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Custom windows and doors in Fort Lauderdale are not a cosmetic upgrade. They are a building-code obligation, a hurricane-protection decision, and a corrosion-management problem all at once. Every replacement opening in this city sits inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means the unit you choose must carry a Miami-Dade or Broward NOA and pass a Broward County inspection. That single fact eliminates most big-box product lines before you even start. TruePane Windows & Doors handles the permitting, the masonry work, and the install as one square deal. Call (863) 334-2933 for a free estimate, and we will walk you through what your specific opening actually needs.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Fort Lauderdale’s Preferred Custom Windows & Doors Company
We have spent years working inside Fort Lauderdale’s older homes and high-rise condos, and we know what hides behind a 1960s jalousie frame or a 1980s sliding door in an 8-inch CBS wall. The answer is usually corroded aluminum, a rough opening that does not match modern impact sizing, and a permit trigger that out-of-market contractors fail to price. Our Custom Windows & Doors team measures twice, quotes manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and registers both warranty layers before the truck leaves your driveway. Founded by second-generation glazier Dale Kessler, TruePane has served local communities since 2008 through a craft tradition, not a franchise playbook. We hire local, train apprentices into journeymen, and plan to be in Fort Lauderdale thirty years from now.
Fort Lauderdale homeowners call us because a live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No voicemail tree, no regional call center. You get background-checked, uniformed technicians on every job, and a Done Right Promise that is written, not implied. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
Our Custom Windows & Doors Services in Fort Lauderdale
Custom work in Fort Lauderdale is our daily bread. The housing stock here demands it: mid-century CBS homes in Victoria Park and Coral Ridge were originally glazed with aluminum jalousie and single-pane sliders, and the 1970s and 1980s condos along A1A are hitting Milestone Inspection deadlines that force full window and sliding-glass-door replacements. Here is what we do most.
Custom Shape Windows
Fort Lauderdale homes from the 1950s through 1970s frequently have arched, circular, octagonal, or trapezoidal openings that no stock window will fit. We fabricate and install fully custom shapes in impact-rated, thermally broken frames that carry the required NOA. A custom shape window replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $900 to $2,600 per opening depending on size and frame material, and the masonry modification permit is often the part that catches people off guard. We price it in from the start.
Architectural Grilles & SDLs
Homeowners in Rio Vista and Lauderdale Manors who want to keep the original mid-century look often ask for simulated divided lites (SDLs) or architectural grilles. We configure these inside the insulated glass unit or as exterior applied grilles, matched to the home’s existing sightlines. In Fort Lauderdale, exterior aluminum grilles on canal-facing homes will oxidize fast unless they are powder-coated to a Marine-C5 corrosion standard. We specify accordingly.
Oversized Glass Panels
High-rise condos along the A1A corridor and single-family homes in Coral Ridge routinely need oversized glass panels for patio walls, fixed transoms, or floor-to-ceiling openings. These panels are heavy, and in an HVHZ zone they must be impact-rated to a higher design pressure than almost anywhere else in the country. A single oversized impact-rated panel in Fort Lauderdale runs $1,800 to $4,500 installed, and that assumes the rough opening is sound. If the existing frame is corroded from canal salt air, we price the remediation before we order glass.
Commercial Storefront Glazing & Curtain Wall Systems
For commercial storefronts on Las Olas Boulevard or curtain wall systems in Fort Lauderdale office buildings, we hold the same standard we apply to homes: both warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, and a Done Right Promise on the workmanship. Commercial glazing in Fort Lauderdale must meet Broward County’s HVHZ inspection requirements, and we pull the permits and schedule the inspections on your behalf.
What happens when you call
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We install and service Custom Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale from more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including Andersen, Pella, Marvin, Milgard, Jeld-Wen, PGT, CGI, and ES Windows. Most Fort Lauderdale jobs end up specified with Marvin, Milgard, or Jeld-Wen because those lines hold up best in a salt-laden humidity environment. We quote side by side on paper so you see exactly what you are buying, and we keep common replacement parts stocked locally for faster turnaround on service calls.
Common Custom Windows & Doors Problems We See in Fort Lauderdale Homes
- Jalousie-to-impact failures from unpermitted masonry work. A big-box contractor swaps a pre-1980 jalousie for a standard impact window without pulling a masonry modification permit. The rough opening stays undersized, the unit never seats correctly, and Broward County issues a failed inspection. We see this pattern repeated in Victoria Park and Lauderdale Manors every month.
- Frame oxidation from canal salt air. Fort Lauderdale has over 300 miles of inland canals, which means properties miles from the ocean still sit in corrosive salt air year-round. Aluminum frames on custom shape windows pit and oxidize within a few years, seals fail, and fog appears between the panes. Material selection has to account for a Marine-C5 environment, not a standard inland Florida spec.
- Overlooked waterproofing on high-rise condos. A condo along A1A receives a Milestone Inspection deficiency for window waterproofing. The low bid omits flashing tape and sill remediation, so the next summer thunderstorm drives wind-driven rain into the unit. Waterproofing is part of the install, not an add-on.
- Wrong glass for hurricane design pressure. A homeowner orders an impact window online, and it arrives without a valid NOA for Broward County. The unit cannot pass inspection, the permit closes unsatisfied, and the owner pays twice. The NOA number must be on file and valid for the specific product and size before the first screw goes in.
Pricing for Custom Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Here are real ranges for Fort Lauderdale’s market, based on the work we have priced and installed across this city. Custom shape windows run $900 to $2,600 per opening. Architectural grilles and SDLs add $150 to $600 per unit depending on pattern and material. Oversized impact panels run $1,800 to $4,500 installed. Jalousie-to-impact conversions with masonry modification typically land between $1,200 and $3,800 per opening, permit and inspection included. What moves the number: whether the rough opening needs masonry work, the design pressure rating required for your specific exposure, and the frame material specified for salt-air corrosion resistance. We give you a written line-item quote. No change orders unless you approve them in writing first. Call (863) 334-2933 to schedule a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
TruePane crews serve Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding South Florida communities, including Hollywood, North Miami Beach, and Miami Gardens. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our South FL office, with crews working locally in each city. If you live just outside Fort Lauderdale, call (863) 334-2933 and we will let you know which crew covers your neighborhood.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 - Custom Windows & Doors in Fort Lauderdale
Yes. Fort Lauderdale sits inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and any window or door replacement must pass Broward County inspection. A pre-1980 jalousie in an 8-inch CBS wall almost never matches modern impact unit sizing, so the job triggers a masonry modification permit. Contractors who skip that permit leave you with a failed inspection and an open permit on your property. We pull the permit, schedule the rough-in inspection, and close everything out in writing. Call (863) 334-2933 for an exact quote on your opening.
Every window or door installed in Fort Lauderdale must carry a valid Miami-Dade or Broward Notice of Acceptance (NOA) specific to the product line, configuration, and size. The NOA proves the unit passed HVHZ impact and pressure testing. Without it, Broward County will not close the permit, and your insurance company may deny a future windstorm claim. We verify the NOA is active and on file before we order any custom unit. Call (863) 334-2933 and we will check the NOA status on any product you are considering.
Fort Lauderdale’s 300-plus miles of inland canals bathe homes miles from the ocean in corrosive salt air all year. Aluminum frames without a marine-grade powder coat will pit and oxidize within a few years. Vinyl welds can yellow and warp at corners under constant UV and salt exposure. We specify fusion-welded frames finished for Marine-C5 corrosion environments on any canal-adjacent or coastal Fort Lauderdale home, and we explain the material trade-off in the written quote. Call (863) 334-2933 to talk through what your block and location actually require.
No. Fog between panes means the seal has failed and the insulated glass unit (IGU) has lost its argon or krypton fill. Once moisture is inside the cavity, the unit cannot be resealed in place. The fix is a new IGU fabricated to the original dimensions, which for a custom shape window in Fort Lauderdale runs $350 to $900 per sash depending on size, glass type, and whether the frame itself has corroded. If the frame is beyond saving, replacement is the honest call. Call (863) 334-2933 and we will tell you which one applies to your window.
Because the rough opening in an older CBS wall rarely matches modern impact-sizing, and because the hidden condition of the framing, flashing, and masonry determines whether the job passes Broward County inspection the first time. In Victoria Park, we pulled a 1960s jalousie unit from an 8-inch CBS wall and found the original aluminum frame had corroded so badly from canal salt air that the jamb was fused to the surrounding stucco. Our crew cut back the masonry, rebuilt the opening, and installed a fusion-welded impact-rated casement with argon-filled low-E glass, then scheduled the Broward County rough-in inspection before any trim went on. That inspection-first approach is the difference between a job that closes and a job that drags. Call (863) 334-2933 to schedule your pre-install inspection.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors. Serving Fort Lauderdale with custom window and door work that passes inspection the first time.
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.