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
Window Company in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale window and door work has its own set of rules. Salt air corrodes hardware that would last decades inland. Hurricane codes here are among the strictest in the country. And many of the older homes along canals and the Intracoastal still have single-pane windows that fail wind-mitigation inspections. We’re Westlight Windows & Doors, an independently owned and operated Kingswell location founded in 2009. We replace and install windows and doors across Fort Lauderdale, and we do it the Kingswell Way: a written price before any work starts, a real arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee on every job. Call (754) 354-5397 for a free estimate.
Key takeaways:
- Fort Lauderdale sits in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so impact-rated glass and code-compliant frames are not optional extras.
- Salt spray and humidity mean hardware and frame material choices matter more here than almost anywhere else in South Florida.
- Every Westlight job starts with a written price and ends with a written guarantee, including a 365-Day Done Right Promise.
- We carry eight manufacturer lines, so the product fits the home rather than the other way around.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homes Are Different
Fort Lauderdale’s housing stock runs from 1920s Mediterranean Revival and Art Deco homes in Rio Vista and Victoria Park to mid-century ranches and modern high-rises along the beach and downtown. The older homes are the ones we see most often for window and door replacement. Many still have their original single-pane windows, which don’t meet current wind-mitigation standards and leak conditioned air all summer. In canalside neighborhoods like Las Olas Isles, aluminum frames pitted by salt spray are a common sight, and a common trigger for failed wind-mitigation inspections before a home sale closes.
The climate does not let up. High humidity, salt air, and intense summer heat work on every opening in the house. Non-marine-grade hardware corrodes. Wood rot sets in where seals fail. Hurricane season runs June through November, and many homeowners replace windows and doors before their insurance company asks for a wind-mitigation report. Fort Lauderdale also has strict High Velocity Hurricane Zone codes, plus FEMA flood elevation requirements in many waterfront areas. Compliance is not a paperwork detail here. It’s the difference between a job that passes inspection and one that has to be redone.
Our Main Fort Lauderdale Services
The two calls we get most often in Fort Lauderdale are for window replacement and door installation, with window installation for new construction and additions close behind. Each service has its own page with pricing and specifics.
Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale
Most Fort Lauderdale window replacements involve pulling out old single-pane units and installing impact-rated or high-performance glass built to wind-borne debris standards. In older homes near the water, we often find rotted wood frames and corroded tracks that need rebuilding before the new window goes in. Salt air is the deciding factor on frame material here, and we match the product to the exposure. For a full breakdown of options and pricing, see Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale.
Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale
New construction and additions in Fort Lauderdale require windows that pass inspection on the first pass. That means correct flashing, proper anchoring for high-wind zones, and glass packages that meet the Fort Lauderdale building code under the current Florida Building Code edition. We install across the city, including new builds in emerging neighborhoods and remodels in established areas like Coral Ridge. Read more at Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale.
Door Installation in Fort Lauderdale
Entry doors in Fort Lauderdale face two forces: wind pressure from hurricanes and moisture from daily humidity. A door that isn’t properly flashed or sealed will swell, stick, or rot within a couple of seasons. We install entry doors, patio doors, and impact-rated doors that meet High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements, with brands like Therma-Tru for traditional entryways. Full details are on the Door Installation in Fort Lauderdale page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We install products from eight manufacturer lines, including PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows. That range matters in Fort Lauderdale because a canalside home needs different glass and frame specs than a mid-century ranch inland. See the full list at our brands.
Pricing for Window Company in Fort Lauderdale, FL
| Service | Typical range in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Single window replacement, standard size | $700 – $1,200 installed |
| Impact-rated window replacement | $1,100 – $2,000 installed |
| Window installation, new construction | $150 – $350 per opening, labor only |
| Full-home window replacement, mid-century ranch | $9,000 – $18,000 |
| Entry door installation, standard | $1,200 – $2,800 installed |
| Impact-rated entry door | $2,800 – $5,500 installed |
| Patio door installation, sliding | $1,800 – $4,200 installed |
| Impact-rated patio door | $3,500 – $7,000 installed |
What pushes prices up in Fort Lauderdale is the combination of flood-zone elevation requirements, historic district rules in areas like Victoria Park, and the cost of impact-rated glass. That’s why we hand every customer a written price before any work starts. No revised invoices at the door, no surprises after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Lauderdale
We work throughout Fort Lauderdale, from the canals to the inland neighborhoods. Most jobs take between half a day and two days depending on scope and whether permits are required.
- Rio Vista
- Victoria Park
- Las Olas Isles
- Coral Ridge
- Imperial Point
Service Area – Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Beyond Fort Lauderdale, we serve homeowners in nearby South Florida cities including Hollywood, FL and Margate, FL. If you’re close to those areas or on the edge of Fort Lauderdale, give us a call and we’ll confirm coverage for your address.
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 About Window Company in Fort Lauderdale
We schedule every job with a committed arrival window, and we show up inside it. Fort Lauderdale homeowners reach a live person at (754) 354-5397 any time, day or night, to set that up. Call for a free estimate and we’ll give you a real window, not a vague range.
In most cases, yes. Fort Lauderdale requires permits for window and door replacement, and impact-rated products must meet High Velocity Hurricane Zone codes. We handle the permitting on our jobs and make sure the work passes inspection before we call it done.
Many Fort Lauderdale waterfront and historic district homes have HOA or architectural review requirements. We work with those rules regularly and can help you pick products that satisfy both the HOA and the building code. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll talk through what your association requires.
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.
Other Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale Services
What Neighbors Say About Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local windows & doors pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Fort Lauderdale Customers Say
"Our energy bill in summer was brutal. New windows made a real dent in it. Salesman wasn't pushy and didn't do the fake "today only" discount thing the others tried."
- Bethany Oh"Replaced eight drafty old windows that were basically single pane. The house is warmer already and the street noise is way down. Crew was on time both days and the price was exactly the quote."
- Harold Bemis"Got quotes from three companies. Westlight wasn't the cheapest but they were the only one who measured everything carefully and put it all in writing. Worth it. No surprises on install day."
- Craig Dillard