Casement Windows in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Casement Windows in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Casement windows are hinged at the side and crank outward, unlike sliding or double-hung windows that move up and down or side to side. In Fort Lauderdale, they’re a popular choice because the single sash seals tightly against the frame, which matters a great deal when hurricane season rolls through every year. If you’re replacing old windows or building new, casement windows from Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale give you the tightest seal against wind-driven rain and the clearest, most unobstructed view of your yard or street. Call us at (754) 354-5397 and we’ll walk you through what makes sense for your home.

We’ve been installing casement windows in Fort Lauderdale since 2009, and over those years we’ve learned which brands hold up to the salt air, the summer humidity, and the occasional howler that spins off the Atlantic. This page covers what casement windows cost here, what makes a good one, and how our process works start to finish. It’s part of our broader Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale guide, so if you’re still deciding between window styles, that’s a good place to compare.

Key takeaways:

• Casement windows in Fort Lauderdale typically run $850 – $1,600 installed per unit for standard sizes, depending on glass package and frame material.
• They seal tighter than sliding windows, which is why they’re a strong choice for impact-rated and energy-rated applications in South Florida.
• We carry casement windows from PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows, so you’re not locked into a single brand.
• Every job gets a written price before any work starts and a written guarantee when it’s finished.
• Same-week installation is often available once your windows are measured and ordered.

When You Need Casement Windows

Here’s what we actually see in Fort Lauderdale homes that leads people to choose casement windows. If you recognize your situation, you’re in the right place.

• Your current windows leak air around the edges. In older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Victoria Park or Riverland, we find windows from the 1970s and 80s with dried-out weatherstripping and warped frames. Casement windows compress their gasket when you crank them shut, which means fewer drafts and less humidity creeping in.
• You want better wind resistance. Sliding windows have two sashes that overlap, which leaves a seam down the middle. A casement window has one sash that presses into a full-perimeter seal. When wind hits it, the sash actually seals tighter. That’s why impact-rated casement windows from PGT and CGI are common in homes east of Federal Highway.
• Your windows are hard to open, or worse, stuck shut. This is a quality-of-life issue and a safety issue both. A window you can’t open in a power outage turns a hot room into an oven. Casement windows with a crank mechanism are easier to operate even for people with limited hand strength.
• You want more glass and less frame. Casement windows have no center rail or meeting stile blocking your view. When you look out, you get one clean pane. In a neighborhood like Sailboat Bend or Colee Hammock, where homes sit close together and every square foot of natural light counts, that matters.
• You’re upgrading for resale appeal. Casement windows photograph well and they read as modern and high-end. Buyers in Fort Lauderdale expect impact-rated or at least energy-efficient windows now, and casements deliver on both fronts.

Our Casement Windows Process

At Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, the Kingswell Way means saying the price before the work, showing up in the window we gave, leaving the place cleaner than we found it, putting the guarantee in writing, and coming back if it fails. Casement window installation follows the same promise as every other job we do. Here’s what that looks like on your schedule.

1. You call and a real person answers. Day or night, a live person picks up at Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale. You tell us what you’re seeing and we’ll set a time for a measurement visit. No chatbot, no phone tree.
2. We measure and quote in writing. One of our background-checked technicians comes to your home and measures every opening by hand. We walk you through casement window options from PGT, CGI, CWS, or ES Windows, talk about glass packages, and then hand you a written price before we leave. That price does not change at the door.
3. You decide, we order. We place the order with the manufacturer only after you approve the written quote. Your windows are built to your exact opening sizes, so there’s no shimming surprises on install day.
4. Installation day. Our uniformed crew arrives in the committed window. We protect your floors, remove the old windows, install the new casement windows, trim them out, and clean up completely. You’ll walk the job with us before we call it done.
5. You get a written guarantee. Every casement window job ends with a printed guarantee covering the work. If something’s not right within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s automatic, not something you have to argue for.

If you’re still deciding between casement and other styles, Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale lays out all the options side by side.

Casement Windows Pricing in Fort Lauderdale

Casement window replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $850 to $1,600 per window installed for standard residential sizes. Smaller bathroom casement windows can land around $700, while large custom units with impact-rated laminated glass can exceed $2,000. Here’s a breakdown by typical configuration:

• Standard casement, clear double-pane glass: $850 – $1,100 installed
• Casement with low-e glass (a thin coating that reflects heat back into the room in winter and out in summer): $900 – $1,250 installed
• Impact-rated casement (PGT or CGI): $1,100 – $1,700 installed
• Large or custom casement (oversized opening, awnings above): $1,500 – $2,400 installed

Frame material moves the number a lot. Vinyl frames from CWS or ES Windows are the most budget-friendly and handle Fort Lauderdale’s humidity well. Aluminum frames cost more and give you a slimmer profile, which some people prefer on mid-century and contemporary homes in neighborhoods like Middle River Terrace or Progresso Village. Impact-rated glass adds the most because it’s heavier laminated glass engineered to take a 2×4 at 50 feet per second and keep its seal.

Every quote you get from Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale includes the window, installation labor, haul-away of the old unit, and a written guarantee. You’ll know the total before any work starts. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll schedule a free measurement visit and get your written price to you right away.

Impact window requirements in Fort Lauderdale explain more about why impact-rated casements are worth the investment in flood and wind zones. If you want to understand the difference between a repair and a full replacement, take a look at window repair options for Fort Lauderdale homes.

FAQs – Casement Windows

Are casement windows good for Fort Lauderdale hurricane weather?

Yes, casement windows are one of the strongest choices for Fort Lauderdale because their single sash presses into a full-perimeter seal, which gets tighter the harder the wind blows. When they’re impact-rated from PGT or CGI, they’re tested to withstand windborne debris and meet Florida’s building code for coastal homes. The crank mechanism also means there’s no sliding track for wind-driven rain to pool in.

How much does it cost to replace a casement window in Fort Lauderdale?

Most casement window replacements in Fort Lauderdale run between $850 and $1,600 per window installed, depending on size, frame material, and whether you choose impact-rated glass. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, and that’s the price you pay at completion, no door-step changes. Call (754) 354-5397 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.

Can you install casement windows the same week?

We can often install casement windows within a week of your written approval, assuming the manufacturer has inventory or the lead time on your specific glass package has already passed. Standard vinyl casements from CWS or ES Windows are usually the fastest; impact-rated units from PGT or CGI take longer because the laminated glass is made to order. We’ll give you a real installation window when we hand you the written quote.

Are casement windows more expensive than sliding windows?

Casement windows typically run about 15 – 25% more than a similarly sized sliding window because the hardware is more complex and the single-sash design uses more glass. However, many Fort Lauderdale homeowners find the tighter seal and cleaner view worth the premium, particularly on street-facing elevations where wind and noise are biggest. When we measure your openings, we’ll show you pricing for both styles so you can decide with real numbers in hand.

What’s the warranty on the casement windows you install?

You get the manufacturer’s warranty on the window itself plus the 365-Day Done Right Promise from Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale. If the installation work is not right within the first year, we return and correct it at no charge. If a repair fails during that time, a second visit is free too. The guarantee is printed and handed to you when the job is done, not buried in fine print.

Our Fort Lauderdale window installation page covers the full range of styles we install, from double-hung to picture windows. If you’re ready to talk, call (754) 354-5397 and a real person will answer, day or night.

Do Casement Windows Make Sense For Your Fort Lauderdale Home?

If your windows are leaking air, hard to open, or not rated for the storms that blow through here, casement windows solve the problem with fewer compromises than most other styles. They seal tighter, look cleaner, and give you more glass to enjoy the light that gives our company its name: the west light, late-afternoon sun that pours through a good window, bright and warm and worth doing right.

Owen Satterfield founded Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale in 2009 and has been installing casement windows across Broward County ever since. We’re an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, which means we carry eight manufacturer lines including impact-rated PGT and CGI casements, and we answer to you before we answer to any corporate office.

When you call (754) 354-5397, you’ll get a live person who can answer questions, schedule a free measurement, and get your written quote in motion. No voicemail tree, no chatbot, no pressure. Just a straight answer about what casement windows will do for your house and what they’ll cost.

While you’re comparing options, these guides may help: double-hung windows in Fort Lauderdale, hurricane-rated window options, energy-efficient window upgrades, and what window installation costs across Fort Lauderdale.

Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.