New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Choose PGT Windows & Doors
PGT in Fort Lauderdale means independent repair and installation work on WinGuard, SpectraGuard, 770/780 sliders, and ClassicVue French doors: we fix what’s failing and install what fits your opening, without pushing a brand line. Our team works on PGT products across Fort Lauderdale’s coastal neighborhoods, inland ranch-home streets, and condo corridors, and we know what these units do after ten years of salt air and hurricane loading. As an independent PGT service provider, we are not affiliated with PGT, but we service and install their products daily. Call (754) 354-3671 for a written estimate on PGT repair or replacement in Fort Lauderdale.
PGT earned its place in South Florida homes because WinGuard impact windows and SpectraGuard series units meet Florida Building Code, and their 770/780 sliding glass doors and ClassicVue French doors hold up under conditions that destroy lesser products. The failure modes we see here in Fort Lauderdale are consistent: Interceptor spacer seals degrade in humidity, rollers wear on 3-panel sliders, and multipoint locks drift out of alignment on French doors after a few seasons of storm-driven wind. We fix those specific problems, using OEM PGT parts wherever they exist, and we tell you the truth when a unit has reached the end of its service life.
Why Trust Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale for Your PGT Windows & Doors?
Spencer Odell, our owner, has spent nearly two decades measuring, installing, and warranting windows across Broward County, and he built this team’s PGT knowledge the slow way: by taking apart failed units, identifying what broke, and replacing it correctly. His crew has worked on mid-century ranch homes in Colee Hammock and newer waterfront construction, and the lesson that stuck is simple: a warranty means nothing if the company behind it vanishes. That’s why every job we touch carries a written price before we start, a written repair guarantee, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not right, we make it right, no argument needed.
For PGT products specifically, trust comes down to three things. First, our technicians are background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged, and pre-announced by name and photo before they arrive. You’ll know exactly who is walking up to your door. Second, we use OEM PGT parts for hurricane-rated components like laminated glass, stainless steel rollers, and multipoint locks; aftermarket substitutions rarely match original engineering tolerances. Third, we don’t oversell. If a hinge replacement fixes your WinGuard casement, that’s what we quote. If the frame is corroded beyond repair, we tell you that and quote full replacement. Spencer’s rule on the job site: “If I wouldn’t put it on my own house, I won’t sell it to yours.”
Common PGT Windows & Doors Problems We Fix in Fort Lauderdale
- Fogged glass on PGT WinGuard insulated units. Coastal humidity in Fort Lauderdale attacks the Interceptor spacer seal inside PGT insulated glass. We see mineral deposits and fogging between the panes after 8 to 12 years, even with no visible crack. Repair means replacing the sash or the IGU, not just cleaning the glass. If the seal failed on one pane, we check the others on that elevation; salt air usually hits them all at the same rate.
- Sticking or derailed PGT 770/780 3-panel sliders. The roller assemblies on these sliders carry a lot of weight, and Fort Lauderdale’s humidity plus airborne salt accelerates wear. We regularly find flat-spotted nylon rollers or corroded ball bearings on the center panel. The symptom is a slider that drags, rattles, or refuses to stay on the track. We swap in OEM tandem stainless rollers and clean the track, which usually restores two-finger operation.
- Air whistling through PGT casement and awning windows. Compression weatherstripping flattens over time, especially on the windward side of canals and seawall properties. During summer thunderstorms or hurricane winds, the seal no longer compresses enough, and you hear it. A new OEM weatherstrip and sash alignment restores the original air-tightness without replacing the window.
- Deadbolt not engaging on PGT ClassicVue French doors. After years of storm-loading and slab settling, keepers and multipoint lock bodies drift out of alignment. The door looks fine from the living room side, but the deadbolt won’t throw or binds halfway. We replace the keep, rehang the active panel, and recalibrate the multipoint mechanism so the deadbolt re-engages with the original throw.
- Sagging hinges on PGT WinGuard casement windows. In Rio Vista and other waterfront districts, repeated storm pressure against the sash loads the top hinge. A sagging hinge makes the sash sit crooked, so the compression seal never closes properly. We replace the hinge and striker plate and recalibrate the operator; the window seals like new.
These are the failures we see over and over in Fort Lauderdale specifically: salt air pits stainless steel hinges on seawall properties within five years, and east-facing windows along Las Olas Isles degrade faster than inland units. When you call us about a PGT problem, we ask which side of the house the window is on. That tells us half of what we need to know before we arrive.
PGT Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach
For hurricane-rated PGT products, we insist on OEM parts whenever they are available. Laminated glass for a WinGuard window needs the original interlayer and thickness to maintain its impact rating. A multipoint lock from a generic supplier may fit the door, but it won’t match the original throw length or the strike plate geometry. OEM stainless steel rollers on a 770/780 slider are rated for the panel weight; aftermarket rollers often are not, and we’ve seen them fail within a year on coastal homes.
We stock the most common PGT replacement parts locally: rollers for 770/780 sliders, weatherstripping for casement and awning units, keepers and striker plates for ClassicVue French doors, and hinge kits for WinGuard casements. That means most repairs happen in one visit. When a part has to come from the distributor, we tell you the lead time before we schedule.
Our repair-vs-replace rule is straightforward: if the frame is sound and the glass is intact, we repair. If the frame shows corrosion through the extrusion, or if multiple panes on the same elevation have lost their seals, we give you a written replacement quote for a new PGT unit and explain the math. We will not recommend patching a unit that is beyond economical repair, and we’ll say that in plain English. If you need our Window Replacement services, we’ll give you a written quote for that too. Call (754) 354-3671 for an honest assessment and a written price either way.
Our PGT Service Process – Step by Step
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Diagnosis. We identify the exact PGT model, series, and failure mode before we touch a screw. We check the glass, frame, seals, hardware, and track, then we write the diagnosis down with the price to fix it. You approve the number before work starts.
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Repair or installation. We replace only what’s failed, using OEM PGT parts for impact-rated components. For full replacements, we set the new unit to the original rough opening, flash it correctly for Fort Lauderdale’s wind-driven rain, and shim it level to factory tolerances.
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Testing. Every window or door we service gets operated through its full range, checked for air infiltration, and, for impact-rated units, verified against the original PGT specifications. We do this before we clean up, not after you call us back.
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Warranty and follow-up. Every repair includes a written guarantee. If the repair fails, the second visit is free. The whole job falls under our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it is not done right, we make it right.
PGT Products We Service & Install in Fort Lauderdale
We service and install the PGT lines most common in Fort Lauderdale homes: WinGuard Vinyl Impact Windows, the SpectraGuard Series, 770/780 Sliding Glass Doors, and ClassicVue Impact French Doors. We also handle PGT 3-panel sliders, casements, awnings, and single-hung units. Our local parts stock covers rollers, hinges, keepers, weatherstripping, and striker plates for these lines, so most repairs happen same visit.
For full replacements, we order PGT units sized to your existing opening; we do not resize openings unless you ask for that as a separate change order. If your HOA or condo association requires a specific PGT model or finish, we coordinate with them directly and pull the permit where one is required.
We Also Service These Brands
We also handle Pgt repair in Plantation and install windows and doors from several professional-grade lines besides PGT: CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems. That cross-brand depth matters because it means our recommendation is based on what your home needs, not on what we happen to stock. If a CWS or CGI unit fits your opening better than PGT, we’ll say so.
FAQs – PGT Windows & Doors Service in Fort Lauderdale
No. We are an independent service provider, not a PGT-authorized dealer or warranty agent. We service and install PGT products using OEM parts, but we do not represent PGT or process claims on their behalf. What we do provide is a written repair guarantee and our 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job we perform.
Yes, for hurricane-rated components. Laminated glass, stainless steel rollers, multipoint locks, and compression weatherstripping are all ordered as OEM PGT parts whenever the distributor has them in stock. For non-structural trim pieces, we may use quality aftermarket parts, and we tell you which is which on the written estimate.
That moisture is the Interceptor spacer seal inside the insulated glass unit failing. There is no field repair that restores the seal; the IGU or the sash has to be replaced. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, a failed seal usually means the other units on the same elevation are not far behind. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll inspect all the windows on that side and give you a written quote for each, so you can prioritize.
Almost always, a roller assembly has failed. Flat-spotted nylon wheels, corroded bearings, or a bent tandem bracket make the panel bind or drag. On coastal Fort Lauderdale homes, salt air accelerates this. We inspect the track and the rollers and replace the failed set with OEM stainless rollers in one visit. If the track itself is gouged, we’ll tell you and quote that repair separately.
In most cases, yes. The multipoint lock body, deadbolt, and keep are separate from the handle set on ClassicVue doors. If the handles are in good shape, we replace only the lock mechanism and keep and leave the handles as they are. We’ll tell you whether your specific door allows this after we remove the lock body and see what has bent or worn. Call (754) 354-3671 for a written quote.
Usually, yes. The compression weatherstripping on PGT casements flattens over time, especially on wind-exposed elevations. Replacing the weatherstrip and adjusting the sash alignment often restores the original seal. If the sash itself is sagging due to a failed hinge, we replace the hinge and striker plate, then recalibrate the operator. Neither repair requires a new window. Call (754) 354-3671 to have us check the unit; the fix may be simpler than you expect.
We repair PGT windows and doors in high-rise condos throughout Fort Lauderdale and also provide Pgt repair in Pompano Beach, including mid-rise and high-rise buildings from the 1960s through the 1980s. We coordinate with your condo association on insurance requirements, access hours, and any building-specific installation rules before scheduling. For window units above a certain floor, we follow all building safety protocols and use a secondary restraint wherever the association requires it.
PGT repair pricing in Fort Lauderdale typically falls in these ranges: roller replacement on a 770/780 slider runs $180 to $340 per panel depending on access; weatherstripping replacement on one casement or awning window runs $90 to $210; multipoint lock or keeper replacement on a ClassicVue French door runs $220 to $480; and full sash replacement for a fogged WinGuard unit runs $650 to $1,200 per sash depending on size and glass package. Full-unit replacement is quoted per project after we measure; impact-rated PGT units on a standard Fort Lauderdale ranch home typically start around $900 per opening installed. Call (754) 354-3671 for an exact written quote; estimates are free.
Book Your PGT Service in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Call (754) 354-3671 to schedule PGT window or door service in Fort Lauderdale. We’ll put the price in writing before any work begins, and a live person answers every call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You’ll know your technician’s name and see their photo before they arrive.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale with independent PGT service and installation since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale
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.