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 Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale
We service and install ES Windows across Fort Lauderdale as a fully independent provider, not a factory-authorized dealer. That independence means we choose parts based on what actually holds up in salt air and hurricane country, not what a manufacturer’s warranty department prefers. If you own ES Windows impact frames, rollers, or French doors, call (754) 354-3671 for a written estimate before any work begins. Spencer Odell and our crew have spent the better part of two decades measuring, installing, and warranting windows and doors across Broward County, and we know these systems cold.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for ES Windows Service
ES Windows builds a solid impact-rated product line, and Fort Lauderdale pushes those products harder than almost any market in the country. Salt air, canal humidity, and mandatory Miami-Dade County product approval east of I-95 mean an ES Windows 700 Series casement or 900 Series hung has to perform under conditions a window in Orlando never faces. We work on these frames every week, from waterfront estates in Rio Vista to 1960s condos along Galt Ocean Mile. Spencer’s background at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and his two decades of Broward County field work mean we diagnose fast and quote honestly. We also carry impact-rated product lines that meet Florida Building Code and back our installations with a ten-year labor guarantee. For broader brand options, see our ES Windows sales & service page.
Common ES Windows Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s what we see most often on ES Windows equipment in Fort Lauderdale, and why it happens here specifically:
- Roller track corrosion on horizontal sliders. ES Windows 800 Series horizontal rollers use metal tracks that salt air attacks relentlessly. In seawall communities like the finger streets off Las Olas, we regularly find stainless hardware pitting within five years. The roller binds, the panel jumps the track, and eventually the door won’t open without a shoulder to it.
- Fogged glass from seal failure. Intense UV exposure breaks down the edge seals on insulated glass units, especially in 1960s-80s condo towers around Fort Lauderdale beach. With ES Windows units, the fog tends to start at the corners where the sealant bead was thinnest from the factory. The glass looks cloudy, and no amount of cleaning fixes it.
- Impact glass delamination at edges. After repeated pressure cycling from hurricane seasons, laminated impact glass can begin to separate at the edges. We see this on ES Windows 700 Series casements in east-Fort Lauderdale homes that have ridden out multiple storms. The delamination shows as a milky white edge or air bubbles along the glass perimeter.
- Weatherstripping degradation in canal-front homes. High humidity breaks down factory weatherstripping faster than anything else. On ES Windows French door systems in neighborhoods like Victoria Park and Colee Hammock, we see original weatherstripping turn brittle and flat, letting hot air and canal moisture bleed through the door perimeter.
- Seized balances on single and double hungs. ES Windows 900 Series hungs in older Fort Lauderdale ranch homes often have balances that seize from a combination of salt pitting and dried lubricant. The sash won’t stay up, or it slams shut when you try to open it. On a 1950s ranch in Victoria Park, our tech pulled a 900 Series single hung with a seized balance and visible salt pitting on the aluminum track. We replaced the balance and retrofitted a stainless-steel track insert, then swapped the original weatherstripping for closed-cell foam to stop the persistent draft off the nearby canal. The homeowner kept their original impact glass and saved thousands over full replacement.
ES Windows Service in Fort Lauderdale: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s the thing about Fort Lauderdale that catches a lot of homeowners off guard: any new window or door installed east of I-95 must carry Miami-Dade County Product Approval. That’s a code requirement with teeth, and it doesn’t apply to inland Broward cities like Plantation or Davie. If you’re in Rio Vista, Las Olas Isles, or anywhere on the barrier island side, your ES Windows replacements need a notice of acceptance number on file before the inspector signs off. We pre-verify that number before we order or install anything, so you aren’t stuck with a window that fails inspection because the paperwork wasn’t checked until it was too late. This matters with ES Windows specifically because some older ES Windows product lines, even impact-rated ones, predate the current Miami-Dade approval cycles. We’ll tell you straight if your existing frames carry current approval or if you need full frame replacement to satisfy code. That’s a conversation you won’t get from a big-box installer’s subcontractor. If I wouldn’t put it on my own house, I won’t sell it to yours, and that includes the paperwork.
ES Windows Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
Our Fort Lauderdale crew services the full ES Windows product range we encounter in this market: the 700 Series impact casement, the 800 Series horizontal roller, the 900 Series single and double hung, and ES Windows French door systems. For parts, we prioritize OEM ES Windows components when they’re available, because that keeps your warranty compatible and the fit exact. When a part has been discontinued or the original hardware simply doesn’t survive coastal conditions, we use marine-grade stainless aftermarket replacements that outperform the factory spec in salt air. For seal failures or obsolete wind ratings on older frames, we recommend full frame replacement over inserts when the existing frame is corroded or non-impact. Our ES Windows sales & service team keeps common rollers, balances, and weatherstripping stocked locally so Fort Lauderdale turnaround is fast.
ES Windows Service Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
What you’ll pay depends on what’s actually wrong and whether you’re repairing or replacing. Here’s what we see across Fort Lauderdale for ES Windows work:
- Roller replacement on an 800 Series slider: $180 to $340 per panel, including new stainless rollers and track cleaning.
- Balance replacement on a 900 Series hung: $140 to $260 per sash, parts and labor.
- Weatherstripping replacement on French doors: $120 to $280 per door, depending on perimeter footage and material.
- Insulated glass unit replacement (non-impact): $350 to $750 per sash, sized and ordered to spec.
- Full frame impact replacement east of I-95: $1,800 to $4,200 per opening, depending on size, model, and Miami-Dade approval requirements.
Every estimate is written, line-itemed, and in your hands before any work starts. No change orders, no surprise upcharges when the truck pulls up. Call (754) 354-3671 for a free estimate on your ES Windows repair or replacement in Fort Lauderdale.
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 – ES Windows Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
Yes, we can swap just the glass when the frame is structurally intact and still carries current Miami-Dade County Product Approval. The cost runs roughly $350 to $750 per sash for non-impact insulated glass, with impact-rated laminated glass running higher. We’ll inspect the frame before recommending glass-only, because a corroded or non-approved frame makes glass replacement a temporary fix. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll tell you which route makes sense for your unit.
Current ES Windows 800 Series horizontal rollers do carry Miami-Dade product approval when installed as part of a complete impact-rated assembly. What matters for your condo is whether your specific unit and its installation paperwork match the approved configuration. Older 800 Series frames from before the current code cycles may not. We verify the notice of acceptance number before recommending repair versus replacement, so you’re not guessing during hurricane season. Call (754) 354-3671 for a free estimate and we’ll check your frames against current Broward code.
The fix usually starts with pulling the doors, cleaning the track, and replacing the rollers and hinges with marine-grade stainless components that won’t seize again in salt air. If the frame itself has deformation from the surge or years of corrosion, we’ll tell you honestly whether repair makes sense or if full frame replacement is the real answer. Call (754) 354-3671 for a written quote, and we’ll assess the damage in person.
Most 1980s ES Windows frames predate the current Miami-Dade County impact standards or carry approvals that have sunsetted. That means they may not satisfy today’s code east of I-95, even if they were fine when installed. We’ll check the frame’s approval status and condition, then give you a straight answer on whether a repair keeps you compliant or whether full frame replacement is required. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll walk you through it.
Yes, we can reverse the swing on most ES Windows entry door systems, and in some Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods it’s actually the correct move. On finger streets like Las Olas Isles, the prevailing easterly storm winds can press an in-swing door open if it’s hung the wrong direction. We’ll set the door in reverse orientation where code and wind exposure call for it, then verify the hardware and seals hold. Call (754) 354-3671 for a free estimate.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
Our ES Windows service covers Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County communities, including Pompano Beach, Plantation, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, and Pembroke Park. For service specific to the north county coast, see our ES Windows service in Pompano Beach page. If you’re west of the city, our ES Windows service in Plantation page covers that area in detail. Everything we do across the Fort Lauderdale service area follows the same written-price policy and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Book Your ES Windows Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Call (754) 354-3671 today for a free, written estimate on your ES Windows repair or replacement. Spencer Odell and our Fort Lauderdale crew will give you a clear answer on what’s wrong, what it costs, and what actually fixes it. Estimates are free, the price is in writing before we start, and the work carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
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.