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
ES Windows Front Door Replacement in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale provides independent ES Windows front door replacement throughout Fort Lauderdale, typically completing most jobs in one to two days once the door and hardware arrive. A straightforward ES Windows front door replacement in Fort Lauderdale generally runs between $2,800 and $6,500 installed, depending on glass package, hardware, and whether we’re addressing frame damage or water intrusion at the same time. If you own an ES Windows door that’s sagging, leaking, or failing to latch, call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts. This page is for Fort Lauderdale homeowners who already have ES Windows products and need a front door replaced correctly, not just swapped out.
How ES Windows Products Fail – and How We Fix Them
- Roller and track wear on ES Windows sliding front doors. On ES Windows Series 7000 and 8000 sliding doors, the bottom rollers flatten over time, especially in Fort Lauderdale where salt air and sand grit work into the track. The door gets heavy, the locking pins stop lining up, and homeowners think the whole panel needs replacing. We replace the roller assembly with a heavy-duty stainless version and mill the track clean. The door glides again without buying a new slab.
- Threshold rot on ES Windows hinged entry doors. ES Windows uses an aluminum threshold on their hinged door lines, but the seal where the threshold meets the jamb breaks down under constant South Florida rain and afternoon sun. Water wicks under the threshold and starts softening the subfloor before you ever see a stain inside. We pull the threshold, inspect the subfloor, replace any compromised material, and reset the threshold with a full-length sill pan so water exits outward, not inward.
- Lock misalignment from frame settling on ES Windows outswing doors. Fort Lauderdale homes built on sandy or reclaimed soil settle, and an outswing ES Windows door that used to latch cleanly starts missing the strike plate by an eighth of an inch. Homeowners often force the deadbolt, which chews up the multipoint lock gearbox. We re-shim the door to square, then replace the lock mechanism. Forcing it is what kills the part.
- Glass seal failure in ES Windows impact-rated front door panels. The insulated glass unit in ES Windows impact doors can lose its seal after years of thermal cycling. You’ll see condensation or haze between the panes that won’t wipe off. The frame may be perfectly fine. We order a replacement IGU to the original make-up and swap just the glass, which is usually half the cost of replacing the whole door.
- Weatherstripping compression set on ES Windows French door configurations. ES Windows double-door front entries use a compression weatherstrip along the astragal. In Fort Lauderdale heat, that strip takes a set after three or four years, and you start feeling a draft or seeing water wick in during hard afternoon storms. We replace the weatherstripping with a marine-grade EPDM profile that holds its shape longer than the original.
Our ES Windows Front Door Replacement Process
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You call (754) 354-3671. A live person answers. We ask for photos of your existing door, the hinge or track side, and any visible damage. That gives us a head start before we arrive.
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We send a technician by name and photo. Before the visit, you know exactly who’s coming. Threshold Standard, every time. No guessing who’s at the door.
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On-site diagnosis. The technician measures the rough opening, checks plumb and level, inspects the threshold and subfloor, and identifies what failed and why. We tell you plainly whether it’s a full replacement or a repair that saves you money.
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Parts decision. If OEM ES Windows parts are the right call and available, we use them. If an aftermarket part performs as well or better for less, we tell you the trade-off before we order anything.
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Written price, then the work. You approve the line-item price in writing. We schedule the replacement, pull any permits required in Fort Lauderdale, and do the work. No change orders.
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Test and guarantee. We cycle the door repeatedly, check the seal with a smoke test, and lock it from both sides. Every ES Windows front door replacement we install is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not right, we make it right.
What ES Windows Front Door Replacement Costs in Fort Lauderdale
| ES Windows Front Door Scenario | Typical Range, Installed |
|---|---|
| Single hinged entry door, standard glass | $2,800 – $4,200 |
| Single hinged entry door, impact-rated glass | $4,500 – $6,800 |
| Sliding front door, standard glass | $3,200 – $5,000 |
| Sliding front door, impact-rated glass | $5,500 – $8,500 |
| French door pair, hinged, standard glass | $4,000 – $6,500 |
Your price moves on three things: the glass package, the condition of the rough opening, and hardware selection. If the subfloor is rotted or the framing needs correction, that adds to the total, and we’ll show you the number before we start. Call (754) 354-3671 for a free estimate on ES Windows front door replacement in Fort Lauderdale.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale for ES Windows Work
Spencer Odell runs our Fort Lauderdale operation with one rule: “If I wouldn’t put it on my own house, I won’t sell it to yours.” That’s why every ES Windows job we take gets the same treatment. We give you a written price before any work begins. We back every replacement with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. And we never send a technician to your door without telling you the name and showing you the photo first. We also work with PGT, CGI, CWS, and ECO Window Systems, so if we find a better product fit for your opening, we’ll say so without pushing you into a brand that doesn’t match the job. You’re not calling a brand-authorized dealer here. You’re calling an independent ES Windows service provider that fixes doors properly, the first time.
FAQs
Depends on the age of the door and what failed. ES Windows warrants their products for specific periods, but installation labor and problems caused by settling, water intrusion, or worn hardware often fall outside that coverage. We can diagnose what’s wrong and tell you what, if anything, the manufacturer will cover before you spend a dollar. Call (754) 354-3671 to schedule an inspection.
Yes. If the frame is sound, we can order a replacement insulated glass unit and swap the panel without replacing the whole door. This usually runs between $800 and $2,200 depending on size and impact rating. We’ll tell you honestly if a full replacement makes more sense. Call (754) 354-3671 for an exact quote.
We use OEM ES Windows parts whenever availability and pricing make sense. For older or discontinued lines, we source quality aftermarket hardware that matches or exceeds the original spec, and we tell you the trade-off before ordering anything. No surprises.
Most replacements are done in one to two days on site once the door and hardware arrive. Lead time for the door itself typically runs ten to fourteen days. If your door won’t latch or lock, call (754) 354-3671 and we can secure the opening the same day in most cases while you wait for the replacement.
No. The written price we give you before the job starts is the price you pay, unless you ask us to do additional work or we uncover framing damage that requires a scope change. We show you that change in writing and get your approval before proceeding. That’s the Hale way, on every single job.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner, Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
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.