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If your Hollywood home still has its original single-pane aluminum windows, you’re losing money every month and your house isn’t ready for the next storm. We’ve seen jalousie windows on 1960s ranch homes in Hollywood Hills leaking so much air that AC bills run $80 higher than they should in August. The good news: a proper replacement from TruePane Windows & Doors costs less than most Hollywood homeowners expect, and Dale Kessler has guided hundreds of local replacements without a single code-compliance headache.
What Makes a Window Replacement Company the Best in Hollywood?
Hollywood isn’t like other Broward cities. Because every home here sits inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, your window contractor either knows HVHZ paperwork or they don’t. Here’s what separates a company worth hiring from one that’ll leave you with a failed inspection:
- State licensing and HVHZ product knowledge. Any legitimate window company in Hollywood must be state-licensed, insured, and bonded. But that’s the floor. The real test is whether they can explain why your new windows need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or Broward-recognized HVHZ approval before a single unit gets ordered. We handle this documentation on every job, so the permit review moves without stalls. Dale has walked Hollywood building officials through HVHZ submittals enough times to know exactly what they check first.
- Insurance that actually covers window replacement work. Window installation means ladders, heavy glass, and work around your home’s exterior walls. If a crew member gets hurt on your property and the company has no workers’ comp, you can be on the hook. TruePane Windows & Doors carries full liability insurance and workers’ comp for every installer who touches your job. Ask any bidder for a certificate of insurance before signing anything.
- Reviews that reference Holly wood specifically, not generic praise. A five-star Google rating is easy to fake with bought reviews. What’s harder to fake is a review that names a neighborhood, a condo building, or a permit issue. We encourage you to read what Hollywood customers say about working with Dale, because those reviews mention real projects: beachfront condos on A1A, ranch houses near Topeekeegee Yugnee Park, and CBS homes in the 33020 and 33021 ZIP codes.
- A written warranty that survives contact with salt air. Hollywood’s ocean-facing elevations eat aluminum window frames faster than any inland home. A one-year labor warranty means nothing when the hardware starts corroding at month fourteen. Ask what the labor warranty covers, for how long, and whether the company actually stands behind it. We put our workmanship warranty in writing, in plain language, before day one of your install.
- No bait-and-switch pricing once the old window comes out. The classic Hollywood move: quote low, pull the frame, discover “unexpected damage,” and hit you with a change order. We write fixed, line-item pricing before we start. The number on your contract is the number you pay, unless you ask to expand the scope.
TruePane Windows & Doors’s Credentials & Proof
We’re led by Dale Kessler, who built this company around a simple belief: Hollywood homeowners deserve our Window Replacement services done right the first time, without the runaround. Here’s what we bring to your project:
- State-licensed Florida contractor with experience across Hollywood’s specific building types
- Insured and bonded, with coverage certificates available on request
- Deep familiarity with HVHZ product approvals and Miami-Dade NOA documentation
- Strong local reputation earned through repeat work and referrals from Hollywood homeowners and condo boards
- Direct relationships with manufacturers including PGT, Simonton, and Jeld-Wen, so you get real warranty support rather than a middleman
What Hollywood Customers Say
We let the work speak, and so do the people who’ve hired us. These reflect the feedback we hear consistently on Hollywood jobs:
“Our 1970s condo building near Hollywood Beach had to replace forty-eight jalousie windows to pass the board’s HVHZ compliance review. Dale walked our property manager through the product approval paperwork, coordinated the permit, and kept the HOA board updated at every step. The job passed inspection first try.”
“I called three companies for my house near Boulevard Heights. Two gave me a number over the phone and never came out to measure. Dale showed up, checked the condition of my existing frames, and explained why impact-rated vinyl would work better than aluminum given how close we are to the Intracoastal. The price was fair and the install took two days.”
“After buying a 1958 CBS ranch house, I found out the original jalousie windows weren’t just ugly, they were illegal under current code. TruePane replaced everything, handled the permit, and the inspector commented on how clean the paperwork was. That’s when I knew I’d hired the right company.”
How We Compare to Other Window Replacement Companies in Hollywood
Let’s be straight about what you’re evaluating. A bad Best Window Replacement in Hollywood, FL company shares certain tells, and once you know them, the decision gets easier.
The no-paperwork company. They’ll quote you a window price and never mention that Hollywood sits in the HVHZ. You find out when the city rejects your permit, or worse, after the windows are in and an inspector fails you. TruePane opens every Hollywood conversation with the code reality: what’s required, what your building needs, and what paperwork we’ll submit.
The no-insurance company. They’ll undercut every bid because they’re not paying for workers’ comp or liability coverage. You might save money on paper. You’re gambling with it in reality. We’re insured and bonded, and we’ll prove it.
The bait-and-switch company. Low quote, vague scope, change orders after demolition. Read the contract. If it doesn’t itemize every window, every material, and every labor line item, that’s the red flag. We write fixed pricing and we stand by it.
The chain company with no Hollywood experience. National brands know windows. They don’t always know Hollywood’s condo boards, Broward County permitting quirks, or the way salt air changes material recommendations on ocean-facing elevations. Dale has handled replacement projects from beachfront mid-rises to western Hollywood ranches. That local knowledge reduces delays, rework, and surprise costs.
We don’t ask you to take our word on any of this. Ask for references. Read reviews. Ask about HVHZ compliance and see which bidders flinch. Then call us.
Frequently Asked Questions - Affordable Window Replacement in Hollywood
Most Hollywood window replacement projects land between $450 and $1,200 per window installed, depending on the frame material, size, and whether you need impact-rated glass. A standard vinyl double-hung with impact glass in a single-family home typically runs $550 to $850 per opening, while a large fixed picture window or a specialty shape will push toward the higher end. Condo projects with HVHZ compliance requirements often come in slightly higher because of the paperwork and product approval steps. Call (863) 334-2933 for an exact quote on your home. It’s free and there’s zero pressure.
Yes. Hollywood falls entirely inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means city and Broward County code requires replacement windows to carry HVHZ product approval whether you’re on the beach or west of I-95. You don’t necessarily need laminated impact glass; an approved shutter system can satisfy the code in some cases. But the window itself must meet the structural wind-load standards. Dale will help you figure out the most affordable path to compliance for your specific home and budget.
Yes, and we do it regularly. Hollywood has a dense corridor of 1960s through 1980s mid-rise condos along A1A and Hollywood Beach, many of which are now facing building-wide window replacement driven by SB 4-D milestone inspections and HVHZ compliance reviews. Condo work means matching the association’s architectural spec, submitting through Broward County permitting, and coordinating with the board or property manager. We’ve handled these projects from the first board presentation to the final inspection. Call (863) 334-2933 to talk through your building’s situation.
Most single-family homes in Hollywood take one to three days once the windows arrive. Lead time varies by product and whether you’re ordering impact-rated units from PGT, Simonton, or Jeld-Wen, but a realistic range is four to ten weeks from contract to install. Condo buildings take longer because of board approvals and permitting, but we set expectations up front and keep the job moving. We’ll give you a written timeline with your estimate.
No. We write fixed, line-item pricing before we begin. If we find hidden damage when we remove an old window, we’ll show it to you, explain the scope, and agree on any additional work before we proceed. You’ll never get a surprise change order from TruePane Windows & Doors. That’s a promise we make in our contract, and it’s one of the reasons Hollywood homeowners choose us over bidders who lowball and then pile on extras.
Yes. We pull every permit required by the city and Broward County, and we handle the HVHZ product approval documentation that Hollywood building officials require before signing off. Some contractors ask you to handle permits as the owner. That saves them time and shifts legal exposure onto you. We don’t do that. The permit is part of the job, and we manage it from submission to final inspection.
Get the Best Window Replacement Service in Hollywood - Free Estimate
You’re comparing options, and you should be. Call Dale at TruePane Windows & Doors at (863) 334-2933 for a free estimate. You’ll get a written quote with line-item pricing, a plain-English explanation of your HVHZ obligations, and an honest recommendation for your home. No pressure, no high-commission sales pitch. Just a real number from a local company that knows Hollywood.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Hollywood, FL.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
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.
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"Our bay window had rotted at the sill and two other outfits wanted to talk us into a flat picture window instead. TruePane rebuilt the opening and matched the original look. Neighbors have knocked on the door about it."
- Gene A."French doors to the patio, custom size because this house was built in 1961 and nothing is standard. Measured twice, three weeks to fabricate like they warned, and the install day they laid runners over my floors without being asked."
- Marie S."Impact windows on the whole house. They handled the permit, the inspection, and gave me a folder with every approval number for the insurance company. My windstorm premium dropped enough to notice."
- Bill T.