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Fort Lauderdale presents one of the most demanding environments for windows and doors anywhere in the country. Between Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone code, the salt air coming off the Atlantic, and the brackish water in more than 300 miles of tidal canals, the products that hold up fine in Orlando or Tampa often fail early here. That’s the reality we work with every day. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines including PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and Andersen, and our crews know Fort Lauderdale’s permitting process, condo requirements, and the specific failure points this climate creates. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day at (813) 320-9346.
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.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Most of the people who call us in Fort Lauderdale have lived in their homes for two decades or more. They remember the last contractor who left a fogged seal, or a door that binds every July when the humidity spikes. They are not looking for the cheapest bid. They are looking for the last call they will need to make on a window or door. Our work is anchored by The Keystone Standard: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing before our truck leaves your driveway, with durations stated plainly. You see exactly what you are buying, from whom, and what happens if something goes wrong. And something does go wrong, the 90-Day Done Right Promise means we make it right. No paperwork fights, no arguing. Dale Kessler founded TruePane on a rule that still hangs in our shop: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. We serve homeowners all over the city, from Coral Ridge and Victoria Park to Colee Hammock and the beach corridor condos. Background-checked, uniformed technicians measure every opening twice and quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, so you can compare what you are actually paying for.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Fort Lauderdale
Window Installation
We install new-construction and retrofit windows in Fort Lauderdale homes, including CBS block construction found throughout Coral Ridge and Rio Vista. Every install is plumb, square, and true to the opening, with both warranty layers registered before we leave.
Learn more about our Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale.
Door Installation
Entry doors, French doors, and side-lite configurations built for the HVHZ requirements this city enforces. We set doors that swing level and latch clean, not doors that bind in August humidity.
Learn more about our Door Installation in Fort Lauderdale.
Window Replacement
Replacing old jalousie windows or single-pane aluminum sliders with impact-rated or energy-efficient units is the most common job we do in Fort Lauderdale. We pull the permits, coordinate the engineering drawings, and handle the inspection.
Learn more about our Window Replacement in Fort Lauderdale.
Impact Windows & Doors
Fort Lauderdale sits inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means every impact product we install must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or Florida Product Approval. We are an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, and ES Windows, among others, and we handle the product approvals and permit paperwork so you don’t have to.
Energy-Efficient Windows
With Fort Lauderdale’s subtropical humidity pressing on your AC system nearly year-round, the right glass package matters. We quote low-E and insulated options side by side on paper, with the exact SHGC and U-factor numbers for each line.
Sliding & Patio Doors
Canal-front and pool-facing homes in Fort Lauderdale need sliders built for wind load and salt corrosion, not big-box doors that seize. We install and service Sliding & Patio Doors - Fort Lauderdale systems rated for this environment.
Glass Railing Systems
For waterfront properties along Las Olas Isles or the Middle River, Glass Railing Systems - Fort Lauderdale preserve the view while meeting structural requirements. We install the railing, the hardware, and the glass as one engineered assembly.
Custom Windows & Doors
Older Fort Lauderdale homes often have openings that no stock unit will fit. We design and install fully custom windows and doors through manufacturer lines that accommodate true custom sizing, including the architectural styles common in Victoria Park and Colee Hammock.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Lauderdale
Our techs are working in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods every week, from the 1950s-era CBS homes in Coral Ridge to the waterfront properties along Las Olas Boulevard and the mid-rise condos on Galt Ocean Mile. Typical response time for the Fort Lauderdale area is one business day for scheduling.
- Coral Ridge
- Victoria Park
- Colee Hammock
- Rio Vista
- Las Olas Isles
Why Fort Lauderdale’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Fort Lauderdale is one of only two counties in the United States, alongside Miami-Dade, where every replacement window and door must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or Florida Product Approval. A product that is perfectly legal in Orlando, Tampa, or even Boca Raton simply cannot be permitted here. That’s the first hurdle. The second is the housing stock itself: much of Fort Lauderdale was built between the 1950s and 1970s as concrete block stucco, and a significant portion of those homes still have original jalousie windows or non-impact single-pane aluminum sliders. Neither comes close to current HVHZ code. On top of that, the city’s tidal canal network means thousands of homes face brackish water on one side and Atlantic salt air on the other, corroding aluminum frames, steel hardware, and EPDM seals faster than you’d see ten miles inland in Plantation or Coconut Creek. Even an HVHZ-rated impact window here will need hardware and weatherstrip maintenance sooner than the same product would in a non-canal neighborhood. We build our service recommendations around that reality.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
Pricing in Fort Lauderdale runs higher than inland Broward markets because of the HVHZ product requirements and the engineering drawings the city demands. Here are the ranges we typically quote:
- Impact window replacement (per opening): $1,200 - $2,800 installed, depending on size and product line
- Impact sliding door replacement: $4,500 - $9,000 installed
- Non-impact energy-efficient window: $700 - $1,500 per opening
- Entry door replacement: $2,500 - $6,000 installed
- Glass railing system: $350 - $700 per linear foot
- Custom window or door (true custom sizing): add 20-40% over stock pricing
We write line-item quotes, with no surprise charges on the bill and no change orders unless you ask for something different mid-job. Call (813) 320-9346 for a free written estimate.
Service Area - Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
TruePane serves homeowners throughout Broward County, including Plantation, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, and Coconut Creek. Dispatch and scheduling for all of these areas is coordinated from our Miami (South FL) office, with crews serving Fort Lauderdale locally.
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 Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
Yes. Fort Lauderdale sits inside Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which requires every replacement window and door to carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or Florida Product Approval. Products approved for use elsewhere in Florida generally cannot be permitted here. We quote only HVHZ-compliant product lines for Fort Lauderdale jobs, and we handle the product approval paperwork as part of the permit package. Call (813) 320-9346 to confirm what’s required for your specific home.
Fort Lauderdale’s building department requires signed-and-sealed engineering drawings, stamped by a Florida professional engineer, for most window and door replacement permits under HVHZ rules. That step does not exist in Boca Raton or many other nearby cities, and it can add three to four weeks just to get the permit approved before a single window is touched. We manage that entire process in-house so you are not chasing paperwork. Call (813) 320-9346 to get a realistic timeline for your project.
Impact window installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $1,200 to $2,800 per opening installed, depending on size, product line, and whether the opening requires custom engineering. Sliding impact doors run $4,500 to $9,000. The range is higher than inland markets because of the HVHZ-rated products and engineering requirements. We give you a written line-item quote before any work begins, so there are no surprises. Call (813) 320-9346 for a free estimate.
No. Our quotes are fixed-price, written, and line-itemed. The only way the number changes is if you ask us to change the scope of work. If we discover hidden damage during demolition, we stop, show you what we found, and get your approval in writing before proceeding. That’s a square deal, and it is how we have worked since 2008.
Yes. We pull all required permits, coordinate the engineering drawings, and schedule the inspections. You don’t call the city, you don’t chase the inspector, and you don’t sign off on anything you haven’t seen in writing. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll walk you through the entire permit process for your project.
Call TruePane Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
If you’re in Fort Lauderdale and you’re tired of looking through a fogged pane or fighting a door that sticks every summer, call us at (813) 320-9346. A live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ll schedule a free estimate, measure your openings twice, and put your options on paper in writing.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale with a heritage of craft and community commitment that spans many years.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
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.
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What Neighbors Say About TruePane Windows & Doors
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
"Eleven windows replaced in two days. The crew chief, Marcus, showed me the level on every single frame before they caulked it. My wife noticed the street noise was gone before I did."
- Ronald P."Whole-house window replacement at 71 years old is not something you want to do twice. Dale walked the house himself for the quote. Crew was the same three men all four days, and the foreman knew every window by room."
- Pat and Ray L."Our bay window had rotted at the sill and two other outfits wanted to talk us into a flat picture window instead. TruePane rebuilt the opening and matched the original look. Neighbors have knocked on the door about it."
- Gene A.