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 Replacement Across Oakland Park
Replacing windows in Oakland Park runs $650 – $1,450 per opening for impact-rated units in a typical 1950s concrete block ranch, and most full-home jobs land between $9,000 and $22,000 depending on how many openings and whether we’re pulling the old jalousie frames or doing inserts. The project usually takes one to two days once materials arrive, and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts. Call (754) 354-3671 and a live person answers, day or night.
We work in Oakland Park every week. The crew that shows up will be background-checked, identity-verified, and photo-badged, and you’ll know their name and face before they pull into the driveway. That’s the Threshold Standard, and we don’t bend it for any job, any size.
Why Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale Is Oakland Park’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Since 2009, Hale Windows & Doors has replaced windows in Oakland Park’s mid-century ranch homes without the runaround. Homeowners here know the deal: those crank-out jalousie windows that came with the house leak air, fog up, and don’t meet any modern impact standard. We quote them the real cost, in writing, before a single tool leaves the truck.
Our Oakland Park customers keep coming back and sending neighbors our way because we name our promises. The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the installation isn’t right, we make it right. No argument, no fine print. If a repair fails, the second visit is free. That’s the guarantee in writing, stamped on every job.
When you call (754) 354-3671, you get a live person. Not a queue, not a voicemail. We schedule crews to Oakland Park from our South Florida dispatch office, and we tell you exactly who is coming, with a photo, before the appointment.
Window Replacement Company in Oakland Park
A Window Replacement Company in Oakland Park does two very different jobs depending on your home’s condition, and which one you need changes the price by thousands. In older Oakland Park homes, most of which are 1950s-60s concrete block construction with original jalousie or single-pane aluminum frames, we’re usually doing a full frame replacement: cutting out the old frame, anchoring a new impact-rated unit into the concrete opening, sealing it properly, and finishing both sides. A newer home might only need an insert, where we remove the old sashes and set a new window inside the existing frame. Full frame runs $850 – $1,450 per opening in Oakland Park. Inserts run $650 – $950 per opening.
When Full Frame Replacement Makes Sense
If your home still has the original aluminum frames or crank-out jalousie glass, do not bother with inserts. Those frames were not designed for impact glass, and reusing them voids any Florida Product Approval on the new window. Full frame replacement is the only honest option, and it’s what we recommend for most of the 1950s-60s homes we see off Dixie Highway and throughout North Andrews Gardens.
When Insert Replacement Is the Right Call
If the existing frame is sound, square, and relatively modern, an insert saves money and time. We still pull permits, we still seal the opening against Broward County’s summer downpours, and we still back it with the same 365-Day Done Right Promise. The written quote tells you exactly which approach we recommend and why.
Window Glass Replacement in Oakland Park
Window Glass Replacement in Oakland Park sometimes means swapping out a single broken pane, and sometimes it means replacing every piece of glass in an existing impact frame. If the frame is in good shape and only the glass is cracked, fogged, or failed, we can replace the glass unit alone for $250 – $550 per window in Oakland Park. That keeps the job affordable without cutting corners on the seal or the rating.
One thing Oakland Park homeowners ask us constantly: “Can you just put impact glass in my old jalousie frames?” The short answer is no. Those frames are not listed under any Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval, and the glass itself would never pass large-missile impact testing. Reusing old jalousie frames with new impact glass fails code and gives you zero insurance credit. We’ll tell you that straight, even when it means a more expensive job.
Fogged Glass and Failed Seals
Humidity here in Oakland Park is relentless. When a double-pane unit’s seal fails, moisture gets between the panes and you can’t wipe it off. That’s a failed insulated glass unit. We replace the glass, not the whole window, whenever the frame is still doing its job.
Laminated Glass and Impact Ratings
For homes in the HVHZ, which includes all of Broward County, impact-rated glass uses a laminated interlayer that holds the glass together when a missile hits it. We stock laminated glass units from CWS and ES Windows, and we’ll show you the Florida Product Approval documentation before installation. If you’re chasing wind mitigation credits, that paperwork is what your insurer wants.
Trusted Brands We Service in Oakland Park
We install and service eight professional-grade window and door lines, and for Oakland Park’s concrete block homes we lean on a few consistently. CWS and ES Windows make impact-rated casements and picture windows that hold up to high humidity without corroding at the hardware. ECO Window Systems and Mr-Glass offer solid mid-range options when budget matters. Because we stock parts locally for these brands, we’re not waiting on a distributor in another state when a leaf hinge or weatherstrip fails. You call, we schedule, and the part is on the truck.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Oakland Park Homes
- Leaking jalousie windows. Those original crank-out units are notorious for letting rainwater through during Broward County’s afternoon storms. The glass sits in individual clips rather than a sealed frame, so water finds every gap.
- Improperly sealed impact windows in concrete block openings. We’ve seen replacement jobs where the window went in fine but the gap between the new frame and the old concrete opening wasn’t sealed right. Then the first hard rain blows water into the wall cavity. We flash and seal every opening as if it’s going to face a hurricane, because in Oakland Park it will.
- Reused frames that void impact ratings. Some contractors will put new impact sashes into old jalousie or aluminum frames to keep the price low. It doesn’t pass inspection, it won’t qualify for insurance credits, and it gives the homeowner a false sense of protection.
- Ignoring county permitting. Window replacement in unincorporated pockets of Oakland Park and surrounding acreage often requires Broward County permits, not city permits. Missing that step causes stop-work orders and delays. We check before we quote, every time.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Oakland Park, FL
Here’s what you can expect in Oakland Park. Impact-rated insert windows run $650 – $950 per opening. Full frame replacements run $850 – $1,450 per opening. Glass-only replacement, when the frame is good, runs $250 – $550 per unit. A whole-home job on a three-bedroom, one-story ranch with eight to twelve openings typically lands between $9,000 and $17,500. Larger homes or jobs with custom sizes push to $22,000 or beyond.
What moves the price: whether we’re doing full frame or insert, the size of the units (custom sizes cost more than stock), whether the home has a flat or low-slope roof that makes upper openings harder to reach from the outside, and whether we’re dealing with original 1950s frame conditions that require extra concrete work. We give you the written line-item price before anything starts, and that price doesn’t change mid-job. Call (754) 354-3671 for your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Oakland Park
Our Window Replacement crews cover Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Lauderhill, and everywhere in between. If you’re in Oakland Park or just outside, call us and we’ll confirm your neighborhood is in our route. We schedule whole areas together, so a Pompano Beach job and an Oakland Park job often happen the same week.
Serving Oakland Park, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Oakland Park 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 Replacement in Oakland Park
Yes, and it’s usually a Broward County permit, not a city permit. Oakland Park sits entirely within Broward County, and window replacement in this area falls under county building jurisdiction when the structure is on unincorporated acreage or when the City defers. The permit protects you because the inspector verifies that the impact rating and installation match the Florida Product Approval paperwork. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and handle the whole thing. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll check your specific address before quoting.
Yes, typically by 15 – 25% on cooling in a 1950s concrete block home, and the difference is felt quickly. Jalousie windows leak conditioned air constantly through the metal clips and unsealed gaps, allowing humid outside air to pour in. Impact-rated units with low-E glass, which is a thin coating that blocks heat while letting light through, seal that envelope. Our crew recently replaced crank-out jalousies on a North Andrews Gardens ranch with PGT impact-rated casements, and the homeowner noticed the indoor humidity drop within a day. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll price your whole home.
Florida Product Approval is the statewide standard that covers most of Broward County, including Oakland Park. Miami-Dade NOA is a stricter standard originally written for Miami-Dade County that some insurers prefer anywhere in the HVHZ. Both require large-missile impact testing. The practical point for you: make sure the windows we install carry either approval, and we’ll provide the documentation. Every impact unit we install in Oakland Park has the paperwork to match.
Yes, most Florida insurers offer wind mitigation credits when your windows carry a valid Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA, and replacing all openings usually triggers the biggest discount. Your insurer will want the product approval numbers and often a wind mitigation inspection. We’ll give you the documentation, and we’ll note the laminated glass interlayer on your quote. Call (754) 354-3671 for the exact product numbers for your home.
If the frames are aluminum with a visible aluminum track and the glass is a single pane, they’re almost certainly original or close to it. Original 1950s windows in Oakland Park were built before impact standards existed, and they have no Florida Product Approval. That matters because you cannot reuse those frames with impact glass, and leaving them in place means you’re paying for cooling that escapes through unsealed openings. We’ll tell you on the first visit whether your windows are original. Call (754) 354-3671 to schedule.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Oakland Park 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.