Condo unit
6 standard windows and one two-panel slider
$10,000–$21,9006 × $1,000–$2,400 = $6,000–$14,400, plus $4,000–$7,500 for the sliderCost guide
Impact window cost in Fort Lauderdale
Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners pay about $1,000–$2,400 per standard impact window installed and $4,000–$7,500 for a two-panel impact slider. A typical house with 15 windows and one slider lands around $19,000–$43,500.
Price per opening
What each opening costs
Broward County sits in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, the strictest part of the Florida Building Code. Products sold here must carry an approval for that zone, so local prices run higher than in most of the state.
Every price below includes the product, removal of the old unit, installation, sealing and standard interior trim. Stucco repair, structural work and custom colors are quoted separately.
These prices are estimates for Fort Lauderdale homes as of October 2026. Your written quote prices each opening after it is measured.
Last updated: October 2026
| Opening | Installed price |
|---|---|
| Standard impact windowSingle-hung or horizontal roller, about 3 × 5 ft, installed | $1,000–$2,400 |
| Large picture or casement windowFixed or hinged, up to about 6 × 6 ft | $2,000–$4,500 |
| Impact sliding glass doorTwo-panel, about 8 ft wide | $4,000–$7,500 |
| Wide slider (3–4 panels)12–16 ft openings, patio or balcony | $7,000–$14,000 |
| Impact entry doorSingle door with frame and hardware | $3,000–$6,500 |
| Impact French doorsPair of swinging doors, sidelights extra | $5,500–$9,500 |
Sample totals
What whole projects usually cost
These totals use the per-opening prices above, so you can check the math. Your own total depends on how many openings you have and which sizes they are.
Typical single-family house
15 standard windows and one two-panel slider
$19,000–$43,50015 × $1,000–$2,400 = $15,000–$36,000, plus $4,000–$7,500 for the sliderLarger waterfront home
20 standard windows, one wide slider and one entry door
$30,000–$68,50020 × $1,000–$2,400 = $20,000–$48,000, plus $7,000–$14,000 and $3,000–$6,500Budget factors
Why two quotes for the same house can differ
Two companies can price the same home thousands of dollars apart because they are quoting different products or different work. Ask each one for a written, opening-by-opening scope so you are comparing like with like.
The four things below move the price the most in Fort Lauderdale. Older homes in neighborhoods like Victoria Park and Sailboat Bend often have original block openings that are out of square, which adds labor. Condos on the beach side need higher design-pressure ratings on upper floors, which adds product cost.
Opening size and style
Large, shaped, fixed, casement, and multi-panel openings may use different assemblies and installation methods.
Frame and glass choices
Aluminum or vinyl frames, tint, coatings, privacy glass, and other options affect material cost.
Existing conditions
Removal difficulty, stucco, trim, sills, water damage, and structural repair can change labor and finish work.
Doors and custom openings
Sliding systems, entries, French doors, sidelights, and custom assemblies should be separated from standard-window comparisons.
Quote checklist
Ask every company to identify the same essentials
A clear quote protects you if something changes halfway through the job. If a line below is missing, ask for it in writing before you sign.
- Product and approval information for each opening
- Removal, disposal, installation, sealing, and finish work
- Permit and inspection responsibilities
- Excluded repairs or conditions that could change the price
- Payment schedule and verified warranty terms
Cost questions
Common cost questions
Does the permit cost extra?
Fort Lauderdale sets permit fees from the value of the job. Most quotes already include the fee, filing the permit and meeting the inspector, so check that yours does.
Is aluminum or vinyl cheaper?
Vinyl frames usually cost a little less per window and insulate better. Aluminum frames are slimmer and common on condos and coastal homes. On a 15-window house the gap is often a few thousand dollars.
Can I do the house in phases?
Yes. Many owners start with the sliders and the windows facing the ocean or prevailing wind, then finish the rest the next year. Each phase needs its own permit, so two phases cost slightly more in total than one.
Will impact windows pay for themselves?
Protecting every opening can earn a wind mitigation credit on your homeowners insurance, and you no longer pay to store, hang or replace shutters. How much you save depends on your insurer and your policy.
Start with the openings
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Free estimate
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The ranges above are a starting point. After a free measure, every opening on your home gets its own line and price.