Single & Double Hung Windows in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Single & Double Hung Windows in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Single and double hung windows are the most common window style in Fort Lauderdale homes, and the difference between them comes down to one thing: how many sashes move. A single hung window has a fixed top sash and a bottom sash that slides up. A double hung window lets both the top and bottom sashes slide, which gives you ventilation from either end of the window. Most replacements in Fort Lauderdale run $450 to $1,100 per window installed, depending on size, frame material, and whether you need impact-rated glass for hurricane code. For homeowners searching for Window Installation Near Me in Fort Lauderdale, FL, these prices reflect typical installed costs.

At Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, we install single and double hung windows from PGT, CGI, and ES Windows, matching each home to the right product instead of forcing one brand on every job. Since 2009, we’ve written the price down before the first screw turns, and we’ve put the guarantee in writing after the last one. If you’re replacing windows in Fort Lauderdale and want straight answers about cost, code, and what actually holds up in salt air, call (754) 354-5397. You can also read more about what goes into a full Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale project on our parent page.

Key Takeaways

• Cost to expect: $450 to $1,100 per window installed for single and double hung units in Fort Lauderdale, with impact-rated glass at the higher end.
• Double hung vs. single hung: Double hung offers two operable sashes for better airflow; single hung offers one. Both qualify as vertical sliding windows.
• Impact-rated options: PGT, CGI, and ES Windows all carry Miami-Dade and Broward county approved impact lines for coastal zones.
• Our promise: Written price before work starts, a real arrival window, background-checked technicians, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.

When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows

Fort Lauderdale homes face a specific set of window problems: salt air corrosion, UV damage from the south Florida sun, and water intrusion during afternoon thunderstorms. Here’s what we see on service calls across the city:

• The top sash is painted or caulked shut. This is common in older single hung units in neighborhoods like Riverside Park and Sailboat Bend, where humidity has swollen the wood or old paint has sealed the sash in place. If the top sash won’t move, you’re losing half your ventilation.
• Water pools on the sill after a hard rain. In Victoria Park and Colee Hammock, older aluminum frames with worn weatherstripping let wind-driven rain through. Replacing with a properly flashed double hung fixes the leak at the source rather than masking it with caulk.
• The window drops when you let go of the sash. Failed balances in a double hung window mean the sash won’t stay open. This is more than an annoyance: a falling sash can pinch fingers or crack the glass.
• You feel heat radiating through the glass in the afternoon. Fort Lauderdale’s west-facing windows in Rio Vista and Tarpon River absorb intense late-day sun. Single pane glass makes rooms noticeably warmer and pushes your AC harder.
• You have impact windows but the home was built before 2001. Older hurricane panels or non-impact glass are common in Lauderdale Harbors and Shady Banks. If you’re upgrading to current code, we’ll walk through the impact-rated single and double hung options that qualify.
• Your HOA requires a specific window style or finish. Condos in Galt Mile and buildings in Coral Ridge often require matching frame colors or styles. We work with the written spec you receive from your association and quote to it.

If you’re seeing any of these, the next step is a quick in-home visit. We’ll look at the frame, the glass, and the surrounding trim, then give you a written price. Call (754) 354-5397 and a live person picks up, any hour of the day or night.

Our Single & Double Hung Windows Process

Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale doesn’t have to be a drawn-out, three-week ordeal. Here’s how we do it at Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale:

1. You call and a live person schedules the visit. We don’t use a voicemail tree or a chatbot. Someone answers, writes down your address, and books the appointment in the calendar that day. We’ll call the day before to confirm, and we give you a real arrival window, not “sometime Thursday.”
2. We measure every window and listen to what’s wrong. This is the part most contractors rush. We take interior and exterior measurements, note the frame condition, and ask where you’re feeling heat or seeing leaks. Owen Satterfield reviews every quote in Fort Lauderdale personally before it leaves our office.
3. We write the price before any work begins. You’ll get a line-item quote showing the window model, the glass package, the frame finish, and the installation labor. That price is the price. It won’t change at the door, and it won’t be revised after we open the wall.
4. We order the windows and set the install date. Lead times run 3 to 8 weeks depending on the manufacturer and whether you’re getting impact-rated glass. We tell you the truth about that timeline instead of promising two weeks and disappearing.
5. Background-checked, uniformed technicians do the install. We remove the old window, prep the opening, flash it for water intrusion, set the new unit, and trim both the interior and exterior cleanly. The crew covers the floor and cleans up after themselves.
6. You get the Kingswell Guarantee in writing. Before we leave, we hand you the written guarantee. It covers the work for a full year with our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, at no charge. If a repair fails within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it. Free. No negotiation required.

Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Fort Lauderdale

Single and double hung window replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $450 and $1,100 per window, installed. That’s an honest range, not a teaser price designed to get us in the door. Within that range, a few things move the number:

• Window size. A 24″ x 36″ bedroom window costs less than a 36″ x 72″ living room unit. Window area drives glass cost and frame material cost.
• Frame material. Vinyl is the most economical and holds up well to salt air. Aluminum is lighter and slimmer, popular in mid-century homes along Las Olas. Wood-clad is the premium option for historic-looking homes in Sailboat Bend and Croissant Park.
• Glass package. Low-e glass (a thin coating that reflects heat back into the room in winter and out in summer) adds about 10 to 20 percent to the window cost and pays for itself in AC savings over time. Impact-rated glass for hurricane zones adds another 20 to 40 percent, but it’s mandatory in many Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods and many insurance carriers offer premium credits for it.
• Impact rating. Fort Lauderdale sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone. PGT’s WinGuard line, CGI’s Sentinel series, and ES Windows all carry Miami-Dade NOA approvals that satisfy Broward County code. These windows run at the top of the range but they also mean you stop wrestling with shutters every time a storm watch is issued.
• Existing frame condition. If the old window frame is rotted, termite-damaged, or severely out of square, there’s additional carpentry. You’ll know the exact cost from your written quote before we start.

Most single-window replacements in Fort Lauderdale fall between $550 and $850 installed for a standard-sized vinyl double hung with low-e glass. Impact-rated double hungs from PGT or CGI typically fall between $700 and $1,100. For an exact quote on your home, call (754) 354-5397 for a free estimate. We’ll write the number down and it won’t change.

Single Hung vs. Double Hung: Which One Fits Your Home?

Fort Lauderdale homeowners ask us this all the time, and the answer depends more on your house than on the price difference.

Single hung windows cost about 10 to 15 percent less than double hung of the same size and glass package. The top sash is fixed, so there’s only one moving part to maintain. For second-story windows that are hard to reach, or for bedrooms where you only need airflow from the bottom, single hung does the job well. Many of the 1950s and 1960s ranch homes in Coral Ridge and Middle River Terrace were built with single hung aluminum windows, and if you want to preserve that look, modern vinyl single hungs from PGT or CWS replicate the sightlines closely.

Double hung windows open from the top or the bottom. That means on a humid Fort Lauderdale evening, you can open the top sash to let hot air escape while keeping the bottom sash closed for privacy or to keep kids from pressing against the glass. Awning & Hopper Windows serve different ventilation needs, but double hung windows also tilt inward on most modern models, which makes cleaning from inside practical for second-story and third-story units. In neighborhoods like Victoria Park with colonnaded porches and neo-classical facades, double hungs match the traditional vertical proportions those homes were built around.

If you’re not sure which style your home needs, we’ll show you both options plus alternatives like 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows mounted in our showroom and let the measurements and your existing architecture guide the decision. We carry PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows so the product fits the home, not the other way around.

What Fort Lauderdale Weather Does to Windows

Living between the Atlantic and the Everglades means your windows deal with three things most of the country never sees: salt spray, tropical humidity, and 140-plus mph wind ratings. Here’s what that means for single and double hung windows specifically.

Salt air. Homes east of US-1 in neighborhoods like Harbor Beach and the Las Olas Isles sit close enough to the ocean that airborne salt settles on window frames daily. Uncoated aluminum pitts and corrodes. Powder-coated finishes and marine-grade stainless hardware matter. The PGT and CGI lines we install use AAMA 2605-rated finishes tested for coastal environments. That rating refers to the most demanding paint standard for architectural aluminum: 10-year film integrity in direct coastal exposure.

Humidity and condensation. Fort Lauderdale’s average relative humidity runs 70 to 85 percent year-round. Poorly sealed window frames sweat, and that moisture feeds mold on surrounding drywall and window sills. A properly installed double hung from a manufacturer like ES Windows includes double weatherstripping at the meeting rail and a thermal break in the frame to reduce condensation.

Wind-driven rain. When afternoon thunderstorms roll in off the Gulf Stream, rain hits windows horizontally at 40 to 60 mph. The installation flashing matters as much as the window itself. We use peel-and-stick flashing at the sill and fins at the jambs, and we backflash the top of the unit. That’s the difference between a window that leaks on the first storm and one that stays dry for 20 years.

UV exposure. Fort Lauderdale gets about 250 sunny days a year. That’s great for the beach, hard on furniture, hardwood floors, and interior paint. Low-e glass on the south and west elevations blocks the bulk of UV while still letting visible light through. We recommend low-e on any window that gets direct afternoon sun in Fort Lauderdale, particularly on the west-facing elevations common in Rio Vista and Croissant Park.

FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows

How much does it cost to replace a single or double hung window in Fort Lauderdale?

Most single and double hung window replacements in Fort Lauderdale cost between $450 and $1,100 per window installed, with standard-sized vinyl double hungs running $550 to $850 and impact-rated units from PGT or CGI running $700 to $1,100. Size, frame material, and glass package account for the spread. Call (754) 354-5397 for an exact written quote. Estimates are free and the number you’re given is the number you’ll pay.

Are double hung windows worth the extra cost over single hung?

For most Fort Lauderdale homes, yes. Double hung windows open from the top and bottom, which improves airflow on humid evenings and makes cleaning much easier, especially on second-story windows. The price difference is typically 10 to 15 percent more than a comparable single hung. If you’re in a historic district like Sailboat Bend or Croissant Park, double hungs also preserve the traditional vertical proportions your home was designed with.

Do single and double hung windows need to be impact-rated in Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale is in the Florida High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and Broward County building code requires impact-rated glazing or shutters for new windows and window replacements in most residential construction. We’ll confirm what your home needs based on its location and construction type. PGT, CGI, and ES Windows all produce impact-rated single and double hung windows that carry the Miami-Dade NOA approvals required in Fort Lauderdale.

How long does window installation take, and can you do it same day?

Once the windows arrive from the manufacturer, our crew installs most standard single and double hung windows in 45 to 90 minutes per opening. A whole-house replacement of 10 to 15 windows typically takes one to two days. The longer lead time is manufacturing: expect 3 to 8 weeks from order to install for most PGT, CGI, or ES Windows products. We give you a committed install date when we write the quote, and we show up on that date in the window we gave.

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