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
ECO Window Systems Front Door Replacement in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
ECO Window Systems front door replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $2,400 to $6,800 depending on the slab, frame condition, hardware, and glass package, with most jobs completed in one to two days once the door arrives. We’re an independent ECO Window Systems service provider, not a manufacturer-authorized dealer, which means we quote the job honestly and match the right replacement to your opening rather than pushing one brand or upselling you into a full-frame tear-out you may not need. If your ECO front door is sticking, sagging, leaking daylight, or has a failed impact laminate, call (754) 354-3671 for a free estimate and a written price before any work begins. This page is for Fort Lauderdale and Broward County homeowners who already own ECO Window Systems products and want a straight answer on replacement.
How ECO Window Systems Products Fail – and How We Fix Them
ECO Window Systems doors and windows show up in a lot of Fort Lauderdale homes, from older condos near Victoria Park to single-family houses in Shady Banks and Riverside Park. Over the years we’ve seen the same failure patterns repeat. Here’s what we actually find when we pull an ECO front door out of a South Florida opening:
- Impact laminated glass delamination on the ECO Classic and ECO 3000 series. Salt air and relentless humidity work on the lamination edge seal, and once moisture creeps between the glass panes, you get that milky haze that never cleans off. The structural glass is often still intact, but the door panel needs replacing, not the whole frame. We’ll check the laminate condition first because it changes the quote by $900 to $2,200 depending on panel size.
- Frame corner separation at the sill on doors older than 12-15 years. ECO aluminum frames are generally solid, but the corner keys and sill anchors take a beating from daily slab movement in Broward County’s expansive soil. When the bottom corners open up, water follows. Sometimes the frame can be re-anchored and sealed; sometimes the extrusion itself is twisted and the door never hangs right again. We’ll tell you which one you have before recommending a full replacement.
- Roller and hinge wear specific to the ECO Sliding Glass Door and ECO French Door lineups. The original rollers were adequate for the product’s cost point, but after a decade of sand and grit from Fort Lauderdale’s coastal breeze, they grind flat. Swapping in aftermarket stainless steel rollers (around $85 to $160 per door, parts and labor) often gives the door another five to seven years, which beats a replacement when the panel is still sound.
- Weatherstripping and sweep degradation in the ECO 1000 entry door series. South Florida UV eats foam and vinyl seals fast. We see doors that close fine but leak a visible line of light or let air pour in along the lock stile. Replacing the weatherstripping and a proper neoprene or brush sweep restores the air seal without touching the slab, and it’s usually $120 to $240 in labor plus materials.
- Lock and multipoint hardware failure on ECO doors with original hardware. The original single-point locks and occasional multipoint systems were cost-engineered. After years of humidity cycles, the internal gearboxes and rods bind or strip. We replace the lock with a quality aftermarket or factory-equivalent hardware set, re-align the strike, and test the full swing under a weighted load. A front door that doesn’t lock securely is a home access problem in Fort Lauderdale, not just a minor nuisance, so we treat hardware as a same-visit priority whenever possible.
Our ECO Window Systems Front Door Replacement Process
Here’s how a real ECO Window Systems front door replacement goes with Spencer Odell and our crew in Fort Lauderdale:
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You call (754) 354-3671 and a person answers. No voicemail tree, no callback queue. We’ll ask about the door’s age, symptoms, and whether it’s an entry, French, or sliding configuration.
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We schedule the visit and tell you who’s coming. Per our Threshold Standard, you get the technician’s name, photo, and background-check confirmation before the truck rolls up. You’ll know exactly who’s at your door before you open it.
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We measure and diagnose on-site. We check the rough opening, the frame condition, the slab, the hinge side, the sill, the reveal gaps, and the existing hardware. You get a written line-item quote before we touch a tool: door cost, hardware, sealants, disposal, labor. No change orders after the fact.
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We source the right door. We’ll match your ECO opening with a replacement slab in the same profile, or recommend a full frame replacement if the existing frame is twisted, corroded, or out of square. We have access to factory-equivalent ECO profiles plus PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows lines if you want to compare impact ratings and glass packages.
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We install, adjust, and test. We set the door in the opening, square the frame, adjust the hinges or tracks so the door swings and latches dead clean, and run a water and air test around the perimeter. Afterwards, we run our final walkthrough and show you the adjustments and the warranty paperwork.
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We stand behind it with a written guarantee. Every repair and replacement carries a written guarantee. If the fix fails, the second visit is free. The whole job is covered under our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, no argument needed.
What ECO Window Systems Front Door Replacement Costs in Fort Lauderdale
We quote every job with a written price before any work starts, so you know exactly what you’re paying. Here are the ranges we’ve seen across Fort Lauderdale and Broward County for ECO Window Systems front door work:
- ECO 1000 entry door slab replacement: $1,400 – $2,800 installed
- ECO Classic entry door with impact laminated glass: $2,200 – $4,200 installed
- ECO French door pair replacement (both slabs): $3,000 – $5,800 installed
- ECO Sliding Glass Door panel replacement: $1,600 – $3,400 installed
- Full frame replacement (remove existing ECO frame, install new): $3,500 – $6,800 installed, depending on opening size and impact rating
- Hardware-only replacement (lockset, hinges, multipoint): $180 – $520 installed
What moves the price: panel width and height, impact versus non-impact laminate, full frame versus slab swap, hardware grade, and whether we need to re-anchor the sill or repair adjacent stucco. Fort Lauderdale’s wind-borne debris region means many homes require impact-rated replacements to meet current Florida Building Code. We’ll walk you through what code requires for your specific opening and what’s optional. Call (754) 354-3671 for a free, exact, written quote on your door. The estimate doesn’t cost you anything and you’re not obligated to take the job.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale for ECO Window Systems Work
We’re a windows-and-doors specialist. Not a general contractor who sometimes hangs a door. Not a handyman with a pickup. When Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale shows up to replace an ECO door in Fort Lauderdale, you know the technician is background-checked, identity-verified, uniformed, photo-badged, and pre-announced by name and photo before the visit. That’s the Threshold Standard, and it exists because a front door replacement means handing over access to your home’s primary entry point. Everyone in the house should know exactly who’s entering before the door opens.
Spencer Odell built this business around getting rough openings right the first time. After nearly twenty years measuring and installing doors across Broward County, from mid-century ranch homes in Colee Hammock to newer construction along the waterfront, he carries eight professional product lines, ECO Window Systems, PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux, so when we recommend a replacement door, it’s because it fits your opening and your budget, not because we only carry one brand. If I wouldn’t put it on my own house, I won’t sell it to yours.
Every job ends with a written guarantee and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. No argument needed.
FAQs
Maybe, and you should know the exact answer for your product before any work starts. ECO Window Systems warranties generally cover the original product as installed, and removing or modifying the original door or frame may affect the coverage you have left. We’re an independent ECO Window Systems service provider, not an authorized dealer, so we can’t speak for the manufacturer’s warranty department. What we do is quote every job with full transparency about which parts are factory-equivalent versus aftermarket, and we back our own work with a written guarantee and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (754) 354-3671 if you want us to look at your specific door and warranty status before you make a decision.
Yes, in many cases we can replace just the slab and keep the existing ECO frame, provided the frame is square, the hinges and sill are still sound, and there’s no corrosion or water intrusion hiding behind the casing. We measure the reveal gaps and check for frame twist before we quote a slab-as-replacement. That approach usually saves you $1,000 to $2,500 versus a full frame tear-out. But if the frame has separated at the corners or the sill is rotted from moisture, a slab swap only buys you a few years before the whole opening needs redoing. We’ll show you photos of what we find and let you decide with the numbers in front of you.
Typical turnaround from written estimate to completed install is about five to twelve business days, depending on whether the replacement door needs to be ordered from a specific ECO profile or a comparable line. Off-the-shelf slab replacements can sometimes be done within a week. Custom sizes and impact-rated glass packages add four to six weeks at the supplier level. During Hurricane Season June through November, Fort Lauderdale door suppliers run longer lead times, so if your opening is exposed to wind-driven rain or is your primary entry point, we recommend scheduling the measurement visit as early as possible. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll give you a realistic date based on the actual door you need, not a guess.
Yes. When a permit is required for your opening, which depends on the city’s current code interpretation and whether the door is serving as an egress point or contributing to the structure’s wind load, we pull the permit before work begins and schedule the inspection once the door is set. Permitted work means the inspector signs off, and you have a paper trail for resale or insurance. No change orders on the permit fee, it’s listed in your written quote from day one.
In most Fort Lauderdale homes, replacing the full frame only makes sense when the frame is severely corroded, the sill is rotted or sagging, or the door has been poorly hung so many times that the reveal gaps will never close up correctly. A full frame replacement costs more up front but gives you a clean, code-compliant opening that will last decades. Swapping just the slab is the right call when the frame is still true and dry. We’ll measure, photograph, and quote both options in writing, then tell you which one we’d pick for our own house. You decide with the numbers in front of you. Estimates are free.
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.