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
ES Windows Door Installation: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
If you need an ES Windows door installation in Fort Lauderdale, here’s the short version: we stock ES Windows-compatible door components and hardware, and a full door installation typically runs $900 to $2,800 installed depending on the door configuration and what failed. We’re an independent service provider, not affiliated with ES Windows directly, which means we match the right part to your existing frame rather than steering you toward a whole new door you don’t need. Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners call us because a door panel has warped, a roller has ground itself to dust, or the threshold has corroded from years of salt air and afternoon downpours.
Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale has been installing ES Windows doors across Broward County since 2009. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, a real arrival window, and a written guarantee on the completed job. That’s the Kingswell Guarantee, and it applies to every ES Windows door installation we do.
Which ES Windows Models This Applies To
ES Windows builds sliding glass doors, hinged French doors, and multi-panel stacking doors. The door installation parts that fail most often vary by series, and here’s the gotcha: ES Windows has changed track profiles and roller designs across production years, so a roller that fits a 2012 series door will not necessarily fit a 2018 model even if both are labeled “ES Windows sliding door.” We identify the right part by pulling the existing roller or hinge and matching the wheel diameter, bracket offset, and track profile before ordering anything. If the door sticker is still legible, the series code on the corner of the glass or on the top rail tells us most of what we need.
For rollers and hinges, we generally recommend OEM ES Windows parts when the door is still under warranty or when the frame geometry is unusual. For standard replacements on older doors, quality aftermarket equivalents from our stocked lines (PGT, CGI, CWS) often match the original spec at a lower price. We’ll show you both options and the price difference before you decide.
Signs Your ES Windows Door Installation Is Failing
- The door sticks or drags when you slide it. Roller bearings have worn flat or the track has accumulated grit and corrosion. On Fort Lauderdale canal-front properties, track corrosion moves faster than inland because of the constant moisture in the air.
- The door doesn’t lock or the latch won’t seat. Over time, the door panel settles and the strike plate and latch fall out of alignment. Forcing the lock only bends the hardware, which makes the fix more expensive.
- You feel air moving around the door edges while it’s closed. The weatherstripping has hardened or the threshold seal has cracked. South Florida heat does that to rubber in about five to seven years, sometimes faster on west-facing doors.
- Water pools on the interior floor after heavy rain. The threshold’s weep holes are clogged or the threshold itself has separated from the track. Standing water inside the track is the first thing that rots a subfloor.
- The door panel is visibly sagging or the glass rattles when the door moves. The rollers are no longer carrying the panel weight evenly. Left alone, the glass can shift in its frame and the door becomes a security issue, not just a nuisance.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
For ES Windows door installation in Fort Lauderdale, the most common jobs land in these ranges:
- Sliding door roller replacement: $180 to $340 per door
- Threshold replacement (including seal and track alignment): $350 to $650
- Weatherstripping replacement on all edges: $120 to $280
- Full door panel replacement or complete installation (new door in existing opening): $900 to $2,800 depending on panel size, glass type, and whether it’s a standard or impact-rated unit
The range comes from a few things: door width, whether the panel is impact glass or standard, how much track work is needed, and whether we’re reusing existing hardware or replacing it. You’ll get the exact number in writing before we start. No revised invoice at the door. The Kingswell Guarantee says the price we quote is the price you pay, and if the installation fails within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge.
DIY or Call Us?
There’s an honest split here. You can safely clean the track, clear the weep holes with a stiff wire, and inspect visible weatherstripping for cracks. That’s reasonable homeowner maintenance. The moment the job requires lifting a sliding panel off its track, replacing rollers, or resetting a threshold, you’re dealing with a door that weighs 100 to 250 pounds or more. South Florida impact-rated panels are heavier than standard glass. A panel that slips during a DIY roller swap can crush fingers, shatter glass, or throw out your back. Some of the track fasteners on ES Windows doors also sit under tension, and if you pry the wrong piece, the frame can warp. That’s a thousand-dollar mistake on a $300 fix.
If you’re not sure which situation you’re in, call us at (754) 354-5397 and describe what the door is doing. We’ll tell you over the phone whether it’s a quick track cleaning or a service visit, no charge for the advice.
FAQs
On average, rollers and weatherstripping on an ES Windows door in Fort Lauderdale last five to eight years before they need replacement. Coastal locations with direct salt exposure, like Harbor Beach or the barrier island, tend to wear toward the shorter end. Doors that get cleaned regularly and kept free of track grit can go longer.
Yes, in most cases. If the track and frame are intact, we can usually replace the failed part (rollers, threshold, weatherstripping, or hinge hardware) and get the door operating correctly. Full door replacement only makes sense when the panel itself is warped, the glass seal has failed, or the frame has structural rot. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll give you an honest read.
Most roller, threshold, and weatherstripping jobs are done in one visit, typically one to three hours depending on what we find once the panel is off. Full door replacements in existing openings usually take half a day. We’ll give you a time window when you schedule, and we show up in it.
We keep the most commonly needed ES Windows-compatible rollers, thresholds, and weatherstripping on the truck. If your door needs a less common series part, we can usually source it within a few business days. We’ll tell you before scheduling which category your job falls into.
Contact Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale
If your ES Windows door is dragging, leaking, or not locking, don’t wait until it ends up permanently off-track. Call Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale at (754) 354-5397 to schedule your free estimate. You’ll get a written price before any work begins, and Owen Satterfield and our crew will show up when we said we would. Tell us what the house needs, and we’ll figure out the rest from there.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner, Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale at Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
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.