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 Ojus
Replacing windows in Ojus usually means one of two jobs: swapping failed glass and seals, or pulling the entire old frame because salt air and humidity have corroded it past the point where a new sash can seal. In most Ojus homes built between the 1950s and 1970s, the original single-pane aluminum frames are the weak point, not just the glass. We quote every job with a written price before any work starts, and our crews know which Ojus streets have the worst salt exposure and which mid-century floor plans hide rot behind the drywall. Call (754) 354-3671 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale Is Ojus’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Ojus homeowners deal with a specific set of problems: pitted aluminum frames, failed seals on large fixed-picture windows, sliding door tracks packed with coral sand, and insurance inspectors asking for paperwork that a handyman never provided. We know what those inspectors look for because we pull permits and pass Miami-Dade County wind-load inspections regularly in this area. Spencer Odell, who leads our team, set the standard that every technician who arrives at an Ojus home is background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged, and pre-announced by name and photo before the visit. You will know exactly who is at your door.
Our Window Replacement team has worked on ranches along NE 205th Terrace, split-levels near Highland Lakes Park, and custom homes with floor-to-ceiling glazing along the eastern edge of Ojus. The difference in frame corrosion between a home three blocks from the Intracoastal and one near I-95 is something you only learn by doing the work here. That local experience means we quote the right fix the first time, not a generic upgrade that misses the actual failure point.
Window Pane Replacement in Ojus
Window Pane Replacement in Ojus typically runs $220 to $480 per pane depending on whether the glass is standard insulated, low-E, or impact-rated. A cracked pane in a 1960s aluminum single-hung is usually a straightforward job: remove the old glazing bead, set the new insulated unit, and re-seal. But when the crack is in a large fixed-picture window facing the ocean breeze, the replacement glass almost always needs to carry a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance stamp to keep the home compliant.
When a Pane Replacement Is Enough
If the frame is solid and the weep holes drain properly, replacing just the glass makes sense. We see this most often in Ojus homes with newer frames, where a storm-tossed branch or pressure crack took out one pane. The job takes under an hour in most cases, and we stock common sizes for PGT and ES Windows units so we are not waiting weeks on a factory order.
When the Frame Has to Go Too
On Ojus’s east side, salt air pits aluminum frames to the point where the new pane cannot seat against a true edge. If we find white corrosion powder or the glass channel has bowed, a pane-only replacement will fog within a year. That is when we recommend full frame replacement, and we show you the corroded frame in person before quoting the larger job. No one should pay for glass twice.
Window Seal Repair in Ojus
Window Seal Repair in Ojus usually costs $150 to $320 per window and addresses the insulated glass unit (IGU) when the seal between the panes has failed. You will recognize the symptom: fog or condensation trapped between the glass that you cannot wipe off, often worse in the morning. Ojus humidity accelerates seal failure because the desiccant inside the spacer bar saturates faster when outdoor moisture is high year-round.
Fogged Glass on the East Side
Homes east of West Dixie Highway in Ojus see more seal failures than those further inland, and the pattern is consistent: the morning sun heats the east-facing glass, the trapped moisture expands, and the fog shows up on the inside face. Replacing the IGU is the fix, not drilling holes or injecting resin. We quote the exact replacement unit with a written price, and if a seal we replace fails again within our written guarantee period, the second visit is free.
Condensation vs. Seal Failure
Condensation on the room side of the glass is a humidity issue inside the home, not a seal failure. Seal failure means moisture is trapped between the two panes. If you are unsure which problem you have, we will diagnose it during the estimate and tell you the truth: if the window is fine, we will say so and leave without charging for a repair you do not need.
Trusted Brands We Service in Ojus
We install and service windows from CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and Mr-Glass, among eight professional-grade lines. For Ojus homeowners, the brand conversation usually starts with impact ratings: CWS and ES Windows both carry strong Miami-Dade NOA approvals for large-missile impact, and ECO Window Systems offers mid-century looking lines that suit Ojus’s older homes better than chunky commercial frames. We keep common replacement parts and glass sizes stocked locally, which means shorter turnaround on Ojus service calls than a company ordering from a warehouse out of state.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Ojus Homes
- Corroded aluminum frames from salt air: The original 1950s-1970s frames on Ojus homes were not built for decades of coastal exposure. The metal pits, the corners open up, and water gets behind the siding where you cannot see it until the drywall stains.
- Failed seals on large fixed-picture windows: Those big glass walls that make mid-century Ojus homes so bright were built with single-pane and early insulated units. The seals fail, the view fogs over, and the thermal performance drops to almost nothing.
- Sliding door tracks packed with coral sand: On the east side of Ojus, fine beach sand blows into door tracks, grinds down the rollers, and causes the door to stick or jump the rail. Changing rollers without cleaning and re-setting the track means the problem returns in months.
- Missing Miami-Dade NOA documentation: We regularly meet Ojus homeowners who replaced windows years ago with a contractor who never provided the NOA sticker or Florida Product Approval paperwork. The window may work, but the insurance discount does not apply without documentation.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Ojus, FL
A full-frame window replacement in Ojus generally runs $800 to $1,700 per opening for a standard-size impact-rated unit, installed. Insert window replacement, where the old frame stays and a new sash fits inside it, runs $500 to $1,100 per window. Pane-only replacement lands between $220 and $480, and seal repair runs $150 to $320. Large or custom picture windows with heavy impact glazing push higher, sometimes $2,200 to $3,500 per opening. The two biggest cost drivers are the size of the glass and whether the existing frame can be salvaged. Every quote is written, line-item, and in your hands before we order a single part. Call (754) 354-3671 for a free estimate on your specific windows.
We Also Serve Cities Near Ojus
Our crews work throughout the surrounding area, including Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and Lauderhill. If you are just outside Ojus, the same written pricing and the same pre-announced, photo-badged technicians apply. Visit our Ojus page for city-specific code details, or call us directly and we will come out to look.
Serving Ojus, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Ojus 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 Ojus
In Ojus, a replacement window needs a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or a Florida Product Approval that includes a Miami-Dade HVHZ rating for large-missile impact. Ojus sits inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so a generic Florida Building Code product approval, which is what a city like North Miami Beach might accept, is not enough here. The NOA confirms the specific window model passed large-missile impact testing and has a design pressure rating for wind loads in this zone. When we quote a window for an Ojus home, we include the NOA number in writing so you can verify it before signing.
Yes, but only if the job is documented properly. Florida insurers apply a wind mitigation credit when the home has impact-rated windows or shutters, and the credit requires either the NOA label on the window or a completed wind mitigation inspection form. The key step many contractors skip is filing the permit and passing the final inspection, which creates the public record your insurer pulls. A window replaced without a permit and without the NOA label gets you no premium credit, even if the glass is impact-rated. We pull permits, pass inspections, and hand you the documentation your insurer needs.
Yes. Window replacement in Ojus requires a building permit through the municipality, and the job must pass a final inspection. The permit is what triggers the inspection and creates the record your insurance company uses to apply wind mitigation credits. If a contractor tells you a permit is unnecessary or that you can skip the inspection, walk away. That advice costs you money on the insurance side and leaves you with windows that cannot be verified as compliant.
The fine coral sand from the beach blows into the door tracks on Ojus’s east side, grinds against the rollers, and wears them down prematurely. The roller bearings bind, the door starts to drag, and eventually the wheel flattens or the bracket bends. The fix is not just swapping the rollers: the track has to be cleaned, aligned, and sometimes replaced because the sand has scored the rail. After we replace rollers and reset the track, we recommend an annual cleaning and silicone-based lubricant to keep the sand from destroying the next set.
Sometimes, but the frame has to be in excellent condition and the glass pocket deep enough to accept a thicker laminated impact unit. On many Ojus mid-century homes, the original fixed-picture frames are pitted or the glazing channel is too shallow for a proper impact-rated installation. If the frame passes our inspection, a pane-only upgrade works and saves you money. If the frame fails, we tell you and show you why before quoting a full replacement. We never force a larger job, and we never say yes just to get a sale.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Ojus since 2009. Schedule your free estimate today by calling (754) 354-3671.
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.