Frequently Asked Questions - Windows & Doors in Pompano Beach, FL
Straight answers to the questions Pompano Beach homeowners ask us most about window and door replacement, impact ratings, and what the work actually costs. If you don't see your question here, call (904) 893-3309 and ask us directly.
Pricing & Cost FAQs
Most whole-home window replacements in Pompano Beach run between $600 and $1,400 per window installed, depending on size, frame material, glass package, and whether you choose impact-rated glass. A single standard bedroom window with basic vinyl framing typically falls around $600 to $800, while a larger living-room picture window in impact glass can reach $1,400 or more. The coastal code requirements here add cost compared to inland Florida markets. Your best move is a written line-item quote so you see exactly where the money goes before you commit to anything.
Hurricane impact windows in Pompano Beach generally cost $700 to $1,500 per window installed. You're paying for laminated glass built to take a direct hit from wind-borne debris, plus heavy-duty frames tested to Miami-Dade or Florida Building Code standards. The price varies with window size, whether you want single-hung, casement, or picture styles, and the frame material. Given Pompano Beach sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone, this is the upgrade most homeowners ask about first. Call (904) 893-3309 for exact pricing on your specific openings.
A new entry door in Pompano Beach runs between $1,200 and $4,500 installed, with impact-rated doors at the higher end. Basic steel or fiberglass doors start around $1,200, decorative glass inserts push you toward $2,500, and a full impact-rated fiberglass door with sidelites can exceed $4,000. The salt air here means we lean toward fiberglass and steel over wood, which warps and swells in the humidity. We provide free estimates with no obligation, so you'll know your cost before deciding.
Sliding glass door replacement in Pompano Beach typically costs $2,000 to $5,500 installed. Standard sliders run $2,000 to $3,200, while larger multi-panel or impact-rated sliders reach $4,500 to $5,500 or more. The big variables are door width, number of panels, frame material, and whether you need laminated impact glass to meet code. In Pompano Beach, many homes built before the 1990s have older aluminum sliders that don't meet current wind-load requirements, so replacement often means upgrading to code-compliant impact units.
No. We give you a fixed written quote before any work begins, and that price holds unless you ask for something different mid-job or we uncover structural damage behind the existing frame that nobody could see until the old unit came out. If that happens, we stop, show you what we found, and give you a new written price for the added scope before doing anything else. There are no surprise change orders or "adjusted" invoices at the end. We think that's the only honest way to run a contracting business in Pompano Beach.
Window prices in Pompano Beach vary because of differences in glass packages, frame quality, installation methods, and whether the company is actually licensed and insured for the work. A low bid often means thinner frames, non-impact glass, rushed installs, or a crew that doesn't pull permits. The brands we work with, including PGT and CGI, build to Miami-Dade standards and carry real engineering behind their wind-load ratings. Cheaper windows might pass a casual look, but they won't perform the same when a storm hits. Get line-item quotes and compare apples to apples.
Service & Process FAQs
Yes. Winslow Windows & Doors replaces and installs windows and doors throughout Pompano Beach, including Garden Isles, Cypress Bend, Cresthaven, Collier City, and the neighborhoods along Federal Highway and Atlantic Boulevard. We handle single windows, whole-home replacements, entry doors, sliding glass doors, French doors, and impact upgrades. Ed Winslow leads the local team, and every project goes through the same process: measure, written quote, permit, install, inspect, walkthrough. Call (904) 893-3309 to schedule a free estimate at your Pompano Beach home.
Most whole-home window replacements in Pompano Beach take one to three days of on-site work, depending on how many windows you're replacing and whether we're installing impact units. A single window or door usually takes half a day. If you're replacing ten to fifteen windows, plan on two to three days. The lead time between signing your contract and install day depends on product availability and permitting, but we keep you updated throughout. Every project ends with a walkthrough so you can inspect the work before we call it done.
The process starts with a free in-home consultation where we measure every opening, talk through your goals, and show you glass and frame options. Then we give you a written line-item quote. Once you approve, we order the product, pull the Pompano Beach permit, and schedule your install. On install day, our crew removes the old units, sets the new ones, seals and trims everything, and cleans up. Then we walk through the work together. Most Pompano Beach homeowners get from first call to completed install in two to five weeks depending on product availability.
Yes, we pull permits for every window and door replacement in Pompano Beach that requires one. Impact window and door and any structural opening changes require city permits and inspections, and Pompano Beach enforces this carefully. We handle the paperwork, schedule the inspections, and make sure the work passes before we call the job finished. Working without permits on impact-rated openings is a fast way to fail a home sale inspection later and can create problems with your homeowners insurance. We don't cut that corner.
In most cases, yes. We can match the style, grid pattern, and frame color of your existing windows, especially if they're from a current product line. The challenge in Pompano Beach is that older windows often don't meet current code, so a true match may not be possible if your existing units are non-impact and you're in a coastal wind zone. If a direct match isn't available, we'll show you the closest alternative and explain the difference before you commit. We replace individual windows all the time, so don't feel pressured into a whole-home project if you only need two or three done.
You likely need replacement if your windows fog between the panes, won't open or close properly, show water stains on the interior drywall, or don't lock securely. Single-pane aluminum windows, common in older Pompano Beach homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, also fail today's impact and energy standards. Repair makes sense for minor issues like worn weatherstripping or a broken latch. But when the glass seal fails or the frame corrodes from salt air, replacement is usually the better long-term investment. We'll tell you straight which one your situation calls for.
Brands & Parts FAQs
We install PGT, CGI, and CWS impact and non-impact windows and doors in Pompano Beach. Each of these brands builds to Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code standards, which matters in a coastal city where wind load and missile impact ratings are actual requirements, not marketing language. We lean on PGT for their range of impact styles, CGI for heavy-duty coastal applications, and CWS where value and code compliance matter most. We'll recommend the brand we think fits your home and budget, not the one we're pushing that month.
Both PGT and CGI make excellent impact windows for the Pompano Beach market, and the right choice depends on your home's exposure and your budget. CGI has a strong reputation in coastal high-velocity hurricane zones, with frames built tough for direct oceanfront conditions. PGT offers a broader product range and more style options, usually at a slightly friendlier price point. For homes a few blocks off the beach, PGT is often the practical pick. For oceanfront or direct-exposure properties, CGI earns its reputation. We carry both and will show you the difference in person.
Yes, we handle glass replacement for broken panes and fogged or failed double-pane units in Pompano Beach. If the frame is still in good shape, we can often replace just the insulated glass unit, which costs significantly less than a full window replacement. In impact-rated windows, the laminated glass can't be repaired, so a damaged pane means a new sash or full unit. We'll assess your specific window and give you a fixed price for glass replacement versus a full new window, then let you decide. The estimate is free either way.
We supply and install, and we don't install homeowner-supplied windows. The reason is simple: we can't warranty a product we didn't source, and shipping-damaged windows or incorrect measurements become a maze of finger-pointing no one needs. When we order, we verify every measurement against the physical opening before the order goes in, and the manufacturer warranty flows through us. If a unit arrives with a defect, we're the ones dealing with the manufacturer, not you. That's part of why you hire a professional in the first place.
Licensing & Insurance FAQs
Winslow Windows & Doors operates with the proper licensing and insurance required for window and door installation in Pompano Beach and Broward County. Every professional working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance their state and local regulations demand. We're happy to provide proof of insurance and license information before you sign anything, and we encourage you to ask. Any contractor who hesitates when you ask for credentials is one you should hesitate about hiring.
Yes, our work is covered by the liability insurance required for window and door installation in Pompano Beach. That's standard for any legitimate contractor, and we're glad to show you a certificate of insurance before work begins. Insurance protects you if something goes wrong during the install, which is why we never work without it. Ed Winslow has kept this business running in South Florida on a foundation of doing things by the book: permits, insurance, inspections, and written quotes. That's what protects homeowners.
Emergency & Response FAQs
Yes, we board up and secure broken windows and doors in Pompano Beach after storms or break-ins. If a window is shattered by debris or wind, the immediate concern is securing the opening against weather and intrusion. We can board up the opening and then quote you for proper replacement, whether that's a new glass pack or a full impact window. Pompano Beach homeowners see this most after summer squalls throw branches and patio furniture into windows. Call (904) 893-3309 and we'll get it handled.
If a window breaks during a hurricane warning, your first job is safety: move people and pets away from the glass, cover the opening with plywood from the inside if you can reach it safely, and do not try to replace glass while winds are high. After the storm passes, we can board up the opening and assess whether the frame survived. In Pompano Beach, a broken window during a storm often means the frame was already compromised by age or corrosion. Once the weather clears, we'll give you a fixed quote for a permanent fix or an impact-rated replacement.
We answer calls during our regular hours, seven days a week: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. We schedule assessments as quickly as our calendar allows, and we prioritize genuinely urgent situations like a broken window or a door that won't secure. When you call, a live coordinator will take your information and connect you with the local team. The fastest way to get on the schedule is to call (904) 893-3309 and explain what's going on.
Warranty & Guarantees FAQs
Your new windows come with the manufacturer's warranty on the product itself, which covers things like glass seal failure, frame defects, and hardware issues depending on the brand. PGT and CGI both stand behind their impact products with meaningful warranties, and we'll walk you through exactly what's covered before you order. On the installation side, we stand behind our workmanship. If something we installed fails because of how it was installed, we fix it. Get the specifics in writing with your quote so there's zero ambiguity.
Many manufacturer warranties on quality impact windows from brands like PGT and CGI do transfer to a new homeowner, though the transfer usually needs to be filed with the manufacturer within a set window after the sale. That's a real selling point when you list your Pompano Beach home, because it tells buyers the windows are still protected. We'll give you the warranty paperwork and the transfer instructions when your project is done. Keep those documents with your closing papers, and call us if you need help walking a buyer through the process.
Warranties typically don't cover damage from abuse, improper maintenance, or acts of nature beyond what the product is rated for. Coastal salt spray corrosion on non-marine-grade hardware, for example, is a maintenance issue, not a defect. Glass breakage from flying debris is covered by your impact rating, not a standard warranty, which is why storm-rated glass matters in Pompano Beach. Normal wear on weatherstripping and finishes is also excluded. We explain all of this before you buy so you never feel blindsided later by a warranty denial.
Yes, we guarantee our installation workmanship. If a window or door we installed leaks, binds, or fails because of how it was put in, we come back and fix it. That's separate from the manufacturer's product warranty, which covers defects in the window itself. The two protections together mean you're covered whether the problem is the product or the install. We've been doing this long enough to know that honest contractors stand behind their work in writing. Ask for the details in your contract, and we'll put it all in plain language.
Because Ed Winslow and our local team know Pompano Beach construction, codes, and coastal conditions, and we do the job right from permit to final inspection. We carry impact-rated brands like PGT, CGI, and CWS that are built for this climate. We give fixed written quotes with no surprise change orders. We pull permits when required and make sure inspections pass. And we stand behind our installation work. Call (904) 893-3309 to schedule your free estimate and get honest answers from a team that works in your neighborhood.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Pompano Beach and surrounding Broward County communities.
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