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Custom window and door orders in Fort Lauderdale typically run $8,000 to $25,000 for a full impact-rated replacement package on a mid-size home, with individual custom units ranging from $900 to $4,500 each depending on size, material, and glass package. Entry-level custom orders start around $4,500 for a smaller scope of work, while high-end hurricane-rated systems with premium finishes can exceed $40,000 on larger waterfront properties.
The single biggest driver in this market is impact-rated glass. Fort Lauderdale sits in Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), and building code requires impact-resistant glazing or approved shutters on most replacement openings. That requirement alone can add 30 to 50 percent to the cost of a custom window or door compared to a standard insulated unit you’d install in, say, a house in Ohio. We’ll walk through exactly what those numbers look like below.
Custom Window & Door Order Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s a line-item look at what custom window and door orders cost in Fort Lauderdale right now. These ranges reflect what our customers have paid over the past 18 months, and they assume code-compliant impact products where required.
| Line Item | Typical Cost Range (2026) |
|---|---|
| Custom impact window (single unit, up to 48″ x 60″) | $900 – $2,800 each |
| Custom impact window (large fixed or architectural) | $2,200 – $4,500 each |
| Custom impact sliding glass door (standard 6′ – 8′) | $3,500 – $7,500 per door |
| Custom impact French door (pair) | $4,500 – $9,500 per set |
| Custom front entry door (impact-rated, solid core) | $2,500 – $7,000 per door |
| Full-home window replacement (10 – 14 units, impact) | $8,000 – $25,000 total |
| Full-home window + door package (15 – 20 openings) | $14,000 – $32,000 total |
| Perimeter and trim work (stucco, wood, or PVC) | $200 – $600 per opening |
| Old window/door removal and haul-away | $75 – $150 per opening |
| Permit fees (City of Fort Lauderdale / Broward County) | $250 – $1,200 depending on scope |
Those are installed prices, not just material costs. The permit line matters more in Fort Lauderdale than in neighboring cities like Plantation or Coconut Creek, because the city’s Building Department is thorough on HVHZ compliance and egress requirements. A homeowner replacing a bedroom window with an undersized opening can fail inspection and pay for a redo. We pull permits on every custom window and door order we take, and the price you see is the price on the invoice.
What pushes cost up: oversized openings, second-story access, concrete or block wall construction (common in older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Sailboat Bend and Riverside Park), custom paint-to-match finishes, low-E tinted or laminated glass upgrades, and architectural shapes like radius tops or picture windows.
What pulls it down: standard white vinyl frames, single-hung instead of casement or picture, bulk ordering (8 or more units at once), and replacing like-for-like with no structural changes to the opening.
For comparison, Custom Window & Door Order in Fort Lauderdale walks through the full process from measurement to install, including what to expect on order lead times from impact-rated manufacturers like Therma-Tru and PGT.
What Affects Custom Window & Door Order Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Six factors move the number more than anything else in this market. Here’s what we look at when we price a job.
- Impact rating and HVHZ code compliance. Every replacement window and door in Fort Lauderdale must meet Miami-Dade or Broward County product approval standards. Impact-rated glass runs noticeably more than standard insulated glass, and it’s not optional. In neighborhoods like Victoria Park and Colee Hammock where original mid-century homes are getting updated, this is the line item that surprises people most.
- Frame material. Vinyl is the most cost-effective and what we recommend for most homes. Aluminum is common in high-rise condos and costs 15 to 25 percent more. Wood or wood-clad frames are a premium look, but they fight the salt air and humidity in Fort Lauderdale, and we caution homeowners about long-term maintenance before they commit.
- Opening size and structural condition. A 36″ x 48″ bedroom window is straightforward. A 12-foot sliding door or a picture window over a canal view in Las Olas Isles needs reinforced headers and sometimes engineering review. If the existing framing has water damage from years of wind-driven rain, the repair work adds to the total before new units even go in.
- Glass package. Standard clear impact glass is the baseline. Low-E coatings for heat rejection, tinted glass for glare on east-facing exposures, and laminated glass for noise reduction along Federal Highway or near FLL airport runways all add cost per square foot of glazing.
- Access and story height. Second-story windows on a stucco home with tight side setbacks take more time and equipment. If we’re working around landscaping, a fence, or a pool cage in neighborhoods like Rio Vista, that adds labor hours.
- Finish and hardware. Custom interior grids, specialty hardware finishes, smart-lock entry systems, and custom paint matching all move the price. These are choices, not requirements, and we’ll show you the delta on each so you decide where to spend.
Trevor Nash, the owner of Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, prices every window and door order the same way: we measure everything, write down the scope, and hand you a number before any deposit changes hands. No one gets a verbal range that grows at the door.
How to Save on Custom Window & Door Order in Fort Lauderdale
The easiest way to control cost is to replace in phases and bundle openings. A single custom window ordered alone carries setup fees and per-trip labor that disappear when we’re already on site doing six or eight units.
Here’s what actually saves money without cutting corners.
- Bundle the job. Replacing 10 windows at once costs less per unit than doing them two at a time over two years. You save on mobilization, disposal, and permit efficiencies.
- Stay with standard sizes where possible. The moment a window goes “custom size” instead of a stock impact unit, manufacturing cost jumps. If you’re okay with trimming out a slightly larger or smaller rough opening, you can save hundreds per opening.
- Choose vinyl frames. For most Fort Lauderdale homes, white vinyl impact windows carry strong product approvals, hold up to the climate, and cost the least. Aluminum and wood are available, but you’ll pay more for aesthetics that may not add resale value in this market.
- Prioritize windward openings first. If you’re phasing the project, do east- and south-facing windows and doors first. Those bear the brunt of coastal storms in Fort Lauderdale, and insurance carriers often offer premium credits for impact-rated openings on those exposures.
- Plan around material lead times. Custom impact windows and doors take 6 to 14 weeks from order to delivery depending on the manufacturer. Rush orders carry surcharges. We order the day permits are issued so you’re never paying expedite fees.
- Ask for the written price. Every Penhallow estimate includes a line-item written price before work starts. When the scope is clear, so is the number. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll schedule a measurement visit at no charge.
Is Custom Window & Door Order a Good Investment in Fort Lauderdale?
Short answer: yes, and it’s one of the few remodeling projects that pays back in lowering your insurance premium, not just home value. Fort Lauderdale homeowners with impact-rated windows and doors routinely report annual wind mitigation credits on their property insurance. Some carriers require a wind mitigation inspection, which costs a few hundred dollars and documents your openings so the discount stacks.
We also hear from customers who took the cheaper route years ago with a cut-rate installer, only to find the windows leak during the first summer thunderstorm season. Interior water damage in a South Florida house moves fast: drywall wicks moisture, mold follows within days, and a $400 window issue becomes a $6,000 repair. The warranty matters as much as the unit itself.
Every custom window and door order we install in Fort Lauderdale carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If a window or door fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. No service call fee. No re-inspection fee. That’s not a courtesy; it’s what we’ve operated by since 2004 under The Kingswell Way: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it.
FAQs – Custom Window & Door Order Cost in Fort Lauderdale
How much does a custom impact window cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Expect $900 to $2,800 per window for standard-size impact-rated units installed, and $2,200 to $4,500 for large fixed or architectural windows. The installed price includes the window, fasteners, flashing, interior trim, and haul-away. Call (754) 551-2922 for a written quote on your exact openings.
How much does a custom impact sliding glass door cost?
A custom impact sliding glass door in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $3,500 to $7,500 per door installed. Wider openings, multi-panel configurations, and upgraded glass like low-E tint push toward the top of that range. French doors run a bit more because the two-panel system carries more hardware. Free estimates include a full measurement, so you’ll know your exact number before ordering.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a window or door in Fort Lauderdale?
For a failed seal or fogged glass, repair runs $250 to $600 on an impact unit. But if the frame is warped, the opening leaks, or the unit is original to a house built before the 1994 hurricane codes, replacement is the better call, at $900 to $2,800 per window. Frequent fogging or a sticky sliding door usually signals the hardware and seal system are at end of life.
How long does it take to get custom windows and doors in Fort Lauderdale?
Custom impact windows and doors take 6 to 14 weeks from order to delivery, depending on the manufacturer and order volume. Permitting adds 1 to 4 weeks in the City of Fort Lauderdale. We handle the permit and the order at the same time so the wait stays as short as possible.
Can you install custom windows and doors the same year I order them?
Usually yes. If you order in the first half of the year, we typically complete installation within the same calendar year. Late-year orders may roll into the following spring depending on manufacturer backlogs, which spike before hurricane season every year. When we quote your project, we’ll give you a real arrival window in writing.
Do custom window and door orders require a permit in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Window and door replacement that changes any structural opening requires a permit in Fort Lauderdale, and permits run $250 to $1,200 depending on the scope. Some homeowners hear “permit” and worry about delays; in our experience, the permit protects you by verifying the installer follows HVHZ fastening and product approval requirements. The price we quote includes it, so there’s no add-on at the end.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Penhallow for Custom Window & Door Orders
We’re not the cheapest bid in Fort Lauderdale, and we’re comfortable saying that. We’re the one that answers the phone. A live person picks up 24/7, which matters when a window gets cracked during a June storm and you want to know your options that evening, not after a callback window closes.
Every technician who walks onto your property is background-checked and arrives in uniform. You’ll know the name of the person on site, and you’ll have the written scope of work in hand before that person shows up. If something after the install isn’t right, the 365-Day Done Right Promise puts the fix in writing. Materials are drawn from recognized trade brands like Therma-Tru for entry doors and PGT or CGI for impact-rated windows and doors, so the units themselves come with manufacturer-backed product approvals that satisfy Broward County and Miami-Dade requirements.
Our name is Penhallow Remodeling, and we’re part of the Kingswell family of companies, operating to The Kingswell Way since 2004. Each location is independently owned and operated, and this one is led by Trevor Nash.
If you’re planning a custom window and door order in Fort Lauderdale, start with a conversation. We’ll talk through your scope, give you a real range over the phone, and follow it with a written price after we measure. No deposit before you see the number. No surprise line items.
Call (754) 551-2922 or reach out through our home page to schedule a free estimate.
Pricing reflects the Fort Lauderdale market as of 2026. Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale offers free estimates – call (754) 551-2922.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2004.
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