale Lakes
Horizontal roller window installation in Lauderdale Lakes runs $680-$1,280 per opening for standard aluminum, or $1,050-$1,850 for impact-rated versions with reinforced interlocks.
How we do it
We verify sill slope for drainage, specify rollers with stainless steel bearings for the inland humidity cycle, install with continuous head and sill fasteners into block, and test operation under load before signing off the photo record.
What Window Installation Costs in Lauderdale Lakes
| Item | Typical range in Lauderdale Lakes |
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| Single/double hung vinyl window | $720 - $1,350 |
| Single/double hung impact-rated window | $1,100 - $1,950 |
| Horizontal roller aluminum window | $680 - $1,280 |
| Horizontal roller impact-rated window | $1,050 - $1,850 |
| Whole-house jalousie replacement (12-18 openings) | $8,500 - $18,000 |
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Lauderdale Lakes?
Yes. Broward County requires a building permit for every window replacement in Lauderdale Lakes because original jalousie and single-pane units fail current wind-load standards; we pull the permit, schedule inspections, and provide wind-mitigation documentation for your insurer. Call (754) 254-7558 and we’ll walk you through the permit scope before the measured survey.
How long does window installation take in Lauderdale Lakes?
Most Lauderdale Lakes whole-house jobs complete in 2-3 working days after permit approval, with single openings done in one day; CBS block construction adds no drywall repair, so finish work is minimal. Call (754) 254-7558 to schedule your survey and we’ll confirm timeline with the written quote.
Door Installation in Lauderdale Lakes
Door installation in Lauderdale Lakes faces the same concrete block constraints and code-compliance pressure as window work, with original 1960s-70s entry doors typically hollow-core or thin-gauge steel units set in painted aluminum frames that fail impact and wind-load requirements. Because insurers now routinely demand documented upgrades, we specify Therma-Tru and CGI entry systems by performance tier, with the measured survey and written quote as one document under Haven Clause 1. Our Door Installation includes permit handling, wind-mitigation form completion, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Entry Doors
Signs you need it
Your original door frame shows daylight around the jamb, the slab delaminates at the lock edge, or your insurance renewal requires a documented wind-rated entry system.
What it costs in Lauderdale Lakes
Entry door installation in Lauderdale Lakes ranges $1,400-$2,800 for a standard fiberglass system with composite jamb, or $2,200-$4,500 for impact-rated with laminated glass sidelite.
How we do it
We measure the block rough-out and existing threshold elevation, specify a Therma-Tru or CGI system with factory-built jamb width for your wall thickness, install with tapcon or wedge-anchor fasteners into block, shim plumb with composite wedges, and photograph jamb seal and hardware operation for the record.
Hurricane-Proof Front & Entry Doors
Signs you need it
Broward County permit inspection flagged your entry door as non-compliant, or you need to eliminate accordion shutters while maintaining code-required large-missile impact resistance.
What it costs in Lauderdale Lakes
Hurricane-proof front door installation in Lauderdale Lakes runs $2,400-$4,800 for a solid impact slab with reinforced frame, or $3,200-$5,800 with integrated impact glass sidelites.
How we do it
We verify your home’s wind-borne debris zone rating, specify CGI or PGT large-missile-tested units with labeled hardware, install with continuous frame anchorage into CBS block, and provide the product approval documentation and photo record for your wind-mitigation inspection.
What Door Installation Costs in Lauderdale Lakes
| Item | Typical range in Lauderdale Lakes |
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| Standard fiberglass entry door with composite jamb | $1,400 - $2,800 |
| Impact-rated entry door with reinforced frame | $2,400 - $4,800 |
| Impact entry door with integrated glass sidelites | $3,200 - $5,800 |
Do entry doors need permits in Lauderdale Lakes?
Yes. Every exterior door replacement in Broward County requires a permit, and impact-rated units must carry Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance; we handle both. Call (754) 254-7558 and we’ll confirm the product approval path during your measured survey.
Can you match my door size in a CBS block wall?
Most Lauderdale Lakes block rough-outs are fixed at standard widths, but we measure to the quarter-inch and order factory-built jambs rather than field-modifying; custom widths are possible with lead time. Call (754) 254-7558 to schedule the survey and we’ll confirm exact sizing with your written quote.
Energy-Efficient Windows in Lauderdale Lakes
Energy-efficient window installation in Lauderdale Lakes addresses the specific penalty of original 1960s-70s single-pane aluminum units: summer cooling loads that spike utility bills, UV damage to interiors, and the thermal bridging of uninsulated metal frames in a climate with 90°F+ days six months of the year. Because the housing stock is so uniform, we specify Low-E and argon packages by orientation and shading condition rather than selling a single upgrade tier, with ES Windows and ECO Window Systems lines selected by measured performance need. Our Energy-Efficient Windows process includes blower-door-informed recommendations where the whole house is being done, and every unit carries the written price before work starts.
Low-E & Argon Gas Glass
Signs you need it
Your west-facing rooms overheat after 2 PM, your utility bills peak in July and August above neighboring homes, or carpet and furnishings show fading near original clear-glass windows.
What it costs in Lauderdale Lakes
Low-E with argon gas fill in Lauderdale Lakes adds $80-$140 per opening to standard vinyl window pricing, or comes standard in most impact-rated units we specify from ES Windows and ECO Window Systems.
How we do it
We measure solar heat gain coefficient needs by facade orientation, specify hard-coat Low-E with argon fill and warm-edge spacers, verify U-factor and SHGC ratings on the NFRC label before installation, and record the label photograph for your energy documentation.
ENERGY STAR Replacement Windows
Signs you need it
You’re replacing windows for utility cost reduction and want verified performance data rather than manufacturer claims, or you’re combining the job with a Broward County energy audit.
What it costs in Lauderdale Lakes
ENERGY STAR certified replacement windows in Lauderdale Lakes range $820-$1,450 per opening for vinyl framing with full performance package, or $1,250-$2,100 for impact-rated ENERGY STAR units.
How we do it
We verify the NFRC label and ENERGY STAR climate zone certification for South Florida, install with complete air-sealing at the block interface, and provide the product certification numbers for any utility rebate or audit documentation you pursue.
What Energy-Efficient Windows Costs in Lauderdale Lakes
| Item | Typical range in Lauderdale Lakes |
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| Low-E/argon upgrade per opening | $80 - $140 add-on |
| ENERGY STAR vinyl replacement window | $820 - $1,450 |
| ENERGY STAR impact-rated window | $1,250 - $2,100 |
Will energy-efficient windows lower my bill in Lauderdale Lakes?
Most Lauderdale Lakes homeowners see 15-25% cooling cost reduction when replacing original single-pane aluminum with Low-E/argon vinyl or impact units, with west-facing rooms showing the fastest payback. Call (754) 254-7558 for a measured survey and we’ll model your specific orientation and shading.
Do energy-efficient windows qualify for rebates in Broward County?
Some Broward utility programs accept ENERGY STAR window upgrades with NFRC label documentation; we provide all certification numbers and installation photos required. Call (754) 254-7558 and we’ll confirm current program status during your estimate.
Impact Garage Doors in Lauderdale Lakes
Impact garage door installation in Lauderdale Lakes is increasingly driven by insurance wind-mitigation requirements that now extend to garage door openings as the largest unprotected facade element in most CBS ranch homes. Original 1960s-70s garage doors are thin, uninsulated, and wind-load rated to no modern standard; when Broward County inspectors walk a permitted job, they flag these openings with increasing frequency. Our Impact Garage Doors service specifies wind-rated sectional or roll-up systems with reinforced tracks and hardware, with the measured survey documenting your opening’s structural attachment points for the written quote.
Hurricane-Rated Garage Doors
Signs you need it
Your garage door flexes visibly in thunderstorm winds, your insurance renewal specifically lists garage door wind-mitigation, or a recent permit inspection flagged the opening as non-compliant.
What it costs in Lauderdale Lakes
Hurricane-rated garage door installation in Lauderdale Lakes ranges $2,800-$5,200 for a standard 16-foot sectional with reinforced track and impact glazing, or $3,800-$6,500 with insulated steel and integrated wind-load struts.
How we do it
We measure opening width, headroom, and side-room clearance, specify a wind-load-rated sectional from Mr-Glass or PGT with Miami-Dade approval, install reinforced vertical and horizontal tracks with proper jamb attachment into CBS block, and test cycle and photo-document before final inspection.
Wind-Load Code Compliance
Signs you need it
You’re pulling a permit for other window or door work and want to proactively address the garage door before the inspector walks the full structure, or your HOA has adopted updated wind-mitigation standards.
What it costs in Lauderdale Lakes
Wind-load code compliance upgrade for an existing garage door in Lauderdale Lakes runs $1,800-$3,400 for reinforcement package with struts, hardware, and track upgrade, or $2,800-$5,200 for full replacement with rated door.
How we do it
We assess your existing door’s structural capacity, specify either a reinforcement kit with engineered strut pattern or full replacement with labeled wind-load rating, install with permit-required hardware and spring balancing, and provide the product approval and photo record for inspection sign-off.
What Impact Garage Doors Costs in Lauderdale Lakes
| Item | Typical range in Lauderdale Lakes |
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| Hurricane-rated sectional garage door (16 ft) | $2,800 - $5,200 |
| Insulated impact-rated garage door with struts | $3,800 - $6,500 |
| Wind-load reinforcement of existing door | $1,800 - $3,400 |
Does my garage door need to be impact-rated in Lauderdale Lakes?
Broward County requires wind-load-rated garage doors on all new and replacement installations, and many insurers now demand documentation; if you’re replacing other openings, inspectors often check the garage door too. Call (754) 254-7558 and we’ll assess your current door’s rating during the measured survey.
Can you reinforce my existing garage door or does it need full replacement?
Some Lauderdale Lakes garage doors can meet code with engineered strut reinforcement and upgraded track hardware; we measure door thickness, track gauge, and jamb attachment before recommending replacement versus reinforcement. Call (754) 254-7558 for the assessment and written options.
Custom & Geometric Windows in Lauderdale Lakes
Custom and geometric window installation in Lauderdale Lakes works within the rigid constraints of 1960s-70s CBS construction, where fixed rough-outs and the occasional decorative gable or entryway transom demand factory-built specialty shapes rather than field fabrication. Because block walls cannot be modified without structural work, every custom unit is measured to the sixteenth and ordered with exact jamb depth for your wall thickness. Our Custom & Geometric Windows service draws from PGT, ViewLux, and ES Windows specialty lines, with impact-rated options where code requires and the same written-price-first process as standard rectangles.
Geometric & Shaped Windows
Signs you need it
Your gable-end triangle, octagon accent, or half-circle transom is original single-pane glass with deteriorated glazing, or you’re replacing a standard rectangle with an architectural shape and need to maintain the block rough-out.
What it costs in Lauderdale Lakes
Geometric and shaped window installation in Lauderdale Lakes ranges $1,200-$2,400 for standard polygon shapes in vinyl, or $1,800-$3,500 for impact-rated laminated glass with reinforced framing.
How we do it
We template the exact shape with digital measurement, specify from PGT or ViewLux geometric catalogs with confirmed block-wall jamb depth, factory-order with integrated nail fin or block-frame application as your rough-out requires, and install with custom flashing integration documented in the photo record.
Arched & Curved Windows
Signs you need it
Your entryway or formal living room has an original arched window with failed thermal seal, visible condensation, or aluminum frame oxidation that’s progressed to pitting and air infiltration.
What it costs in Lauderdale Lakes
Arched and curved window installation in Lauderdale Lakes runs $1,600-$3,200 for custom radius-top units with standard glazing, or $2,400-$4,500 for impact-rated with laminated curved glass and reinforced frame.
How we do it
We measure the spring-line, radius, and chord length precisely, specify from ES Windows or ViewLux custom arched lines with factory-built curved jamb, install with pre-formed arched flashing and back-sealing into the block opening, and document the critical seal points photographically.
What Custom & Geometric Windows Costs in Lauderdale Lakes
| Item | Typical range in Lauderdale Lakes |
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| Geometric/shaped window (triangle, octagon, etc.) | $1,200 - $2,400 |
| Impact-rated geometric window | $1,800 - $3,500 |
| Arched/radius-top window | $1,600 - $3,200 |
| Impact-rated arched window | $2,400 - $4,500 |
Can you match an unusual shape in my Lauderdale Lakes home?
Most 1960s-70s Lauderdale Lakes geometric windows fall within standard catalog shapes from PGT, ViewLux, and ES Windows; we measure and template, then confirm factory capability before quoting. Call (754) 254-7558 with your address and we’ll schedule the measured survey.
Do custom windows take longer to install in Lauderdale Lakes?
Factory lead time for custom shapes typically adds 3-4 weeks beyond standard rectangles, but installation itself is usually one day per opening; we coordinate permit timing with delivery. Call (754) 254-7558 and we’ll confirm current lead times with your written quote.
Brands We Service in Lauderdale Lakes
We specify from eight verified manufacturer lines in Lauderdale Lakes: PGT and CGI for impact-rated performance tiers, ES Windows and ECO Window Systems for energy-efficient packages, Mr-Glass for garage door systems, Therma-Tru for entry door fiberglass and steel, and ViewLux for custom and geometric specialties. We stock common hardware and weatherstrip components locally, with most standard repairs and adjustments completed in one visit. See our brands for full specifications and performance data.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Lauderdale Lakes, FL
| Service | Typical range in Lauderdale Lakes |
|---|---|
| Single/double hung vinyl window | $720 - $1,350 |
| Single/double hung impact window | $1,100 - $1,950 |
| Horizontal roller aluminum window | $680 - $1,280 |
| Horizontal roller impact window | $1,050 - $1,850 |
| Whole-house jalousie replacement (12-18 openings) | $8,500 - $18,000 |
| Standard fiberglass entry door | $1,400 - $2,800 |
| Impact-rated entry door | $2,400 - $4,800 |
| Impact entry door with sidelites | $3,200 - $5,800 |
| ENERGY STAR vinyl window | $820 - $1,450 |
| ENERGY STAR impact window | $1,250 - $2,100 |
| Hurricane-rated garage door (16 ft) | $2,800 - $5,200 |
| Geometric/shaped window | $1,200 - $2,400 |
Price in Lauderdale Lakes is driven primarily by impact-rating requirements, the fixed rough-out constraints of CBS block construction that limit field modification, and the permit-inspection workflow that adds documentation time but protects your insurance standing. Haven Clause 1 means your written quote matches the measured survey exactly; no change orders, no surprises.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lauderdale Lakes
We work across Lauderdale Lakes’s original 1960s-70s ranch blocks, with crews dispatched from our Miami office and routing optimized for Broward County permit coordination. Most Lauderdale Lakes appointments are scheduled within a few business days, with emergency board-up available when storm damage creates immediate exposure.
- Plantation Park
- Central Lauderdale Lakes
- Westwood Lakes area
- East Commercial Boulevard corridor
Service Area - Cities Near Lauderdale Lakes
Our crews serve the full Broward County corridor from the Miami office, with regular work in Margate, FL, North Lauderdale, FL, Coconut Creek, FL, and Coral Springs, FL. Scheduling and permit coordination for Lauderdale Lakes jobs are handled through the same South Florida dispatch, with Broward County inspection familiarity across all service cities.
Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale Lakes 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 Windows & Doors in Lauderdale Lakes
We typically schedule measured surveys in Lauderdale Lakes within 2-4 business days, with installation following permit approval; emergency board-up for storm damage is available same-day when structural exposure exists. Call (754) 254-7558 to confirm current availability.
Some Lauderdale Lakes communities require HOA architectural review before exterior changes; we provide product cut sheets, color samples, and permit drawings for your board submission as part of our standard documentation. Call (754) 254-7558 and we’ll coordinate the package with your measured survey.
Yes. Every window and door replacement in Lauderdale Lakes requires a Broward County building permit, and we handle application, scheduling, and inspection coordination as standard; you receive the approved permit and wind-mitigation documentation at completion. Call (754) 254-7558 to start the process with your free measured survey and written estimate.
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 Lauderdale Lakes Customers Say
"Patio door had dropped and would not lock. They adjusted it rather than selling me a new one, and charged accordingly."
- Simone T."Front door install went smoothly. Written warranty, clear price, no pressure to upgrade anything."
- Nils H."Good crew, tidy install, finished a day early. Paperwork had the license number on it."
- Barry L.