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Custom and geometric windows in Fort Lauderdale typically cost between $900 and $4,000 per window installed, depending on the shape, glass package, and whether impact rating is required. Most shaped openings can be templated, fabricated, and installed within three to five weeks after final measurements are approved. TruePane Windows & Doors has been setting true panes in Fort Lauderdale homes since 2008 under Dale Kessler’s founding rule: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
What you’re dealing with is rarely a standard rectangle. It’s a half-round over a front door that’s been leaking since 2019. It’s a trapezoid above the stair landing that nobody wants to touch. It’s an oversized picture window that needs hurricane protection without turning your living room into a bunker. These are the jobs we take on when other shops pass. Call (954) 280-4413 and a live person answers, day or night. We’ll talk through what you have, and we’ll tell you straight whether it needs replacing or can be saved.
Key Takeaways:
- Custom shaped windows run $900 to $4,000 installed per unit based on geometry, glass, and impact requirements.
- TruePane templates every opening twice before any glass is cut. No guesswork, no “close enough” installs.
- Both manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing before our truck leaves your driveway, backed by our Done Right Promise.
- We’re an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, and ES Windows, among more than a dozen lines.
- Live person answers the phone 24/7. No voicemail tree, no callback form, no regional call center.
What Our Custom & Geometric Windows Service Includes
Shaped windows are not a sideline for us. We template, order, flash, set, and trim every arc, angle, and radius the same way our founder learned it four decades ago: measure twice, cut once, and never walk away from an opening that doesn’t read square to the eye and the level. Here’s what we handle across Fort Lauderdale.
Custom Impact Windows
South Florida building code in Fort Lauderdale requires impact-rated glazing or shutter protection on most new openings. A custom impact window gets you both the shape your house was designed around and the windborne-debris protection the code demands, in one unit. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, including PGT, CGI, and ES Windows, so you see the exact glass makeup, the Miami-Dade NOA number, and the price difference before you commit.
Geometric & Shaped Windows
Triangles, trapezoids, pentagons, and parallelograms read as architectural detail, but they only look good when the frame is engineered for the actual load. We measure every leg of the opening, verify the angles against each other, and order the frame to the sixteenth of an inch. Fort Lauderdale’s humidity cycles expand and contract frames constantly; our setting method accounts for that movement so the glass doesn’t bind in August.
Arched & Curved Windows
Half-rounds, quarter-rounds, elliptical arches, and eyebrow windows are the most common shaped units we replace in older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Rio Vista and Victoria Park. The trick with arcs is matching the spring line, not just the width and height. When the template is off by half a degree, you get a gap at the sill that caulk can’t hide. We template from the actual rough opening, not from the old sash, which is why our arch replacements sit flush the first time.
Oversized Openings
A twelve-foot sliding glass wall or a ten-foot fixed picture window needs heavier mullions, more substantial flashing, and often a crane or lift to set. We plan those logistics before the day of install and we tell you the delivery path in advance, including any landscaping that needs protection. In Fort Lauderdale’s coastal zones, oversized glass also needs a serious impact package; we’ll walk you through laminated versus insulated laminated options and what each does to your utility bill and your noise level.
Every job above is covered by the Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard. If the pane is not true, the job is not done, and we come back and make it right. No paperwork fight, no fine print that covers neither.
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 & Geometric Windows
We are an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and we have built our custom window practice around three that offer the strongest shaped-unit engineering: PGT, CGI, and ES Windows. PGT’s WinGuard series gives Fort Lauderdale homeowners a broad range of impact-rated laminated glass options, including custom shapes. We’ve installed their units from Victoria Park to Coral Ridge, and we register the PGT warranty paperwork before we leave the job.
CGI is a South Florida company, and their impact products are built for exactly the wind and salt exposure we get along the coast. For homeowners who want a European narrow-line profile on a shaped window, ES Windows offers thermally broken aluminum frames that hold tight geometry on large arches and oversized openings. Whether you have PGT, CGI, ES Windows, or any other make, we can service it, replace it, or quote a comparable line side by side so you understand exactly what you’re buying.
Signs You Need Custom & Geometric Windows Right Now
- Water staining on the interior drywall beneath a shaped window. Arched and geometric windows often leak at the apex joint or the angled corner joints. In Fort Lauderdale’s summer downpours, that leak finds the wall cavity fast. The longer water rides the framing, the more likely you’re looking at rot repair along with the window replacement.
- Condensation or fog between the glass panes. A failed seal in a shaped unit means the insulating gas is gone and the glass will never clear. Curved and geometric units are trickier to source than standard rectangles; delaying the order just extends the time you’re living with a clouded view and a compromised thermal barrier.
- Daylight visible around the frame edges. When you can see light at the perimeter of a shaped window, the flashing or sealant has failed and the unit is moving. In a wind event, that opening becomes a pressure point for water intrusion and, in a hurricane zone, a debris-entry risk.
- The sash doesn’t open, or it binds mid-operation. A trapezoid or parallelogram window that fights you when you crank it means the frame is racking out of square. That’s either foundation movement or a bad original install. Either way, forcing it makes the problem worse and can crack the glass.
- The inspector or your insurer flagged the unit. Many Fort Lauderdale homeowners learn at renewal time that a non-impact shaped window is no longer acceptable under current windstorm standards. We can replace only the units that need it, match the existing sightlines, and pull the permit so the paperwork is clean.
Our Custom & Geometric Windows Process - Step by Step
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Measure and template the opening. We visit your home, check the rough opening with a laser level, and record every leg, angle, and radius to the sixteenth of an inch. For arches, we template the spring line, not just the span. We measure every opening twice because a wrong number on a custom unit is a six-week mistake nobody can afford.
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Quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper. You get written pricing for the brands that fit your project, the glass package rating, the frame finish, and the lead time. There’s no vague “we’ll figure it out” pricing. You’ll know the cost before you authorize anything, and the price we quote is the price you pay. No change orders, no surprise line items.
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Order and verify the unit. We place the factory order and confirm every dimension, the swing direction if applicable, the glass type, and the finish. When the unit arrives, we inspect it in the crate before we ever schedule the install. A damaged unit caught at the shop is a delay; caught at your house, it’s your problem. We catch it first.
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Install, flash, and seal. The old unit comes out, the opening gets prepped, and the new frame goes in with flashing tape at the sill, jambs, and head. We use backer rod and high-grade sealant at the perimeter, not a bead of caulk over a gap. The glass is set, shimmed, and checked with a level before the trim goes back on.
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Register the warranties and walk the job with you. Before the truck leaves, both manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing and the durations stated. We walk you through the completed install, show you the operation, and answer any questions. Then the Done Right Promise starts. If it’s not done right, we make it right.
How Much Does Custom & Geometric Windows Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A basic fixed trapezoid or triangle window in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $900 to $1,800 installed. An arched half-round over a standard door runs $1,200 to $2,500 depending on the radius and whether impact glass is required. A large custom impact window, like a five-foot by five-foot geometric fixed unit with laminated glass from PGT or CGI, runs $2,500 to $4,000 per opening. Oversized openings, units over forty square feet, can push past $5,000 due to the heavier frame engineering and installation logistics.
What moves the price: the number of sides and angles (a pentagon is more expensive than a triangle), the glass package (laminated impact versus standard insulated), the frame material, the finish, and whether the opening needs structural work before the window goes in. Fort Lauderdale homes built before 2002 often need a new buck frame or sill repair once the old unit comes out; we’ll tell you that after we open the wall, not before, and we’ll price it honestly. The way to avoid overpaying is to get a written line-item quote that separates the window from the labor from the finish work. That’s exactly what we hand you. The estimate is free. Call (954) 280-4413 and we’ll schedule a time to measure.
Custom & Geometric Windows Near Fort Lauderdale - Our Service Area
TruePane Windows & Doors serves Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding communities from Custom & Geometric Windows in Altamonte Springs to the coastal neighborhoods. When you’re outside the immediate city, we still handle shaped-window templating and installation, including work in Custom & Geometric Windows in Acacia Villas and Custom & Geometric Windows in Alafaya. Our home page has the full story on our window and door service and what years of glazing craft looks like in practice.
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 & Geometric Windows in Fort Lauderdale
A custom or geometric window is any unit that’s not a standard rectangle: half-rounds, quarter-rounds, arches, trapezoids, triangles, pentagons, and oversized fixed units. These windows are fabricated to the specific dimensions and angles of your opening, not pulled from a stock inventory. In Fort Lauderdale, most need to be impact-rated under current building code, which means the glass and frame are engineered as a matched system. Call (954) 280-4413 and we’ll explain what your opening needs.
A typical custom shaped window takes three to five weeks from final template approval to installation. The measurement visit is one appointment; the install is usually a single day for one to three units. Oversized or multi-unit projects can run longer depending on manufacturing lead times and any structural prep work. We give you a written timeline at the quote, and we hold to it.
Most custom geometric windows in Fort Lauderdale run between $900 and $4,000 installed, with oversized impact units exceeding $5,000 on the high end. The exact price depends on the number of angles, the glass package, the frame material, and whether structural repairs are needed. We quote line items on paper so you see exactly what you’re paying for. Estimates are free, and there’s no obligation to proceed.
Yes. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, and ES Windows, and we work with more than a dozen manufacturer lines. We can quote these brands side by side for your shaped opening so you can compare the glass makeup, the warranty terms, and the price. We register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway.
Yes. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a shaped window is broken from a storm or an impact, call (954) 280-4413 and we can secure the opening and start the replacement process. In Fort Lauderdale, a broken window is a security and weather problem, not just a cosmetic one, and we treat it that way.
Every custom window we install carries both manufacturer warranty layers: the glass unit warranty and the frame warranty. We register both in writing before we leave the job, with the durations stated clearly. On top of that, our Done Right Promise covers the workmanship. If the install isn’t done right, we make it right, with no paperwork fight.
Clear the area around the window by about six feet inside and outside, and move any furniture, plants, or wall art away from the opening. If you have window treatments, take them down or we’ll carefully remove them. Our uniformed, background-checked technicians protect the floors and clean up the work area before they leave. We’ll tell you if anything else is needed when we schedule the install date.
Schedule Your Custom & Geometric Windows Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
If you have a shaped window that’s leaking, fogged, or fighting the frame, call TruePane Windows & Doors at (954) 280-4413. A live person answers around the clock. We’ll schedule a free measurement visit, quote the job on paper, and stand behind the work with the Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard. 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.