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
CGI Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale
We’re Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, and we provide independent CGI service across Fort Lauderdale, from Rio Vista to Coral Ridge to Las Olas Isles. The one thing that makes our CGI work here different is that we see how these windows and doors actually fail in salt air and hurricane country, and we fix them accordingly. We’re not a manufacturer showroom. We’re the crew that comes out when your CGI slider sticks, your impact glass fogs, or your Targa door won’t seal. Call (754) 354-3671 for a written estimate before any work starts. Our experience with CGI sales & service runs deep, and our Fort Lauderdale service area coverage means we’re likely already working within a few miles of you.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
Spencer Odell, our owner, picked up his trade fundamentals at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before spending the better part of two decades measuring, installing, and warranting windows and doors across Broward County. He’s worked everything from mid-century ranch homes in Colee Hammock to newer waterfront construction. His crew gets rough openings right the first time, no callbacks, no caulk-over shortcuts. That matters when you’re dealing with impact-rated CGI products where a sloppy install voids the Miami-Dade rating you paid for.
We carry impact-rated product lines that meet Florida Building Code, and we back installations with a ten-year labor guarantee. Every technician who comes to your door is background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged, and pre-announced by name and photo before the visit. You’ll know exactly who’s walking up your driveway. And every job gets a written price before anyone picks up a tool. If it’s not done right, our 365-Day Done Right Promise means we make it right, no argument needed.
Common CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
- Salt air pitting on stainless steel hinges and rollers. We replace CGI hinge and roller hardware in seawall communities like Las OIsles Isles and Harbour Beach within five to seven years of install, because the salt-laden air eats at even stainless steel. We normally recommend corrosion-resistant aftermarket alternatives that outlast the originals here.
- Insulated glass seal failure causing fogging between panes. Older CGI Sentinel units take punishing UV exposure in Fort Lauderdale’s subtropical sun, and once the seal goes you get condensation you can’t wipe away. We replace the insulated glass unit and restore the thermal and impact performance.
- Roller track corrosion on CGI horizontal sliders. Salt-laden humidity gets into the tracks and corrodes the rollers, leaving the sash sticking or derailing entirely. We see this constantly on canal-front homes where the humid air never really leaves.
- Weatherstripping compression set and frame warping on CGI Targa doors. South-facing elevations in Fort Lauderdale take direct sun all afternoon, and Targa door weatherstripping compresses and loses its rebound. The frame can warp enough to break the air seal. We replace weatherstripping and realign or replace the frame as needed.
- Failed impact labels and obsolete wind ratings. Many 1960s-80s condos and homes in Fort Lauderdale have windows that predate current Miami-Dade wind codes. We verify the original impact label during service calls, and when the label is gone or the rating is obsolete, we recommend full replacement with current CGI impact-rated models.
CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s something you won’t read on a generic CGI dealer page: Fort Lauderdale’s building code requires Miami-Dade County-approved impact glazing for any window or door replacement east of I-95, a regulation not found in neighboring inland cities like Plantation or Davie. What that means for you is that nearly every CGI service call in the eastern half of the city involves verifying the original impact label or upgrading to code-compliant CGI systems. On finger streets like Las Olas Isles, installers often set doors in reverse orientation to account for prevailing easterly storm winds, and corrosion-resistant stainless steel hinges are already pitting within five years in the seawall communities. If your CGI hardware is showing rust, and you live east of I-95, you’re not imagining it. The salt air is doing exactly what it does.
Our crew replaced a set of CGI Estate Collection horizontal sliders on a 1960s waterfront ranch in Rio Vista where the original single-pane aluminum frames had corroded beyond repair. The owners had already experienced seal failure and water intrusion after Hurricane Irma, so we installed new CGI impact-rated sliders with stainless steel hardware and re-oriented the operable panels to the east to shed wind-driven rain. After the replacement, the homeowners passed their wind mitigation inspection and saw a noticeable drop in their insurance premium.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We service the full CGI residential and commercial lineup you’re most likely to have in a Fort Lauderdale home: the CGI Sentinel Series Impact Windows, CGI Estate Collection Impact Windows, CGI Targa Series Impact Doors, and CGI Commercial Series Impact Windows. For critical components like laminated glass and multi-point locking mechanisms, we use OEM CGI parts when available to preserve the impact rating. For wear items like rollers, hinges, and weatherstripping, we often recommend corrosion-resistant aftermarket alternatives that outperform the originals in Fort Lauderdale’s salt air. We repair whenever the frame and glass are still structurally sound and the original Miami-Dade rating can be maintained. Otherwise, we recommend Fort Lauderdale Window Replacement with current CGI impact-rated models.
If I wouldn’t put it on my own house, I won’t sell it to yours. That’s the standard Spencer holds the whole crew to, and it’s why we’ll sometimes talk you out of an upgrade you don’t need.
CGI Service Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Most CGI service calls in Fort Lauderdale fall into a few predictable ranges, and we want you to know what to expect before you call:
- Roller or hinge replacement on a CGI slider or Targa door: $180 to $340 per panel, including parts and labor.
- Weatherstripping replacement and frame realignment: $150 to $300 per door or window.
- Insulated glass unit replacement for a fogged CGI Sentinel window: $400 to $900 per sash, depending on size and glass package.
- Full CGI impact window or door replacement: $1,200 to $3,800 per opening, depending on model, size, and code requirements east of I-95.
What drives the cost is the glass package, the hardware condition, and whether the opening is east of I-95 and therefore requires Miami-Dade County-approved glazing. A free estimate from us includes a written line-item quote, so you know the number before anyone starts work. Call (754) 354-3671 to schedule yours.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – CGI Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
No. CGI manufactures Miami-Dade County-approved impact products, but the specific model and glass package must carry the current NOA (Notice of Acceptance) for your Fort Lauderdale address, especially east of I-95. We verify the impact label and current code status on every service call before recommending repair or replacement. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll check your specific windows.
In our experience across Fort Lauderdale, CGI insulated glass seals typically last 10 to 15 years before UV exposure and thermal cycling cause fogging, though south-facing and waterfront installations often fail sooner. If you’re seeing condensation between the panes, that’s a seal failure, not a cleaning issue. We can quote an exact replacement cost with a free estimate.
In most cases we can replace the laminated glass unit within the existing sash, preserving the frame and the impact rating, as long as the sash itself is structurally sound. If the frame is bent, corroded, or the impact label is gone, a full sash or window replacement may be code-required. Call (754) 354-3671 for a written assessment.
Yes. On waterfront and seawall properties in Fort Lauderdale, we routinely perform Window Repair - Fort Lauderdale on CGI Targa doors, replacing factory hinges with heavier corrosion-resistant stainless steel hinges because the factory hardware pits and binds within five to seven years in salt air. It’s a small upgrade that adds years to the door’s service life.
Not accounting for the rough opening size and concrete block tolerances. Older Fort Lauderdale homes often have rough openings that aren’t square or plumb, and a CGI impact window is heavier and thicker than the original single-pane aluminum frame. The opening has to be properly flashed, shimmed, and sealed, or the impact rating means nothing. We cut and fit every opening before we order the window. Call (754) 354-3671 for an exact quote on your home.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
We provide CGI service in Pompano Beach, CGI service in Plantation, plus Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, and Pembroke Park. If you’re in Broward County and need CGI windows or doors serviced, we’ll likely be in your neighborhood this week.
Book Your CGI Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Call (754) 354-3671 to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers every call, 24 hours a day. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, and we’ll tell you exactly who’s coming to your door, by name and photo, before they arrive.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale 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.