New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Westlight 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
CGI Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale
We’re Westlight Windows & Doors, an independent CGI service provider handling repair and replacement work across Fort Lauderdale. The short version: we fix and install CGI windows and doors without any factory tie, which means our only obligation is to your house, not a warranty department. What makes our CGI work different here is that we’ve spent years cutting out corroded frames and retrofitting impact-rated replacements along Fort Lauderdale’s canals and historic districts, so we know which models actually hold up to salt air and High Velocity Hurricane Zone codes. Call (754) 354-5397 for a free estimate.
If you own CGI windows or doors in Fort Lauderdale, you’re dealing with conditions that generic window companies don’t plan for. Salt spray off the Intracoastal, summer humidity that never lets up, and design-review boards in neighborhoods like Rio Vista all change what “done right” means. Our team under Owen Satterfield has been putting windows and doors into South Florida homes since 2009, and we carry the full CGI sales & service scope: impact windows, sliders, casements, and full-frame replacements.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
CGI builds a strong product, but no window survives Fort Lauderdale’s environment forever. Salt air pits aluminum. Humidity creeps past failing seals. Hurricane inspections catch what homeowners never noticed. Our techs have spent years diagnosing exactly those failures in this city’s housing stock, from 1950s ranches to waterfront high-rises. We know which CGI models hold up to the HVHZ code requirements and which hardware wear patterns show up first near the canals.
Owen Satterfield trained in building construction technology at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before spending the better part of two decades installing windows and exterior doors across South Florida, including whole-house impact projects along the Las Olas Boulevard corridor. He runs the crew the same way he talks: measure twice, cut the conversation once, and tell homeowners what their house actually needs. We’re an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, which means every price gets written down before work starts, every arrival window gets honored, and every job comes with a written guarantee. When we say Fort Lauderdale service area, we mean the whole city, including the neighborhoods where parking a work truck is its own challenge.
Common CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
These are the failures we see most often in Fort Lauderdale, and each one connects directly to the local climate or housing stock:
- Salt-air pitting and corrosion on aluminum frames. Canalside homes in areas like Las Olas Isles take constant salt spray, and CGI aluminum frames show it first at the weep holes and bottom rails. Pitting that goes unaddressed becomes a structural problem, and it’s a common reason homes fail pre-sale wind-mitigation inspections.
- Fogged or failed insulated glass units in older CGI 900 Series windows. Fort Lauderdale’s humidity works on every seal, and thermal cycling between the air-conditioned inside and the summer heat outside accelerates the failure. A fogged pane isn’t just cosmetic; it means the insulating gas is gone and the glass isn’t doing its job.
- Seized or misaligned rollers on CGI 3000 Series sliding glass doors. Florida sand and canal debris find their way into door tracks, and once the rollers bind, the door grinds instead of glides. Left alone, the force of forcing it open bends the track and the repair gets more expensive.
- Warped or sticky sashes on CGI casement windows. East-facing exposures with no shade take years of direct UV and heat in Fort Lauderdale, and casement sashes are the first to warp. The cranks get stiff, the weatherstripping tears, and the window stops sealing.
- Failed hardware after years of salt and humidity. Balances, locks, and keepers corrode quietly. We replace them with OEM CGI components when warranty or matched finish matters, and we’re honest when a quality aftermarket part will restore function for less money, provided it holds up to salt air and still passes inspection.
CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s something specific to Fort Lauderdale that changes how CGI work gets done: the Rio Vista and Victoria Park historic districts require window replacement plans to pass design review before a permit is issued. That means a CGI impact retrofit in a 1920s Mediterranean Revival home often needs custom frame finishes and muntin patterns that match the original details. A crew that only knows how to hang a standard white window will get sent back by the review board. We’ve measured openings in Rio Vista homes where the trim profiles had to be matched within an eighth of an inch, and where the color on the new CGI frames had to sit just right against the original stucco. Owen put it plainly once: “Tell me what the house needs, and we’ll figure out the rest from there.”
Last August, our tech drove out to a 1951 ranch on Cordova Road in Rio Vista. The original single-pane aluminum windows had failed a pre-sale wind-mitigation inspection because salt pitting had eaten through two bottom rails. We measured every opening, did a full-frame CGI 900 Series impact retrofit with matching white frames and solar-control low-E glass, and hauled away the old pitted frames before the buyer’s final walkthrough. The home closed on schedule. That’s the kind of work Fort Lauderdale’s older housing stock keeps asking for.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We handle Fort Lauderdale Window Installation for the CGI lines that fit local homes best:
- CGI 900 Series Single Hung Impact Windows – the most common retrofit choice for older single-story homes and ranches.
- CGI Estate Collection Casement Windows – a fit for Mediterranean Revival properties that need operable ventilation and impact protection.
- CGI 3000 Series Sliding Glass Doors – the workhorse for lanai and waterfront openings.
- CGI 600 Series Fixed Picture Windows – used where the view matters more than the ventilation.
When parts are needed, we recommend OEM CGI components for anything warranty-sensitive or where the finish has to match, but we’ll tell you straight when a quality aftermarket roller, balance, or weatherstripping will do the job for less and still pass wind-mitigation inspection. We never push a full replacement when a straightforward insert or hardware swap fixes the problem.
CGI Service Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Most single-window replacements run $900 to $1,800 installed, depending on size, frame condition, and whether it’s an insert or full-frame job. Sliding glass door work typically lands between $2,500 and $5,500. Hardware-only repairs, like roller swaps or balance replacements, usually stay under $400 per unit. What drives the cost in Fort Lauderdale is usually the opening itself: water damage around the frame, rot from decades of humidity, or design-review requirements in historic districts.
Every estimate we give is written, line-itemed, and handed to you before anything gets ordered. No price jumps at the door. No revised invoices after the fact. That’s the Kingswell Guarantee, and it’s been the same since 2009. Call (754) 354-5397 for your written quote.
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 – CGI Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
In most cases, yes, provided the installation follows current HVHZ code and your installer documents it properly for the inspection. What matters is the full package: impact-rated glass, the right frame anchoring, and the paper trail your insurer actually asks for. We’ve helped Fort Lauderdale homeowners pass wind-mitigation inspections after full-frame CGI 900 Series retrofits, including homes that failed before the swap. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll tell you what your insurer is likely to require.
Yes, and it’s one of the reasons we get called into Rio Vista and Victoria Park. CGI impact windows can be ordered with custom frame finishes and muntin patterns that match the 1920s trim details, then installed to pass design review. It’s slower than a standard retrofit because the review board has to sign off first, but it’s standard work for us in Fort Lauderdale’s historic districts.
It’s common, but it’s not something to ignore. Sand, salt, and canal debris work into the tracks, the rollers bind, and the door starts grinding. If you force it, the track bends and the repair bill doubles. We replace or clean the rollers, realign the door, and usually have it gliding again in a single visit across Fort Lauderdale and the nearby service areas.
Fogged glass means the insulated unit has failed, and the fix for a CGI 600 Series picture window is replacing the glass unit itself, not the entire frame, in most cases. We’ll measure the opening, order the correct replacement unit, and install it without disturbing the surrounding trim. It’s a much smaller job than a full-frame replacement, and it restores the window’s thermal and impact performance.
Nearly always, yes. Fort Lauderdale requires permits for window and door replacement, and if you’re in a historic district like Rio Vista or Victoria Park, the design review happens before the permit is issued. We handle the permit paperwork and the review process as part of the job, so you’re not stuck navigating the city by yourself. Call (754) 354-5397 for a free estimate and we’ll map out exactly what your project needs.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
We serve the surrounding Broward County communities, too. If you’re in CGI service in Hollywood, we’ve got you covered for the same impact-rated retrofits. Down in CGI service in Cooper City, the housing stock skews newer, but salt air and sun still take their toll. We also cover Sunrise, Margate, and Wilton Manors.
Book Your CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Whether it’s a full-frame impact retrofit that has to pass a wind-mitigation inspection or a sliding door that finally needs its rollers swapped, we’ll show up in the window we gave and put the price in writing first. Call (754) 354-5397 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Westlight 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.