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Full frame replacement means removing your old window down to the bare rough opening – frame, sill, jambs, and all – and installing a completely new unit from scratch with proper Window Maintenance & Care in mind. In Pompano Beach, it’s the right call when rot, water intrusion, or decades of salt air have worked their way into the structure behind the window itself, not just the glass. If you’re dealing with that situation, call us at (904) 893-3309 – a real person answers around the clock, and we’ll get eyes on it fast.
A lot of window companies default to insert replacements because they’re quicker and cheaper to install. We do those too, but we won’t sell you one when what you actually need is a full frame job. That distinction matters in South Florida more than almost anywhere else in the country. The combination of salt air off the Atlantic, humidity that sits near 80 percent for half the year, and the occasional tropical storm doesn’t give compromised framing a chance to recover. Once the frame is soft, an insert just puts lipstick on a problem that will come back worse. Our Window Replacement in Pompano Beach service covers both approaches, but this page focuses on what a full frame replacement actually involves, when Pompano Beach homeowners need it, and what it realistically costs.
Ed Winslow started this company in 2011 and his name is on every job we do. That’s not a marketing line – it’s why we’re upfront about scope, pricing, and what we find behind your walls, even when the news isn’t what you were hoping to hear.
When You Need Full Frame Replacement
The honest answer is that a lot of Pompano Beach homes have needed full frame replacements for years and don’t know it yet. Here are the clearest signs:
- Visible rot or soft framing around the window opening. Run your thumb along the wood sill or interior jamb – if it gives, sponges, or shows dark discoloration, water has been sitting there long enough to compromise the structure. An insert replacement will seal the glass but leave that rot in place.
- Windows installed before 2002 that haven’t been touched since. Pompano Beach adopted the Florida Building Code in 2002, which dramatically changed what’s required for wind load and impact resistance. Original-era aluminum windows in neighborhoods like Collier Manor or Cypress Bend often have frames that were never designed for current standards and simply can’t be retrofitted to meet them.
- Repeated water staining on interior walls or sills after storms. One stain after a major hurricane is one thing. If you’re seeing new staining after every heavy rain event, the frame-to-wall junction is likely failing – water is wicking in through the rough opening, not just through the glass or glazing.
- Windows that are severely out of square. Older homes in areas like Cresthaven or Pompano Highlands sometimes settle unevenly, and window openings shift over decades. When a frame is so racked that the sash won’t close flush, an insert will inherit the same geometry problem. Starting fresh with a full frame lets us true up the opening.
- Hurricane impact upgrades where the existing frame isn’t rated. If you’re upgrading to PGT or CGI impact windows for insurance savings or code compliance, many older frames don’t meet the structural requirements to anchor an impact unit properly. The frame has to be part of the upgrade.
- Stucco or siding damage surrounding the window. When the flashing and waterproofing around a window has failed badly enough to damage the exterior finish, you’re already into a full removal to address it correctly. Going full frame at that point is more cost-effective than doing a partial fix that requires opening everything back up in two years.
Our Full Frame Replacement Process
We’ve done enough of these across Pompano Beach – from the older block homes near Dixie Highway to the newer construction closer to Atlantic Boulevard – to have refined a process that keeps surprises to a minimum. Here’s how it goes:
- On-site assessment and rough opening inspection. Before we quote anything, we look at the actual opening – not just the window you can see. We check the framing, the flashing condition, the sill pan, and the stucco or siding reveal. Sometimes we find everything is structurally sound and an insert would serve you fine; we’ll tell you that. If the frame is compromised, we document it with photos so you can see exactly what we’re working with.
- Permit pull (where required). Broward County requires a permit for full frame window replacements in most circumstances. We handle the paperwork. This isn’t optional and any contractor who suggests skipping it is putting your homeowner’s insurance and resale value at risk. Impact window work especially has to be inspected and signed off – your insurer needs that documentation to apply wind mitigation credits.
- Careful removal of the existing window and frame. We remove the old unit without blowing out the surrounding stucco or drywall any more than the scope already requires. Where stucco cracking is unavoidable, we account for that in the scope upfront – no surprise add-ons at the end of the day.
- Framing repair and rough opening preparation. This is the step that separates a full frame replacement from a glorified insert job. Any rotted or damaged framing members get replaced with pressure-treated lumber. The sill pan is flashed and sloped for drainage. Shimming is done to get the opening square and plumb before the new window ever touches it.
- New window installation and sealing. The new frame goes in anchored to the structural framing per the manufacturer’s installation specs and Florida Building Code requirements. We use the correct fastener patterns for the window brand – whether that’s PGT, CGI, or CWS – because anchor spacing matters for the impact rating to hold. Perimeter sealant goes on last, not first, after everything is confirmed plumb and square.
- Exterior finish and final inspection. We patch and seal the stucco reveal, clean up the site, and walk you through the finished installation. Then the county inspector signs off. You get documentation showing code-compliant, permitted work – which your insurance company and any future buyer will want to see.
Full Frame Replacement Pricing in Pompano Beach
Full frame replacement in Pompano Beach typically runs between $600 and $1,800 per window, all-in, depending on the factors below. Impact-rated units for hurricane zones sit toward the higher end of that range; standard double-pane replacements for interior rooms sit lower. Here’s a tighter breakdown:
| Scenario | Typical Range Per Window |
|---|---|
| Standard double-pane, no structural repair needed | $600 – $900 |
| Impact-rated unit (PGT, CGI, CWS), straightforward opening | $900 – $1,350 |
| Impact-rated unit with framing repair or rot remediation | $1,100 – $1,600 |
| Larger or custom geometric opening, impact-rated | $1,400 – $1,800+ |
| Permit fee (Broward County, typical residential) | $75 – $250 (varies by valuation) |
What moves the number up or down:
- Window size and configuration. A standard 3×4 single-hung costs less than a wide picture window or a custom radius unit.
- Framing condition. If we open up a wall in a Pompano Beach home that’s been taking on moisture for years and find extensive rot, the repair adds labor and material. We tell you before we start, not after.
- Impact vs. non-impact. Most Pompano Beach homeowners are upgrading to impact at the same time, both for insurance savings and for the peace of mind that comes with living three miles from the Atlantic. That’s a meaningful cost difference but also a meaningful return on the insurance premium side.
- Multi-window projects. Replacing several windows at once reduces the per-unit cost on labor because mobilization, permitting, and scaffolding expenses spread across more openings.
All our estimates are upfront and written down – no verbal ballparks that shift when the invoice arrives. Seniors and veterans get 10 percent off, always, no expiration date on that. And if you’ve already gotten a written estimate from another contractor, we’ll give you a free second opinion. Call (904) 893-3309 and we’ll schedule a no-obligation look.
Why Pompano Beach Homes Specifically Benefit from Getting This Right
Pompano Beach sits in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone under the Florida Building Code. That’s not a designation that gives you much wiggle room on installation quality. Windows and doors in HVHZ construction have to meet stricter testing standards than most of the rest of the country, and the framing they’re anchored into has to be up to the task.
What we see regularly in older Pompano Beach neighborhoods – particularly the block homes built between the 1960s and 1980s in areas like Collier City and Cresthaven – is that the original aluminum windows were set into openings that weren’t flashed for Florida’s rainfall intensity. Pompano Beach gets roughly 62 inches of rain per year, much of it arriving in short, violent bursts during storm season. A poorly flashed rough opening can absorb years of that water before anyone notices. By then, it’s not a window problem – it’s a framing problem wearing a window problem as a disguise.
Getting to the frame, fixing what needs fixing, and putting an impact-rated unit in correctly is the only version of this repair that actually resolves the issue. That’s why we’re thorough about the inspection and honest about what we find, even when a simpler scope would be an easier sale.
Ed Winslow has been doing this work in South Florida since 2011, and the 36500-Day Done Right Promise isn’t a marketing slogan – it means if something we did isn’t right, we come back and fix it. A century-long standard of accountability that no national chain can credibly offer because they’ll never have anyone’s name on the line the way Ed does.
Full Frame vs. Insert Replacement: Which One Do You Actually Need?
This is a question worth answering directly because it’s where homeowners sometimes get steered wrong by contractors who prefer the easier job.
Insert replacement (also called a pocket replacement) leaves the existing frame in place and drops a smaller new window unit inside it. It’s faster, cheaper, and the right call when the existing frame is structurally sound, plumb, and passes a moisture inspection. No stucco repair needed. Minimal disruption.
Full frame replacement removes everything back to the rough opening. It costs more and takes longer, but it lets you address what’s behind the wall, correct framing issues, upgrade to current code, and install a larger or differently configured window if you want one.
We’ll tell you honestly which one applies to your situation. We’re not in the business of upselling a full frame job when an insert will serve you well, and we’re not in the business of cutting corners with an insert when the frame is soft and the right answer is a full replacement. That’s the kind of straight talk you should expect from a company where the owner’s name is on the license.
For a full look at both approaches and how we handle all types of window work here, visit our Window Replacement in Pompano Beach page.
FAQs – Full Frame Replacement in Pompano Beach
How much does full frame window replacement cost in Pompano Beach?
Full frame window replacement in Pompano Beach typically runs $600 to $1,800 per window, depending on size, whether you’re upgrading to impact-rated glass, and what condition the framing is in when we open the wall. Impact windows for HVHZ compliance sit in the $900-$1,600 range for most standard residential openings. Permit fees through Broward County usually add $75 to $250 to the project total. Call (904) 893-3309 for a free, written estimate specific to your home – we come out, look at the actual opening, and give you a real number, not a ballpark.
Do I need a permit for full frame window replacement in Pompano Beach?
Yes, Broward County requires a permit for full frame window replacements, and that requirement is particularly firm for impact window installations. The permit triggers a required inspection, which produces the documentation your homeowner’s insurer needs to apply wind mitigation credits and that any future buyer’s lender will want to see. We pull the permit as part of our process – it’s included in the scope, not an afterthought. Any contractor who suggests skipping it is creating a liability for you, not saving you money.
How long does a full frame window replacement take in Pompano Beach?
Most single-window full frame replacements take one day from start to finish, including removal, framing prep, installation, and exterior sealing. Multi-window projects typically run one to three days depending on quantity and whether any significant rot remediation is involved. Lead time on the windows themselves – particularly impact-rated units from brands like PGT or CGI – currently runs two to four weeks depending on the configuration. We give you a production schedule upfront so you know exactly when to expect us.
Can full frame replacement improve my energy bills in Pompano Beach?
Yes, meaningfully. Older single-pane or early double-pane windows common in pre-2000 Pompano Beach homes typically have U-factors around 0.8 to 1.1, which means significant heat transfer through the glass. Modern low-E, double-pane units from manufacturers like PGT or CWS come in at U-factors of 0.27 to 0.35, which is a substantial difference in a climate where air conditioning runs eight or nine months a year. Beyond the glass itself, full frame replacement lets us seal and flash the rough opening properly, eliminating the air infiltration that accumulates in aging frame-to-wall junctions. Most Pompano Beach homeowners see a noticeable reduction in cooling load after Vinyl Replacement Windows with current-spec glass.
Key Takeaways
- Full frame replacement removes the window down to the rough opening – the right call when framing is rotted, out of square, or not rated for current impact standards.
- Pompano Beach’s HVHZ designation means installations are inspected and have to meet stricter anchoring requirements than most of the country – framing condition matters.
- Typical cost runs $600 to $1,800 per window in Pompano Beach, with impact-rated units and framing repair work pushing toward the higher end.
- Permits are required and worth getting – the inspection documentation protects your insurance credits and resale value.
- Ed Winslow’s 36500-Day Done Right Promise means if the work isn’t right, we come back and make it right. No fine print.
- Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount. Free second opinions on written estimates from other contractors.
Get a Free Estimate on Full Frame Replacement in Pompano Beach
If you’re seeing signs of rot, water intrusion, or windows that haven’t been touched since the last century, it’s worth having someone look at the framing, not just the glass, and consider whether our Window Replacement services are the right fit. We’ve been doing this work in Pompano Beach and across South Florida since 2011, and we’ll tell you straight what you’re dealing with and what it will cost to fix it right.
Call (904) 893-3309 – someone picks up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no voicemail, no callback queue. Estimates are free and written. If you’ve already got a quote from another contractor, bring it – we’ll give you a free second opinion. No trip charge for homes in our service area.
Ed’s name is on the door. And on every job we do.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Pompano Beach since 2011.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow 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.