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Window replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea costs between $1,100 and $3,400 per opening for impact-rated units, and most full-frame jobs are completed in one to two days once materials arrive. On a one-square-mile barrier island where every house sits within a few blocks of the Atlantic, code-compliant impact windows are not an upgrade. They are the standard. If you need a straight answer about what your windows should cost and whether they will hold up to salt air, call TruePane Windows & Doors at (954) 280-4413.
We know the difference between a cottage off El Mar Drive and a walk-up off Commercial Boulevard. That local knowledge changes what we recommend, what we quote, and how we frame the opening. We have been fixing the mistakes of out-of-town crews here for years. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail tree, no callback form.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 on a rule that still governs every install we do in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. Our Window Replacement team works from that standard every day. We are second-generation glaziers, not a franchise operation, and we hire local people who plan to be working in Broward County thirty years from now.
Homeowners in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea call us after a previous contractor left them with a fogged seal or a door that binds in July. We hear a version of that story on most first visits. Our work is covered by the Done Right Promise: if it is not done right, we make it right. No paperwork, no arguing, no fine print that covers neither party. We register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves the driveway. Durations are stated on paper, not promised over the phone.
We are background-checked, uniformed, and we measure every opening twice. If you are comparing quotes, schedule a free estimate and we will put manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you can see exactly what you are buying and why the price is what it is.
Our Window Replacement Services in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Full Frame Replacement
This is the default job in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, not the exception. The town’s 1950s through 1970s beach cottages, walk-ups, and early condominiums were built around jalousie windows and single-hung units that do not meet current High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. Full frame replacement means we remove the entire old window down to the studs, repair or modify the rough opening, and set a new impact-rated unit with proper flashing. In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, most full-frame replacements run $2,200 to $3,400 per window, depending on opening size and whether custom sizing is required.
Insert Window Replacement
An insert fits a new window inside the existing frame. It costs less than a full-frame job because we are not tearing out the old frame or re-flashing the opening. Inserts make sense when the frame is square, solid, and still structurally sound. But be honest about the salt damage first. We tell customers plainly when an insert will work and when it will trap corrosion inside the wall. In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, inserts typically run $1,100 to $2,000 per opening when the frame is worth keeping.
Storm Window Replacement
Storm windows in this town are not decorative. They are a line of defense against wind-driven rain and flying debris. When homeowners replace a failed storm unit on an ocean-facing elevation, many discover the primary window behind it is also compromised. We replace both as a system when that is what the opening needs. A complete storm-and-primary replacement for a cottage east of A1A usually lands between $1,800 and $3,200 per opening.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
On a barrier island, energy-efficient glass is about more than the electric bill. Low-E coatings and insulated frames reduce the heat gain that turns a west-facing condo bedroom into an oven by 3 p.m. But the bigger savings is durability: marine-spec weatherstripping and fusion-welded frame corners hold up in salt air far longer than the standard aluminum frames installed twenty years ago. Energy-efficient upgrades in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea typically run $1,400 to $2,800 per window, depending on glass package and frame material.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
TruePane is an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including PGT, CGI, Ply Gem, and CWS. We quote them side by side on paper, so you see the difference in glass package, frame thickness, and warranty terms before you sign anything. For Lauderdale-by-the-Sea homeowners, we typically recommend PGT or CGI for ocean-facing elevations because both carry Florida Product Approval NOAs for large-missile impact resistance. We keep common parts and hardware in our South Florida stock, which means less waiting when a job needs a specific balance or weatherstrip.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Homes
- Oxidized jalousie frames that will not close. The original louvered glass windows from the 1950s and 1960s are structurally incapable of meeting current HVHZ impact standards. They cannot be reglazed into compliance. They must be removed and the opening reframed for a modern impact-rated unit.
- Spent weatherstripping and air leaks on ocean-facing elevations. Seals that would last a decade at a house near I-95 fail in two to three years here. The salt spray works into every joint. We replace with marine-grade weatherstripping and fusion-welded frames that hold up longer.
- Rusted hardware and misaligned sashes. Cheap non-marine-grade fasteners rust through on windows facing the Atlantic. The sash drops, the jamb wears, and the window starts binding. We spec stainless steel hardware rated for coastal exposure on every ocean-side opening.
- Non-standard rough openings from original jalousie framing. This catches out-of-town crews by surprise. The rough opening behind a 1960s jalousie unit is rarely a clean 36 by 48. It is often 35 1/2 by 47 3/8, or some other odd dimension. Standard impact windows will not fit without modifying the framing, which changes the scope and the price. We measure for that from the start.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
A full-frame impact-rated replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea runs $2,200 to $3,400 per window. Inserts cost $1,100 to $2,000 when the existing frame is sound. Storm-and-primary combos land between $1,800 and $3,200. Energy-efficient upgrades sit at $1,400 to $2,800. The gap between a coastal-spec job and an inland-spec job is typically $400 to $700 per window, and that difference is almost entirely in the frame, the fasteners, and the flashing. Skip the marine-grade spec and you will be back in six or seven years paying for the same job again, plus the cost of repairing whatever rotted behind the first install.
We give written, line-item quotes with no change orders on the back end. Call (954) 280-4413 to schedule your free estimate. We will come out, measure every opening twice, and put the numbers in front of you on paper.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Our crews work throughout the area, including Acacia Villas, Alafaya, Altamonte Springs, and Altoona. If you are looking for Window Replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea or a nearby community, call us at (954) 280-4413 and a live person will answer.
Serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 - Window Replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
You cannot. Jalousie windows fail HVHZ large-missile impact tests at the frame level, not just the glass level. The louvered design has no structural capacity to stop a windborne 2×4, regardless of what glass you put in the slats. The entire unit must be removed and the opening reframed for a modern impact-rated window. On El Mar Drive, our crew pulled a 1960s beach cottage’s original jalousie windows after the aluminum frames had oxidized so badly the sashes would not close. The rough openings measured 35 1/2 by 47 3/8, non-standard dimensions that required custom-sized impact-rated single-hung units and modified framing. We reframed, installed fusion-welded frames with flashing tape, and used stainless steel fasteners rated for coastal exposure. Call (954) 280-4413 for an honest read on whether your jalousie windows can be saved. Usually, they cannot.
In direct salt air, seals that would last a decade at a house near Davie or Cooper City fail in two to three years. The difference is the constant Atlantic salt spray, which degrades weatherstripping and oxidizes aluminum frames at a rate inland homes never experience. That is why we recommend marine-grade weatherstripping and fusion-welded frames on every ocean-facing elevation. The upgrade adds cost up front, usually $400 to $700 per window, but you avoid a second full replacement inside a decade. Call (954) 280-4413 for a free estimate and we will show you both specs on paper.
Marine-grade aluminum with a high-performance coating survives significantly better than standard builder-grade aluminum. Fusion-welded vinyl frames also hold up well, provided the hardware and fasteners are stainless steel. The frame is only part of the equation. We have seen windows where the frame looked fine but the non-marine-grade fasteners had rusted through, dropping the sash and damaging the jamb. On ocean-facing elevations, we specify stainless hardware and flashing tape rated for coastal exposure. Call (954) 280-4413 for a quote on a salt-spec window package.
Yes. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is entirely within Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which mandates large-missile impact protection on every window and door, regardless of floor level. There is no exception for a second-floor unit or a seasonal cottage. Every replacement we install here carries a Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approval NOA for large-missile impact. Call (954) 280-4413 and we will explain exactly what your building needs to pass inspection.
Not over a decade. The upfront savings might be $400 to $700 per window, but you will also fail an inspection, lose insurance coverage, and replace corroded hardware and failed seals far sooner than you would with a coastal-spec impact window. A seasonal house still sits in salt air twelve months a year. The salt does not take the summer off. TruePane stands behind the work with the Done Right Promise and both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing. Call (954) 280-4413 for an exact quote. Estimates are free, and no one will push you into a window you do not need.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and surrounding communities.
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.