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
Fast, Reliable Door Installation Across Lauderdale Lakes
Door installation in Lauderdale Lakes usually costs between $1,800 and $6,400 for a standard entry door replacement, and $2,400 to $9,800 when the job includes an impact-rated sliding glass door with HOA submittals and a permit inspection. Most homes in Lauderdale Lakes were built in the 1970s and 1980s, which means the rough openings, framing, and waterproofing under those original doors are often decades past their useful life. Our crews know what hides behind the old aluminum sliders and jalousie frames in this city, because we open them up every week. Call (754) 354-5397 for a free estimate and a written price before anything gets touched.
Why Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale Is Lauderdale Lakes’s Preferred Door Installation Company
Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale is an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, founded in 2009 and led by Owen Satterfield. Owen built this company on a simple idea that Lauderdale Lakes homeowners understand better than most: when you open a wall in a 45-year-old building, you find things nobody quoted you for. So we quote differently. Every job starts with a written price and a committed arrival window, and the Kingswell Guarantee puts it all on paper before a single screw turns.
The crews working in Lauderdale Lakes know the condo landscape here. We’re familiar with the communities around West Oakland Park Boulevard, the villa neighborhoods off NW 31st Avenue, and the mid-rise buildings along State Road 7 that have strict board approval requirements. That local familiarity means we can tell you at the estimate which submittals your board will want, which product lines are likely to pass, and how long the approval will realistically take. Dispatch for Lauderdale Lakes is coordinated from our Miami office, and our uniformed, background-checked technicians carry everything they need to measure, remove, and install without sending you chasing parts.
We answer the phone with a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail tree, no chatbot. When you call about a door that won’t close or an HOA letter demanding replacement, you speak to a human who can schedule a visit to Lauderdale Lakes.
Front Door Replacement in Lauderdale Lakes
Front Door Replacement in Lauderdale Lakes almost always involves more than swapping a slab, because the original doors on most 1970s and 1980s villas and condos were never designed for today’s wind-load requirements or the HVHZ inspection that a permit triggers. A straightforward front entry door replacement here typically runs $2,200 to $5,600 installed, with the final number depending on whether the framing is sound, whether the door must be impact-rated, and whether your HOA requires a specific finish or style. Owen Satterfield’s team starts every front door job with an inspection of the rough opening, because what’s behind the trim determines what the permit will require.
For a deeper look at what this service involves across our full footprint, see our Door Installation service page.
Impact-Rated Entry Doors
In Lauderdale Lakes, a front door that isn’t impact-rated will often fail the first inspection, especially in condos subject to Broward County’s high-velocity hurricane zone rules. We install impact-rated front doors from PGT and CGI, with laminated glass and reinforced frames that pass wind mitigation testing. Boards in many Lauderdale Lakes communities keep approved product lists, and we’ll verify your door against that list before we order anything.
HOA and Permit Submittals
We handle the paperwork end so you don’t have to decode your condo board’s architectural review form. Our team prepares submittal packets, files for the permit, and coordinates inspections on your schedule. If the inspector flags an issue, we’re the ones who fix it, not you.
Door Replacement in Lauderdale Lakes
Door Replacement in Lauderdale Lakes generally costs $1,800 to $6,400 for a single exterior door and $2,400 to $9,800 for sliding glass doors, French doors, or double doors, assuming the job includes permit fees, impact-rated glass where required, and basic jamb or flashing repair. The thing that moves the price upward on older Lauderdale Lakes homes is almost always the framing behind the door, not the door itself. Original aluminum sliders from the 1970s often have corroded jamb anchors and undersized headers that fail wind-load testing once the permit inspection happens. We write allowances into every contract for exactly this, so if we open the wall and find bad framing, you see a written change order with a fixed price before we touch it.
Sliding Glass Door Replacements
Sliding glass doors are the most common replacement we do in this city, because the original aluminum units have spent 40-plus years in salt air and humidity. We replace them with impact-rated sliders from PGT and ES Windows, with options for tinted or low-e glass that actually cuts the afternoon heat coming through a west-facing unit.
French and Double Doors
French and double doors on Lauderdale Lakes villas often leak at the threshold because the original pan flashing was never done correctly, or it failed years ago. We rebuild the threshold, install new flashing, and set the doors so they seal tight against both wind-driven rain and humidity. Prices usually run higher than a single entry door due to the wider opening and the additional labor on both jambs.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lauderdale Lakes
We stock and install from eight manufacturer lines, which means we match the product to your building rather than forcing one brand on every job. For Lauderdale Lakes homes, the ones that matter most are PGT and CGI for impact-rated entry and sliding doors, ES Windows for aluminum-frame replacements, and ECO Window Systems for energy-efficient glazing. Because we stock parts and hardware locally, we’re not waiting two weeks on a hinge or roller from a distributor. We service what we install, and if a component fails during the guarantee period, we come back at no charge under our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Common Door Installation Problems We See in Lauderdale Lakes Homes
- Non-impact doors that can’t pass inspection. Lauderdale Lakes sits inside Broward County’s HVHZ, which means many installations require impact-rated product. We’ve had calls from homeowners who bought a door elsewhere, pulled a permit, and got red-tagged at inspection because the glass wasn’t rated. Now they own a door they can’t legally install, plus return shipping.
- HOA-approved product lists overlooked. Some Lauderdale Lakes condo boards maintain a short list of approved door models and finishes. Order without checking, and you may find your door rejected at the board review stage. We verify before we order, so the door arrives once.
- Original aluminum frames left in place. Replacing only the door slab while keeping the original aluminum frame sounds cheaper, but it usually fails wind-load testing because the jamb anchors are corroded. We see this constantly in communities like Lauderdale Lakes Estates and the villas off NW 36th Street.
- Failed waterproofing behind the old door. Florida humidity and decades of rain have rotted or rusted the flashing on too many original installs. If we find failed waterproofing when we pull the old door, we rebuild it properly with new flashing before the inspection.
Pricing for Door Installation in Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Here’s what homeowners in Lauderdale Lakes can expect to pay, based on the work we’ve completed across this city’s condos and villas. A single front door replacement with impact-rated glass runs from $2,200 to $5,600. A sliding glass door replacement runs from $2,400 to $9,800 depending on size, glass package, and framing condition. French or double door replacements generally land from $3,800 to $9,500. The Kingswell Guarantee means you receive that written price before any work begins, and we do not revise it at the door. If we open a wall and find something that changes the job, you approve a written change order first. That’s the only way we work. Call (754) 354-5397 to schedule a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderdale Lakes
Our crews cover Door Installation in Lauderdale Lakes and the surrounding Broward County communities, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Cooper City, and Sunrise. If you live just outside Lauderdale Lakes, call us. We’ll still come out, measure, and write the same guaranteed quote.
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 Door Installation in Lauderdale Lakes
Yes, in almost every Lauderdale Lakes condo community, replacing a sliding glass door requires prior written approval from the condo board or architectural review committee. Many associations in this city maintain approved product lists, and the board must review your submittal before any work begins. We prepare the submittal packet for you, including product specs, wind-load documentation, and finish descriptions, then we handle the follow-up. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll walk you through your building’s specific process at the estimate.
A permit on an older Lauderdale Lakes home typically triggers the requirement for impact-rated glass, proper wind-load anchoring, and possibly upgraded flashing or jamb fasteners to meet current Florida Building Code. If the inspector finds undersized framing behind the door, that must be corrected before final approval, which is why we inspect the rough opening and write allowances into the contract up front. The goal is no surprises at the end, just a door that passes inspection the first time.
Most homeowners insurance carriers in Broward County offer wind mitigation discounts when impact-rated doors and windows are installed with proper documentation. You’ll need the product approvals and a completed wind mitigation form, which we provide after the installation and final inspection pass. Ask your agent about the specific discount before you order, so you know exactly what your return looks like.
You can, but it’s worth knowing that jalousie windows are not impact-rated and will likely fail any wind mitigation inspection your insurer or HOA requires. Replacing only the door while leaving jalousie windows in place is common on tighter budgets, and we’ll do the door correctly, but the windows will remain a weak point in a hurricane. We’re happy to give you a separate written quote for the windows so you can plan that phase when the budget allows.
A building permit is issued by the City of Lauderdale Lakes or Broward County and certifies that the installation meets building code and wind-load requirements. HOA approval is permission from your condo or villa association to make the change, based on their architectural standards and approved product list. You need both for most door replacements in Lauderdale Lakes, and skipping either one will stall the project or create a compliance problem later. We manage both submittals as part of the job.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Lauderdale Lakes 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.