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Custom Windows & Doors - Fort Lauderdale are rarely a matter of pure aesthetics. They’re about a house that has settled over twenty or thirty years, an opening that was never square to begin with, or a coastal exposure that tears through standard off-the-shelf units in four or five seasons. That’s the work we do at TruePane Windows & Doors. We measure every opening twice, cut to the actual dimensions, and install units that close the way they should in January and July alike.
We’ve been doing this since 2008 as a craft tradition, founded by second-generation glazier Dale Kessler in 2008 on a simple rule: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. If you need custom work in Fort Lauderdale, call (954) 280-4413. A live person answers, 24 hours a day, every day.
What Our Custom Windows & Doors Service Includes
A custom unit is not a stock size with a special order number attached. It’s glass cut to an opening that was measured by hand, a frame built to hold that glass through hurricane season and summer humidity, and hardware selected for the way the door actually swings in that particular wall. Here’s what we handle under the custom heading.
Custom Shape Windows
Arches, circles, hexagons, trapezoids, and the half-round transoms over Fort Lauderdale entryways all fall into this category. When a builder installed an unusual window in 1996 and it finally fails, you can’t order a replacement from a catalog. We template the opening, order glass cut to the curve, and build the frame to match the original sightlines. Most of these jobs are completed in a single visit.
Commercial Storefront Glazing
Storefront systems on Las Olas or along Federal Highway take abuse that residential glass never sees: carts, sun, salt air, and the occasional hurricane shutter that bangs in the wind. We service and replace commercial aluminum framing, swing doors, and fixed glass panels for property owners who need the storefront open for business the next morning. The Keystone Standard applies here too: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing before we leave the site.
Curtain Wall Systems
A curtain wall is the non-structural glass skin you see on mid-rise condominiums and commercial lobbies in downtown Fort Lauderdale. These systems move with the building, and when a panel fails or the gaskets dry out, you get leaks that travel. We assess the entire elevation, not just the failed panel, and replace glazing units, pressure plates, and seals to the original manufacturer specification. This is not a job for a pickup truck crew with a tube of caulk.
Architectural Grilles & SDLs
Simulated divided lites, or SDLs, give a window the look of individual panes while keeping the insulation and impact rating of a single large lite. True divided lites are actual individual panes assembled into a frame. We match existing grille profiles on historic Coral Ridge and Victoria Park homes, or specify new SDL patterns on replacement units so the house doesn’t lose its architectural character. The grille profile matters: bar width, spacer color, and muntin depth all change the look from the street.
Oversized Glass Panels
When a Fort Lauderdale homeowner wants a ten-foot-wide fixed window facing the Intracoastal, the engineering changes. Weight, wind load, deflection, and the capacity of the framing all come into play. We calculate the panel thickness, specify the right glass makeup, and bring the units in with proper handling equipment, not a couple of laborers with suction cups. Oversized panels are where amateurs lose the most money and time. We do them on schedule and to the manufacturer’s load tables.
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 for Custom Windows & Doors
We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and custom work often involves PGT and CGI because both have deep roots in the Florida impact market. With PGT, we work directly with their WinGuard and EnergyVue lines, ordering to our field measurements and handling the warranty registration on site. PGT’s laminated glass and aluminum frames account for a large share of the coastal replacement work we see from Rio Vista to Harbor Beach.
CGI is the other brand we commonly specify on custom Fort Lauderdale projects, especially where homeowners want a storm-rated unit with a narrow frame profile. We’ve installed and serviced CGI units for years and know their product codes well enough to quote replacement glass and hardware without a second trip. Whether your house has PGT, CGI, CWS, or a line that was installed before you bought the place, we can match it or quote a direct replacement side by side on paper so you see exactly what you’re buying.
Signs You Need Custom Windows & Doors Right Now
- Condensation between the panes. The seal on an insulated glass unit has failed, and the fog is permanent. It will not clear. Once the argon or krypton gas escapes, the unit’s thermal performance drops and the glass will eventually show mineral deposits. Replacement is the only fix.
- The window binds or sticks when you open it. In Fort Lauderdale, aluminum and wood frames both move with humidity and heat cycles. When a window that opened fine for ten years now requires two hands, the frame or sash has shifted. A custom replacement accounts for the actual opening dimensions, not the ones printed on the original order sheet in 1987.
- Water stains on the interior drywall below a window or door. Water travels. A leak at the top corner of a custom-shaped window can show up as a stain near the baseboard. By the time the stain appears, the rough opening may already have rot. We remove the trim, inspect the flashing and pan, and fix it before the new unit goes in.
- Drafts you can feel on a still day. Single-pane glass, dried-out gaskets, and failed weatherstripping all admit air you’re paying to cool. Custom replacement units with low-E coatings and proper sealing pay for themselves faster than most people expect in a Fort Lauderdale cooling climate.
- The frame is soft when you press a screwdriver into it. That’s rot, and it spreads. In coastal air, wood rot and termite damage move quickly once they’ve started. A window replacement that ignores a soft jamb is a window replacement you’ll pay for twice. We inspect the substrate and replace bad wood before we set the new unit.
Our Custom Windows & Doors Process - Step by Step
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Measure and assess. We come to the house, measure every opening twice, and note the condition of the framing, flashing, and surrounding trim. We also check the reveal, the squareness of the rough opening, and the existing water-management path. This is where most custom jobs are lost or won.
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Quote side by side on paper. We bring manufacturer literature and line-item pricing to the table. You see exactly what the glass package costs, what the frame costs, what installation costs, and what each brand charges for an equivalent unit. No phone-call pricing, no “trust me” numbers.
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Order to specification. We order the units to our field measurements, not to the size of the old window. Custom work means the order is wrong less often than it is right, and we’d rather catch a problem at the order desk than on the installation day. We confirm the order with the manufacturer in writing.
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Install and seal. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians remove the old unit, repair any compromised framing, set the new unit in a proper bedding plane, and flash the perimeter to shed water. We do not rely on caulk to do the work of flashing. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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Register both warranty layers. Before the truck leaves the driveway, we register the manufacturer warranty and our Done Right Promise in writing. You leave with paperwork that states the warranty durations, not a verbal assurance that fades. If something is not right in the first 90 days, we make it right. No paperwork fight, no fine print.
How Much Does Custom Windows & Doors Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Affordable Custom Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale, FL runs on a wide range because the scope varies that much. A single custom-shape window replacement, say a half-round transom or an arched fixed unit, typically runs $850 to $2,400 installed depending on size, glass package, and frame material. A full custom door system with sidelites and an arched transom can run $4,500 to $12,000 or more. Oversized fixed glass panels facing the water often land between $3,000 and $9,000 per opening, driven primarily by laminated impact glass and structural frame reinforcement. Curtain wall work on commercial or condo buildings is quoted per elevation and almost never fits a flat-rate table.
What moves the price: the number of units, the type of glass (impact-rated, low-E, tinted, laminated), the frame material (aluminum vs. wood vs. vinyl), the access conditions on site, and whether the rough opening needs structural repair before the unit goes in. The fastest way to overpay is to accept a quote that doesn’t separate material from labor and doesn’t state warranty durations. We give fixed upfront pricing with no surprise line items, and every estimate is free.
Custom Windows & Doors Near Fort Lauderdale - Our Service Area
TruePane serves the full Fort Lauderdale area and the surrounding coastal corridor, including Aventura, Atlantis, and the neighborhoods that radiate out from the Intracoastal. We also extend our work to communities like Apollo Beach and Altamonte Springs for larger custom projects. If you’re looking for targeted coverage, see our Custom Windows & Doors in Altamonte Springs page or the Custom Windows & Doors in Alafaya service area. Wherever the job is, the home standard applies: measure twice, install once, and stand behind it.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Custom Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
A custom window or door is any unit built to dimensions, shapes, or performance requirements that fall outside standard manufacturer size charts. It can be as simple as a replacement window for a 1980s rough opening that was never square, or as involved as a curved curtain wall section on a commercial lobby. In Fort Lauderdale, the term usually also carries an impact-rating requirement, because the coastal building code doesn’t make exceptions for unusual shapes. Call us at (954) 280-4413 and we’ll tell you whether your opening is truly custom or just an uncommon stock size.
Most our Custom Windows & Doors in Plantation single-unit replacements are completed in one visit, with lead time of two to five weeks for the manufacturer to produce the unit to our field measurements. Multi-unit projects and oversized panels take longer because the engineering and fabrication are more involved. We give you a written production schedule at order time, and we’ll be there when we say. The Done Right Promise starts when the install is complete, not when the order is placed.
Most single custom window replacements in Fort Lauderdale fall between $850 and $2,400 installed. Custom door systems run $4,500 to $12,000 and up depending on glass and framing. Impact-rated glass, oversized panels, and structural repairs to the rough opening all add cost. The only way to get a real number is to have the opening measured and quoted on paper. Our estimates are free, and the number we quote is the number you pay.
Yes. We’re an authorized installer for both PGT and CGI, and custom work on existing PGT or CGI units is a regular part of our week. We can match hardware finishes, glass tints, and frame profiles on replacement sashes and panels. If the original warranty is still in effect, we’ll help you understand what the manufacturer covers and what falls to you, and we’ll register both warranty layers in writing before we leave.
If a custom unit fails during a storm or a break-in leaves a non-standard opening exposed, we respond the same way we respond to any Fort Lauderdale glazing emergency: a live person answers the phone at any hour, and we schedule the job as quickly as the material situation allows. Custom glass often requires fabrication lead time, so we’ll board and secure the opening properly in the meantime. Call (954) 280-4413 and we’ll walk you through the next step.
Two layers, and both are registered in writing. The manufacturer warranty covers the unit itself, including glass seal failure, frame defects, and hardware failures, for the duration the manufacturer specifies. The Done Right Promise covers our installation workmanship. If the install is not done right in the first 90 days, we make it right without a paperwork fight. We don’t bury the warranty durations in fine print. They’re stated on the quote and on the completion documents.
Clear a path inside and outside the opening, remove window treatments, and move furniture or wall art that sits within about six feet of the work area. If you have a security system with contacts on the existing door or window, let us know before installation day so we can coordinate the sensor transfer. We’ll protect the floors with drop cloths and clean the work area when we’re done. If you’re not sure whether something needs to move, ask the technician when he arrives. Call us ahead of time at (954) 280-4413 for a full prep list.
Schedule Your Custom Windows & Doors Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
You don’t need to know the exact glass package or frame profile before you call. That’s our job. You need a company that will measure the opening, tell you the truth about what’s involved, and give you a fixed price in writing. Call (954) 280-4413 to schedule your free estimate. A live person will answer, any hour, any day. We’ve been in this community since 2008, and if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2008.
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.