Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
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Impact window and door replacement in Lighthouse Point runs $890-$2,400 per opening depending on size, glazing spec, and whether the existing frame requires full removal. Most Lighthouse Point homes need Miami-Dade NOA-rated products, not standard Florida Product Approval, because the entire city sits inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Our crews coordinate dispatch from the Miami office and carry the HVHZ documentation required for every Broward County permit pull.
We’ve worked the canal streets of Lighthouse Point since 2012 - from the 1960s masonry homes off NE 24th Terrace to the waterfront properties lining the Intracoastal. The tight lots, shared walls, and salt-laden air on multiple exposures make this a different job than inland Broward County. We measure once, quote in writing, and stage the work so your neighbors stay onside. Call (561) 461-2062 to schedule your free measured survey.
Why Sightline Windows & Doors Lantana Is Lighthouse Point’s Preferred Impact Windows & Doors Company
Our Impact Windows & Doors team has completed installations across Lighthouse Point’s canal grid, and the documented photo record from every job sits in our files. Homeowners here find us because they read our three-star reviews alongside the fives - they want to know how we handle problems, not just celebrate wins. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every contract, not offered as a courtesy.
Calls to (561) 461-2062 are answered by a live person, 24/7. No voicemail queue, no callback window. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and carry license numbers you can verify before they arrive - Haven Clause 3, Verified Crews. The measured survey you keep and the written quote are the same document; the final invoice cannot differ.
We know the difference between a standard Florida Product Approval and a Miami-Dade NOA because inspectors at the Broward County building department have taught it to us, job by job. Out-of-area contractors who miss the HVHZ boundary - the county line is also the code line - leave homeowners with rejected permits and unpermitted openings. We don’t.
Our Impact Windows & Doors Services in Lighthouse Point
Hurricane Impact Windows
Every hurricane impact window we install in Lighthouse Point carries a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, the only documentation Broward County accepts for HVHZ compliance. The city’s 1960s and 1970s housing stock - single-family masonry homes built during the canal boom - still runs on original aluminum-frame jalousie windows that fail current wind-load requirements. We specify PGT and CGI lines by performance tier and price range, matching the opening’s exposure and the homeowner’s budget. A typical hurricane impact window replacement in Lighthouse Point runs $1,100-$2,200 per opening for standard sizes, with full-frame removal and marine-grade hardware.
Horizontal Roller & Sliding Impact Windows
Canal-facing rear elevations in Lighthouse Point are dominated by picture windows and floor-to-ceiling sliders - the water-view openings that sold these homes in the 1960s. Horizontal roller and sliding impact windows are the practical replacement, but the salt humidity from multiple canal exposures attacks tracks, rollers, and weatherstripping within 10-15 years. We specify stainless hardware and marine-grade finishes as standard, not upgrades, because every opening on a Lighthouse Point canal lot grades as a marine environment. ES Windows and ECO Window Systems both manufacture horizontal roller lines we stock for the Lighthouse Point market. Typical installed cost: $1,400-$2,400 per sliding unit.
Single Hung Impact Windows
Single hung impact windows suit the smaller bedroom and bathroom openings common in Lighthouse Point’s original ranch and split-level plans. The fixed upper sash reduces moving parts - fewer points of salt-air failure - while the operable lower sash meets egress requirements. We measure sightlines and frame depth against the existing masonry opening; in 1960s construction, the rough opening often needs reframing to accept modern impact-rated jambs. Single hung units in Lighthouse Point typically run $890-$1,600 installed, depending on glazing options and whether the existing aluminum frame requires complete removal.
Double Hung Impact Windows
Double hung impact windows offer the cleaning convenience both sashes tilt inward - that matters on Lighthouse Point’s tight canal lots where ladder access to rear elevations is often impossible. Both sashes lock into the frame for hurricane resistance, and the tilt feature means maintenance without staging equipment in a narrow side yard. We see these specified most often for second-story installations on NE 24th Terrace and similar canal streets where the rear elevation hangs directly over water. Installed pricing runs $1,200-$2,000 per opening.
Wind Mitigation & HVHZ Code Compliance
Broward County enforces HVHZ documentation strictly at inspection. We pull permits with Miami-Dade NOA numbers attached, coordinate inspections on your behalf, and pass the documentation to your insurance carrier for wind mitigation credit. The difference between standard Florida Product Approval and Miami-Dade NOA is not administrative - it’s structural. Products tested to HVHZ standards withstand higher missile-impact velocities and cyclic pressure loads. We verify every unit’s NOA against the approved product list before it leaves our warehouse. This service is bundled into every installation quote; no separate fee for permit coordination.
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We specify from eight manufacturer lines - PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux - matched to what the opening requires, not what is in stock. For Lighthouse Point’s marine environment, we lean on CGI’s commercial-grade aluminum framing and ES Windows’ coastal hardware packages, both specified with stainless fasteners and anodized finishes that resist the salt humidity attacking from multiple canal exposures. CWS vinyl impact lines with reinforced sashes perform well on street-facing elevations where the salt load is lighter. We stock common sizes and hardware kits locally, so a failed roller or seized lock doesn’t wait on a warehouse in Orlando.
Common Impact Windows & Doors Problems We See in Lighthouse Point Homes
- Permit rejection for non-HVHZ products. Contractors from Palm Beach County or farther north pull permits with standard Florida Product Approval numbers, valid in their home counties. Broward County inspectors reject these at final. The homeowner faces re-order, re-install, and delayed occupancy. We verify NOA compliance before quoting.
- Canal-side slider failure from salt corrosion. The dense canal grid creates salt-laden air on every exposure, not just the Intracoastal-facing rear. Aluminum frames pit, stainless hardware oxidizes, and weatherstripping crumbles. We see this most on 1970s sliding glass doors that were never designed for marine-grade duty.
- Tight-lot staging blocking the street. Side yards on canal streets are often four feet or less - no trailer access, no dumpster placement. Material delivery and debris removal must be choreographed to keep the street passable. We coordinate one-day narrow-window deliveries and cart units through the home on protected routes.
- Original jalousie windows failing wind-load requirements. The 1960s and 1970s masonry homes throughout Lighthouse Point still run louvered aluminum jalousies that offer no impact resistance and poor energy performance. Full-frame replacement with impact-rated single or double hung units is the only compliant path, and it requires reframing the masonry opening.
Pricing for Impact Windows & Doors in Lighthouse Point, FL
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Single hung impact window (standard size, retro-fit) | $890 - $1,600 |
| Single hung impact window (full-frame removal) | $1,200 - $1,900 |
| Double hung impact window | $1,200 - $2,000 |
| Horizontal roller / sliding impact window | $1,400 - $2,400 |
| Picture window (fixed, impact-rated) | $1,100 - $2,200 |
| Impact sliding glass door (standard 6′ or 8′) | $2,800 - $4,500 |
| Wind mitigation inspection documentation | Included with install |
What moves the price: full-frame versus retro-fit installation, glazing spec (laminated versus insulated laminated), marine-grade hardware upgrade (standard for us on canal properties), and access complexity - tight lots requiring hand-carry through the home add labor hours. Every quote is written before work starts, based on the measured survey you keep. No change orders unless you change the scope. Call (561) 461-2062 for your free measured survey and written price.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lighthouse Point
Our Impact Windows & Doors in Lighthouse Point crews also work in Lantana, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, and Palm Springs - though each market carries different code requirements and product specifications. Palm Beach County ends at the HVHZ boundary; Lighthouse Point does not. We adjust documentation and product selection accordingly.
Serving Lighthouse Point, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lighthouse Point 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 - Impact Windows & Doors in Lighthouse Point
Standard Florida Product Approval does not meet the structural requirements of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and Broward County inspectors will reject it at final inspection. Lighthouse Point sits entirely within the HVHZ, which requires Miami-Dade or Broward County Notice of Acceptance documentation for every impact-rated product. We verify NOA compliance before quoting - call (561) 461-2062 for a free estimate.
Salt-laden humidity from multiple canal exposures attacks frames, fasteners, and weatherstripping from every direction, not just the Atlantic-facing front. Aluminum frames pit, stainless hardware oxidizes, and slider tracks seize within 10-15 years without marine-grade specification. We grade every Lighthouse Point opening as a marine environment and specify hardware accordingly - not as an upgrade, as standard. Call (561) 461-2062 to review your current openings.
Tight side yards - often four feet or less - prevent trailer and dumpster placement, so we coordinate one-day material deliveries and hand-carry units through the home on protected routes. The schedule builds in staging time, not rush. We replaced a bank of failed 1970s aluminum jalousie windows and a seized canal-facing slider at a 1968 masonry home on NE 24th Terrace. Because the rear elevation faced a narrow canal with no side-yard access, we carted every PGT impact-rated unit, roll by roll, through the front door on drop cloths, staged in the driveway, and coordinated a one-day narrow-window delivery so the street stayed passable for neighbors. The finished openings met the Miami-Dade NOA spec, and the homeowner saw a measurable cooling-cost drop the next month. Call (561) 461-2062 to discuss access at your property.
Broward County does not require formal neighbor notification for window replacement, but shared walls, party-wall conditions, and narrow street parking make courtesy communication practical. We provide work-hour documentation and keep the street passable - our crews have handled the logistics on canal streets throughout Lighthouse Point. Call (561) 461-2062 and we’ll review your specific site conditions.
Yes - impact windows that meet HVHZ standards qualify for Florida wind mitigation credits, and the improved U-factor and SHGC ratings reduce cooling load in a climate where air conditioning runs eight months a year. The homeowner on NE 24th Terrace saw a measurable cooling-cost drop the month after installation. Insurance savings vary by carrier; we pass the NOA documentation and inspection report to you for submission. Call (561) 461-2062 for a free estimate and we can review your current policy’s mitigation requirements.
Call (561) 461-2062 to schedule your free measured survey. You’ll receive a written price before any work starts, a documented photo record when the job is done, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped on every contract under the Haven Standard.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Lighthouse Point since 2012 under the Haven Standard.