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
Fast, Reliable Window Repair Across Lighthouse Point
Window repair in Lighthouse Point typically runs $95 – $450 depending on what failed, and most crank, track, and screen fixes are done in one visit. The salt air here eats aluminum hardware faster than inland, so the repair that lasts is the one using coastal-spec parts, not whatever the big-box store sells. Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale sends a technician you’ll know by name and photo before the truck pulls up, with a written price in your hands before any work starts. Call (754) 354-3671 for a free estimate.
We work the neighborhoods between Federal Highway and the Intracoastal all year. The original 1950s and 1960s ranch homes that define Lighthouse Point came with single-pane aluminum windows and sliding glass doors built to codes that no longer apply. Salt air, humidity, and hurricane season have had decades to work on that hardware. What we fix most often here is corrosion, not breakage – which changes the parts we spec and the way we price the job.
Why Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale Is Lighthouse Point’s Preferred Window Repair Company
We’ve pulled more corroded cranks and seized rollers out of Lighthouse Point windows than we can count, and the pattern is always the same: ocean air, original hardware, and a homeowner who has replaced the same part twice because the first replacement wasn’t built for this climate. That’s the repair we do differently. A crank operator that fails from salt pitting gets replaced with a stainless-steel or marine-grade unit, not another zinc casting that will seize again in 18 months.
Every estimate is written before work begins. No verbal ballpark, no surprise line item when the invoice comes. The price you approve is the price you pay, and every repair carries a written guarantee. If the fix fails, the second visit is free. That’s how Spencer Odell runs this team, and it’s the reason Lighthouse Point homeowners keep our number in their phone.
Before any visit, you receive the technician’s name, photo, and background-check confirmation. That’s the Threshold Standard, and it matters more in Lighthouse Point than most places because so many residents are home alone during the day or have young kids in the house. You’ll know exactly who’s at the door before you open it.
Window Crank Repair in Lighthouse Point
Window crank repair in Lighthouse Point usually costs $120 – $280 per window, and the failure we see most is salt pitting on original casement operators from the 1960s and 1970s. The crank turns but the arm doesn’t move, or the gear teeth strip because the sash has been binding against a warped jamb. You turn harder, the gear gives way, and now the window won’t close at all.
Salt Corrosion in Casement Operators
East-facing windows take the worst of it. Prevailing ocean wind carries salt at the glass, and the crank mechanism sits right where that air settles. The original aluminum housing pits, the internal gears bind, and eventually the handle snaps off in your hand. We replace the operator with a corrosion-resistant unit and re-lubricate the track with a marine-grade compound that won’t wash out in humidity.
When the Sash Binds and Breaks the Gear
Sometimes the crank isn’t the root cause. A wood frame that has swollen from Lighthouse Point’s humidity can pinch the sash, and that extra friction is what kills the gear. We’ll adjust or plane the jamb, reset the sash alignment, and only then install the new operator. Fixing just the crank without addressing the bind means doing the repair again next year.
If you’re trying to decide whether the crank or the track is the problem, call (754) 354-3671 and describe the sound it makes. We’ll give you an honest read and a written price before you commit to anything.
Window Screen Repair in Lighthouse Point
Window screen repair in Lighthouse Point typically runs $45 – $95 per screen for standard aluminum-frame rescreening, and $110 – $180 when the frame itself has corroded and needs to be rebuilt. Salt air is rough on screen spline and aluminum corners. We see screens that have turned brittle and crumble when you touch them, and frames that snap at the corner because the metal has oxidized through.
When Spline and Mesh Fail from Salt Exposure
The fine mesh on older screens doesn’t just tear from impact, it breaks down chemically. Salt works into the weave, the coating wears off, and the screen starts to flake or split along the edges. Rescreening with a fiberglass mesh rated for coastal exposure costs less than replacing the whole window screen unit, and it’s usually a same-visit job for us.
Corroded Frames That Need Rebuilding
If the aluminum frame is pitted or the corners no longer hold tension, rescreening won’t help. We cut new stock, miter the corners, and roll in a fresh screen with a tight, rust-resistant spline. For homes in Lighthouse Point with original jalousie windows, we can match the narrow frame profile so the screen slides back into the original track cleanly.
Screen repair is the one window job that’s easy to postpone, but a torn screen on a ground-floor window is an open invitation to mosquitoes and no-see-ums, especially near the Intracoastal. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll get it fixed before your next evening on the patio.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lighthouse Point
We service and repair windows and doors from Window Repair projects across eight professional-grade lines, including CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and Mr-Glass. That means we know the hardware, the track profiles, and the seal systems for each brand, not just the one we happen to sell. For Lighthouse Point customers, we keep common coastal-spec parts in local stock, which cuts turnaround time when a crank or slider roller needs replacement. If your window came from a manufacturer that’s no longer around, we can often machine or source a compatible part rather than forcing you into a full replacement.
Common Window Repair Problems We See in Lighthouse Point Homes
- Salt-pitted operators and jamb hardware. Aluminum window cranks on 1950s-1970s ranch homes corrode from the inside out, especially on the east and southeast sides facing the ocean breeze. The first sign is a crank that gets stiff before it fails completely.
- Non-standard sliding door openings. Many original 1960s sliders in Lighthouse Point were framed to rough openings that no longer match any stock impact door on the market. When the track fails or the frame corrodes, the fix requires reframing to current code before a new door can pass inspection.
- Humidity-warped wood jambs. Swelling from Lighthouse Point’s wet season makes sashes stick, which puts pressure on the crank mechanism until gears strip. The window wasn’t broken; the frame shifted.
- Clouded or failing seals on original single-pane units. Water and salt intrusion eventually breaks down the glazing seal, leaving condensation between panes or fogging on the inside of the glass. Repair in this case means reglazing or a new insulated unit, depending on whether the frame can hold it.
Pricing for Window Repair in Lighthouse Point, FL
Here’s what window repair actually costs in this market, from our own Lighthouse Point jobs:
- Window crank operator replacement: $120 – $280 per window
- Window screen rescreening: $45 – $95 per standard screen
- Window screen frame rebuild: $110 – $180 per screen
- Sliding door track and roller repair: $180 – $420
- Sliding glass door reframing for impact-rated replacement: $800 – $2,200 depending on opening size and existing framing condition
The coastal-spec parts cost more upfront, typically 15 – 30% over an inland-grade repair. But the inland part fails again in 18 to 36 months in Lighthouse Point air. The coastal-spec part is a one-time purchase. We’ll show you both numbers in writing and let you decide, with our recommendation backed by what we’ve actually seen last on these homes.
Every estimate is free, written, and delivered before any work begins. Call (754) 354-3671 to schedule yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lighthouse Point
Our crews serve Lighthouse Point and the surrounding communities along the Broward coast and inland: Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and Lauderhill. If you’re a few blocks outside the Lighthouse Point city line, you’re still in our regular service area and the same written-price and 365-Day Done Right Promise applies.
Serving Lighthouse Point, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lighthouse Point 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 About Window Repair in Lighthouse Point
The replacement crank usually fails because the sash is binding against a warped or swollen jamb, or because the new operator is a zinc casting that can’t handle salt air. We see this constantly: homeowners replace the crank, the window still won’t move smoothly, and the new gear strips within a year or two. The fix is diagnosing the bind first, correcting the alignment, then installing a corrosion-resistant operator. That sequence is the difference between fixing the symptom and fixing the window. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll walk you through what your specific window is likely doing wrong.
You can replace the glass, but if the frame is the original 1960s aluminum with a non-standard rough opening, you’re patching a door that still won’t meet current Florida Building Code for impact resistance. Many original Lighthouse Point sliders were framed to openings that no stock impact door fits. The hidden cost most neighbors hit is the reframing required before an impact-rated replacement can pass inspection. We’ll tell you honestly whether your existing frame is worth saving or whether the smart money is on reframing now instead of paying for glass twice.
Salt air damage looks different: white or gray pitting on aluminum, a gritty texture on the surface, screws and fasteners that have turned rusty orange, and corrosion concentrated on the sea-facing side of the home. Plain age shows as worn weatherstripping, loose joints, and faded finishes on all sides evenly. If the damage is worse on your east- and southeast-facing windows, that’s the ocean, not the calendar. We’ll tell you which parts need coastal-spec replacement and which ones are fine with standard repair.
Repair work on existing windows does not trigger a full impact-rating retrofit under Broward County code, as long as the window’s structural opening, frame, and glazing remain in place. What does trigger code compliance is replacement: a new window or sliding door installed in Lighthouse Point must meet current HVHZ impact standards with a Florida Building Code product approval number. We pull permits and pass inspections on every job that requires them, and the product approval numbers are on our paperwork before you sign anything.
Coastal-spec repair uses stainless or hot-dip galvanized hardware, marine-grade lubricants, and corrosion-resistant fasteners built for salt-laden air. Inland-spec uses standard zinc or aluminum parts that cost 15 – 30% less but fail again within 18 to 36 months in Lighthouse Point. The cheap spec costs more within a decade, because you’re paying for the same repair three times. We quote both when the choice exists, and our written recommendation is always the coastal option for any home east of Federal Highway. Call (754) 354-3671 for an exact quote.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Lighthouse Point and surrounding Broward communities 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.