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
PGT Windows & Doors in Hollywood, FL | Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale
We provide independent PGT window and door service across Hollywood, from the Hollywood Lakes historic district to the condos along the Broadwalk, through our Window Replacement in Hollywood. We’re not affiliated with PGT corporate and we don’t follow factory service scripts. What makes our PGT work here different is simple: we know which failure modes Hollywood’s salt air and preservation rules actually cause, and we fix them without losing your home’s mid-century character. Call (754) 354-5397 for a written, line-item estimate before any work starts.
Hollywood’s window stock lives under two constant pressures: a high-velocity hurricane zone that demands impact-rated everything, and corrosive salt air that eats metal hardware faster than any code table predicts. A PGT WinGuard window that performs flawlessly in Weston can fail in three ways here that it never fails there. That’s the local knowledge gap we close. If you need PGT sales & service from a team that actually tears these units down, you’re in the right place.
Why Hollywood Residents Choose Us for PGT Service
Most window contractors in Broward County install PGT products. Very few of them can tell you why a SpectraGuard roller assembly seizes after six years of Hollywood salt exposure, or what the preservation board in Hollywood Lakes actually requires for interior-mount impact glazing. That’s the difference. Owen Satterfield, our owner here at Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, spent nearly two decades putting in windows and exterior doors across South Florida before leading this crew. He’s tested, torn down, and rebuilt enough PGT hardware to know the difference between a part that failed because it was cheap and a part that failed because the environment won. Tell me what the house needs, and we’ll figure out the rest from there.
We work with genuine PGT replacement components when lead times allow, especially on laminated glass units where optical clarity and impact certification matter. For wear items like rollers, balances, and weatherstripping, we often install engineered aftermarket parts that outlast the originals in Hollywood’s corrosive coastal air. You get an honest recommendation either way, with a written price before any work starts.
Common PGT Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Hollywood
- WinGuard vinyl sashes binding on the jamb liners. Hollywood’s intense sun and humidity cause vinyl to warp and swell. We see sashes that will not seat fully, which leaves the interlock unengaged and the window no longer impact-rated. The fix usually involves re-machining the sash route and replacing worn jamb liners with a heavier-duty profile.
- SpectraGuard and WinGuard roller assemblies corroded from salt air. Bottom roller axles turn into lumps of aluminum oxide. The sash drags, jumps the track, or stops traveling halfway. We mill out the corroded pin and install sealed stainless roller sets with nylon tires that roll clean.
- Multi-point lock gear stripped on WinGuard doors. The handle feels engaged but the lock points never actually throw. This one is serious: the door looks locked but is not secured. We replace the gear assembly and re-time the points so the handle throw actually drives every bolt.
- Weep holes clogged with sand and salt on aluminum frames. Factory weep systems on PGT PremierVue and WinGuard Aluminum frames get packed with fine beach sand that blows off Hollywood Beach. Water pools inside the track and eventually spills over the sill into the house. We clear the weeps and re-slope the sill drainage path.
- Fogged laminated glass in WinGuard units. The outer lite fails and moisture gets between the panes. On post-2010 units where the vinyl frame has degraded but the glass is still sound, we tell you straight when a full sash replacement makes more sense than a glass-only swap.
PGT Service in Hollywood: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s a specific Hollywood fact that changes how PGT service works here and nowhere else in Broward County. In the Hollywood Lakes historic district, the city’s preservation board often requires impact windows to be installed on the interior of original wood or metal frames. The goal is preserving the vintage street-facing appearance while still meeting Miami-Dade wind-load standards. A standard PGT WinGuard full-frame replacement that passes inspection in Dania Beach will get red-flagged here. The board expects a specific glazing pack and trim detail, and if your installer does not know what that looks like, you’ll be pulling the window out and starting over. That’s a six-week delay and a second permit. We know the glazing pack and the trim details the board expects, because we’ve done this work along the streets of Hollywood Lakes and dealt with the reviews. For PGT owners in that district, this is the single most important piece of local knowledge on this page.
PGT Models & Products We Service in Hollywood
We service the full PGT impact-rated lineup that shows up in Hollywood homes: PGT WinGuard Vinyl (single hung, double hung, horizontal roller), PGT WinGuard Aluminum (casement, picture, awning), PGT SpectraGuard (vinyl, impact-rated), and PGT PremierVue (aluminum, impact-rated). For Hollywood’s one-story CBS ranch homes built between 1950 and 1980, we see mostly WinGuard Vinyl and SpectraGuard units. Along the beach high-rises, PremierVue aluminum and WinGuard Aluminum dominate because they hold up better to constant salt spray. We keep common aftermarket wear parts stocked locally for fast Hollywood turnaround: stainless roller sets, heavy-duty jamb liners, multi-point lock gear assemblies, and sill weep components. Laminated glass units are ordered per-job, because every glazing pack is different and we won’t guess on impact certification.
PGT Service Pricing in Hollywood
Service pricing in Hollywood depends on what failed and whether we’re repairing existing hardware or replacing the unit. Here’s what you can expect:
- Roller replacement on a horizontal roller or sliding door: $160 to $340 per sash, including parts and labor.
- Multi-point lock gear replacement on a WinGuard door: $220 to $420 depending on the lock model and whether the points need re-timing.
- Jamb liner replacement and sash re-route on a binding vinyl window: $180 to $380 per sash.
- Weep system clearing and sill re-sloping on aluminum frames: $120 to $260 per frame.
- Full glass or sash replacement on fogged WinGuard units: generally $400 to $900 depending on size and glass pack; real price comes after we measure and quote.
These are our line-item ranges for Hollywood work. You’ll always get a written price before any work starts. No doorside revisions, no vague ranges. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll schedule a free in-home assessment and give you the number on paper.
Serving Hollywood, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood 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 – PGT Windows & Doors in Hollywood
Yes, in most cases we can replace just the glass unit, and we do it with genuine PGT laminated glass so the impact certification stays intact. The exception is when the vinyl frame itself has warped or degraded, usually from Hollywood’s sun and humidity. On a post-2010 unit where the vinyl is chalky or binding, a full sash replacement often makes more sense financially. We’ll tell you which one your window actually needs. Call (754) 354-5397 for an exact quote after we inspect it.
That rattle is usually a worn or corroded roller assembly. The salt air eats the axles, the roller loses contact with the track, and the whole panel shakes against the frame in high wind. Sometimes it’s also the weatherstripping compressing unevenly. We replace the rollers with sealed stainless aftermarket sets and re-align the panel so the lock points actually keep pressure on the interlock. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll diagnose it in person, free.
Chalky vinyl usually means the surface finish has oxidized from UV exposure. You can clean it, but you cannot restore the original surface permanently. The more important question is whether the underlying vinyl has warped or embrittled. If the sash still operates cleanly and the interlock engages, it’s cosmetic and you can leave it. If it’s binding, that’s structural and needs attention. We’ll inspect the whole window and give you a straight answer either way. Call (754) 354-5397 to schedule a free assessment.
Yes. Rinse the frames and tracks every few months with fresh water, especially if you live within a mile of the beach. Keep the weep holes clear; salt and sand will pack them tight. And have the rollers on sliding units checked every few years, because that’s the part that fails most often here. We can do a full window maintenance pass on your whole house and show you what’s wearing before it fails. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll set it up.
Yes. This is exactly the kind of job we do in Hollywood Lakes through our Window Installation in Hollywood. Interior-mount PGT WinGuard units behind original wood or metal frames are a known installation path with this board, but the glazing pack and trim details have to be right. We know what the board expects and we’ve passed their reviews. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll walk your specific house and tell you exactly what the approval path looks like.
Service Areas Near Hollywood
We provide PGT service across Broward County. We regularly work in Hollywood service area neighborhoods like Hollywood Lakes, Emerald Hills, and the beach corridor. We also serve PGT service in Cooper City, Sunrise, and PGT service in Fort Lauderdale. If you’re anywhere in between, call us and we’ll tell you if you’re in our service area.
Book Your PGT Service in Hollywood Today
If your PGT windows or doors are binding, fogging, rattling, or just not closing like they used to, call (754) 354-5397. We’ll schedule a free in-home assessment, give you a written price before any work starts, and make it right. Estimates are free, and the guarantee is in writing.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Hollywood 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.