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 Window Replacement Across Sunrise
Window replacement in Sunrise means one thing before anything else: your windows have to meet High Velocity Hurricane Zone standards. That’s Florida Building Code, not a preference. Most single-window replacements in Sunrise run $700 – $1,400 installed for impact-rated vinyl units, and a full-home project on a 1970s ranch typically lands between $12,000 and $28,000 depending on how many openings you have and what’s hiding behind the old frames. We’re Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, and we’ve spent years working in Sunrise’s older subdivisions, so we know exactly what those original aluminum single-panes look like when they come out. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale Is Sunrise’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Sunrise homeowners tend to ask the same three questions: will the permit pass, will the window hold up in a storm, and will you actually show up when you said you would. We answer all three in writing. Owen Satterfield runs our operation the Kingswell Way, which means the price is on paper before we touch a screw, we arrive in the window we gave, and the guarantee is handed to you at job completion. Not a verbal promise. A document.
Working in Sunrise means understanding what 40 to 50 years of salt air does to aluminum frames. Our crews know the housing stock here: the ranch homes in Welleby, the condos along Oakland Park Boulevard, the townhouses off Nob Hill Road. We’ve pulled windows in Sunrise where the original jamb was so corroded the sash wouldn’t lift. That’s not something you learn from a brochure. It’s something you learn from doing the work.
Every technician who walks through your door is background-checked and uniformed. We carry eight manufacturer lines because a 1980s Sunrise condo needs something different than a 2000s two-story off Hiatus Road. And if the work isn’t right within 365 days, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the Done Right Promise, and it’s in writing.
Energy Efficient Windows in Sunrise
Energy efficient windows in Sunrise are less about comfort and more about physics: low-e glass (a thin coating that reflects heat back into the room in winter and out in summer) reduces how hard your AC works from April through October. In Sunrise’s climate, that’s real money. Most homeowners replacing single-pane aluminum with impact-rated low-e vinyl see a 15 – 25% drop in the portion of their electric bill tied to cooling, and window replacement with low-e units in Sunrise typically runs $800 – $1,500 per opening installed, depending on size and frame condition.
Impact-Rated Glass Options
The glass package matters as much as the frame here. PGT and CGI both manufacture large-missile impact-rated insulated glass units with laminated interlayers, which is exactly what Sunrise’s HVHZ designation demands. We walk every customer through the difference between standard insulated glass and impact-rated glass so you understand what you’re paying for and why the permit requires it.
When to Upgrade Rather Than Repair
If the frame is corroded, the sash binds, or the seal has failed on a single-pane unit, repair money is usually better spent on replacement. Sunrise’s humidity accelerates seal failure, so a window that fogs between the panes is telling you the desiccant has saturated. That won’t fix itself. We’ll tell you straight whether a repair buys you years or just months.
Window Repair in Sunrise
Window repair in Sunrise usually comes down to three things: worn rollers on sliding glass doors, failed seals on double-pane units, and corroded jambs that keep a sash from closing tight. Repair work in Sunrise generally runs $150 – $450 per window for roller replacement, seal repair, or hardware fixes, while a corroded aluminum frame rarely justifies repair over replacement. If the frame is gone, no amount of new hardware saves it.
Roller and Track Repairs
Older Sunrise homes are full of sliding glass doors with thin aluminum frames and rollers that bind after years of salt air exposure. We replace worn rollers, clean and realign tracks, and tell you honestly if the door itself is too far gone. A door that binds repeatedly is often a sign the frame has twisted, and that’s a replacement conversation, not a repair call.
Seal Failure and Fogging
When condensation forms between the panes, the seal has failed and the insulating gas has escaped. In Sunrise’s humidity, this is common by year 12 – 15 on builder-grade windows. The fix is a new insulated glass unit, which runs $300 – $600 per sash installed. We stock common glass sizes for PGT and CGI units, which keeps turnaround for Sunrise customers down to days, not weeks.
Trusted Brands We Service in Sunrise
Sunrise’s building code narrows the field to products that have passed large-missile impact testing, and we carry the brands that meet it: PGT, CGI, and CWS among them. We keep common replacement parts and sashes in local stock, so a warranty call from Sunrise doesn’t mean waiting on a freight shipment. Whether it’s a full replacement or a repair under the Kingswell Guarantee, you get the right product matched to the job. Not the job forced to fit whatever we happen to have on the truck.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Sunrise Homes
- Corroded aluminum frames from salt air. Sunrise sits close enough to the coast that decades of salt exposure eats through original aluminum framing. The jambs bind, the weep holes clog, and water finds the leak path. Once we pull a window and find this, the replacement is straightforward, but it has to be caught early or the surrounding wall framing suffers.
- Single-pane glass that won’t pass wind mitigation. Pre-1994 Sunrise homes often still have original single-pane windows with no laminated interlayer. They shatter under large-missile impact, which is exactly why the current code requires more. Any replacement we install in Sunrise carries HVHZ product approvals.
- Undersized or rotted framing hidden behind the old window. We opened up a 1970s ranch in Welleby where the original aluminum windows had corroded jambs and failed seals. Behind the frames we found framing that needed reinforcement for proper anchor spacing and load path. We’d written an allowance into the contract for that possibility, so the extra jamb work was priced and approved before any additional work happened.
- Sliding glass doors that fail wind mitigation inspections. The thin aluminum frames and worn rollers on older Sunrise homes are a tell. We can usually spot them from across the room. If you’re planning to sell or refinance, this is the item that costs you the insurance discount.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Sunrise, FL
Window replacement in Sunrise, FL ranges widely because the condition of existing framing affects the final number. A standard impact-rated vinyl single-hung window installed runs $800 – $1,200. Larger openings, casement windows, or units with laminated glass from PGT or CGI run $1,100 – $2,400 per opening. Sliding glass door replacement in Sunrise typically runs $2,800 – $5,500 installed, depending on size and whether the surrounding framing needs work. What moves the price most on older Sunrise homes is what we find when the old window comes out: rotted wood, undersized anchors, or wiring that needs to be relocated to meet code. We write allowances into the contract for exactly that. You approve every surprise in writing before we touch it. Call (754) 354-5397 for a free estimate and a written line-item quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Sunrise
Our crews work throughout Broward, so if you’re in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Cooper City, or Margate, you’re in our service area. Learn more about how we approach the work on our Window Replacement page, or if you’re looking for local context specific to this area, see Window Replacement in Sunrise.
Serving Sunrise, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunrise 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 Replacement in Sunrise
Yes. Sunrise sits in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so every window replacement permit requires products with HVHZ product approvals and large-missile impact ratings. We handle the permit paperwork and product documentation for every job, and we won’t install anything that doesn’t meet the code. Call (754) 354-5397 and we’ll explain exactly what your specific home requires.
The quickest way is to look for a permanent label etched in the corner of the glass, usually listing the manufacturer and impact standard. If you don’t see one, you likely have non-impact glass. Another tell is the frame: thin, single-track aluminum with visible screws at the corners is almost always original builder-grade. We’ll verify it during a free estimate, no charge for the assessment.
In Sunrise, pulling an old window can trigger framing reinforcement for anchor spacing, new flashing details, and occasionally electrical work if the old window was too close to a receptacle. We write allowances into every contract for these possibilities, so you’re never surprised by a change order. The Kingswell Guarantee means the price is on paper before work starts, and any addition is priced and approved in writing before we proceed.
Yes, and the math is simple: low-e coated impact glass reflects solar heat, which reduces how hard your AC runs during Sunrise’s long cooling season. Most homeowners see a 15 – 25% reduction in the cooling portion of their electric bill. The exact number depends on orientation, shade, and how many windows you replace. We’ll walk through it during your estimate.
Because they were built before the current wind-load standards existed. The thin aluminum frames flex under pressure, and the rollers bind after years of salt air exposure. Inspectors flag them because the door can’t demonstrate the load path required for wind mitigation credits. A new impact-rated sliding door from PGT or CGI solves it, and installation in Sunrise runs $2,800 – $5,500 depending on size and framing condition.
If you’re ready for a straight answer on what your Sunrise window replacement will cost, call (754) 354-5397. We’ll schedule a free estimate, walk through what we find, and hand you a written price before any work begins.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Sunrise, FL 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.