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New window installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs between $4,500 and $15,000 for a full-home project, with most homeowners spending around $800 to $1,200 per window including labor and materials. The final number depends on window count, frame material, glass package, and whether you need impact-rated units to meet Florida building code. A single standard vinyl replacement window usually costs $450 to $900 installed, while a single impact window runs $900 to $2,500.
These figures reflect what we see on actual jobs across Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods, from Victoria Park to Rio Vista to Coral Ridge. Your exact price comes down to what is behind the old window when we open the wall, and what kind of glass package the structure requires.
Key Takeaways:
- Full-home window installation in Fort Lauderdale: $4,500 – $15,000
- Per-window cost (vinyl, standard glass): $450 – $900 installed
- Per-window cost (impact-rated, code required in much of Broward County): $900 – $2,500 installed
- Labor typically runs $150 – $400 per opening, depending on accessibility and framing condition
- Most whole-home projects take 1 – 3 days with a crew of two to three installers
- Homeowners in flood zones or within one mile of the coast will almost always need impact glazing or shutter systems, and that changes the price meaningfully
If you are planning window work in Fort Lauderdale, we recommend getting a written price before any work begins. Not a verbal range. Not a ballpark that grows on the final invoice. A written price, with line items, delivered before the first old window comes out. That is how Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale has run every project since 2004.
New Window Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here is a line-by-line look at what a Fort Lauderdale window project costs in 2026. These numbers are based on the jobs we price and build in Broward County, and they reflect current material and labor markets.
| Line Item | Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl window, standard glass, each | $250 – $650 | Material only, before labor |
| Impact-rated vinyl window, each | $500 – $1,500 | Required within one mile of coast; meets Miami-Dade or Broward code |
| Aluminum frame window, each | $350 – $900 | Common in mid-century Fort Lauderdale homes, especially east of Federal Highway |
| Labor per window opening | $150 – $400 | Higher when stucco repair, sill replacement, or rotted framing is involved |
| Stucco repair around opening | $100 – $350 per window | Needed on most concrete-block homes when replacing old frames |
| Interior trim and casing | $75 – $250 per window | Depends on whether existing trim is reusable |
| Permit fees | $80 – $300 per project | City of Fort Lauderdale charges per opening on most window retrofits |
| Disposal and haul-away of old windows | $50 – $150 per project | Often folded into the labor line |
What drives the price up or down in Fort Lauderdale specifically? Three things matter more than anything else. First is impact rating. If the home sits east of US-1 or within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, the glazing requirement alone can add $400 to $1,000 per window. Second is the condition of the rough opening. Homes in Sailboat Bend, Shady Banks, and other older neighborhoods built before 1970 often have wood framing behind the stucco, and we frequently find rot or termite damage that has to be corrected before a new unit can seat properly. Third is the window style. Single-hungs are cheapest. Casements, picture windows, and sliders cost more. Custom shapes like arches or radius tops add design time and glass fabrication cost.
Mason Remodeling delivers a written price on every window project before any work starts. You will know the per-window cost, the labor line, the permit fee, and the total, in writing, before we unload a single unit from the truck.
What Affects New Window Installation Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
- Impact rating and Florida building code. Fort Lauderdale sits in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Depending on your exact address, the Florida Building Code may require impact-resistant glazing or shutters on every new window. Impact-rated units cost 60% to 100% more than standard units, and that single factor is the biggest swing in any Fort Lauderdale window quote.
- Window frame material. Vinyl is the most common and most affordable in Broward County. Aluminum runs higher and is often required or preferred on certain architectural styles, particularly the mid-century homes in Poinsettia Heights and Lake Ridge. Wood and clad-wood units are premium options, and they are rare enough in this climate that they carry a meaningful markup.
- Condition of the existing rough opening. In a concrete-block home, the opening is typically stable. In a wood-frame home, or a block home with wood bucks around the windows, we regularly uncover rot from decades of humidity and rain. Repairing framing before installing the new window adds $100 to $500 per opening depending on severity. This is not optional work; it is the difference between a window that seals and one that leaks.
- Number of windows and project size. A full-home window package in Fort Lauderdale runs 8 to 25 windows. Larger projects amortize mobilization, permit, and dumpster costs over more units, which lowers the effective cost per window. Smaller jobs, especially single-window replacements, carry a higher per-unit cost because the fixed costs do not shrink.
- Stucco and exterior finish work. When an old window comes out of a stucco wall, the surrounding stucco gets chipped and cracked. Patching and retexturing that area is part of a proper installation. If your home has a specialty exterior finish, like the decorative concrete prevalent in the Seven Isles or Harbor Beach communities, matching the surface costs more.
- Glass package and energy ratings. Low-E coatings, argon gas fill, and double- or triple-pane construction all add cost but also cut cooling bills, which matters in a city where the air conditioner runs nine months a year. A basic clear single-pane window is cheap to buy and expensive to live with in a Fort Lauderdale summer.
How to Save on New Window Installation
The cheapest window in Fort Lauderdale is rarely the one with the lowest sticker price. A poorly installed, non-impact window that leaks during the next hurricane warning will cost more in repairs, higher electric bills, and insurance headaches than the mid-range unit that was done right the first time. That said, there are real ways to keep a window project within budget without cutting corners.
Replace windows in the off-season. Window demand in South Florida spikes in the spring, right before hurricane season, and again in the late fall when seasonal residents return. Scheduling installation in the summer works against a slow period that often yields better labor pricing. More practically, our schedule is more flexible, which means fewer rush charges and more room to plan the job properly.
Do a full-home package rather than one window at a time. Doing every window at once spreads the fixed costs: one permit, one mobilization, one dumpster, one trip for the crew. If you replace windows two at a time over three years, you will pay more per window than if you had done all ten at once, and you will have lived with mismatched windows for three years.
Choose the right frame material for your home. If you own a standard concrete-block home west of I-95, vinyl is almost always the smart money. It handles the humidity, insulates well for the price, and installs cleanly. Aluminum has its place, especially on waterfront properties or specific architectural styles, but upgrading to aluminum solely because a salesperson suggested it may not be worth the premium.
Get a written price and read every line item. A written price protects you from the most common window pricing problem in Broward County: a low verbal estimate that grows once the crew discovers rot, stucco damage, or a non-standard opening. When the price is written and itemized before work starts, you know what the job costs. If something changes during the job, the change should be in writing too. Mason Remodeling operates under the Threshold Standard: every project gets a written price before work begins, and that is not a promotional gimmick, it is how the business runs.
Look at energy savings over time, not just the invoice. A $200 difference per window for Low-E glass with argon fill is real money up front. But over the life of a window in South Florida, that glass package can lower cooling costs in the hottest months and reduce UV fading on furniture and flooring. If you plan to stay in the home more than three years, the efficient glass usually earns its premium back.
If you want an exact number for your Fort Lauderdale window project, call (754) 354-3720. Estimates are free, and we deliver the price in writing before any tools come out of the truck.
FAQs – New Window Installation Cost
How much does it cost to install one new window in Fort Lauderdale?
A single standard vinyl window in Fort Lauderdale costs between $450 and $900 fully installed. An impact-rated vinyl window for the same opening runs $900 to $2,500 installed, including labor, stucco touch-up around the opening, and basic interior trim. If the rough opening has framing damage, add $100 to $500 for repair before the window goes in. Call (754) 354-3720 for an exact quote on your specific window, free of charge.
Is it cheaper to repair a window or replace it in Fort Lauderdale?
For a failed seal, broken latch, or worn weatherstripping, a targeted repair runs $100 to $400 and is almost always cheaper than replacement. But when the frame is warped, the glass is cracked, or the unit no longer opens and closes cleanly, replacement is the better financial move. Replacing a single window runs $450 to $2,500 in Fort Lauderdale depending on impact rating, and that new unit comes with a new warranty instead of prolonging the life of a window that is already failing. If you are unsure which applies to your window, call (754) 354-3720 and we will tell you straight.
Do I need impact windows in Fort Lauderdale?
Impact-rated windows cost $900 to $2,500 per window installed, compared to $450 to $900 for standard glass. Whether they are required depends on your address: homes within one mile of the coast fall under the High Velocity Hurricane Zone and generally need impact glazing or an approved shutter system on every new or replacement window. Even where code does not require them, many Fort Lauderdale homeowners add impact windows for insurance discounts and storm protection. Check with the City of Fort Lauderdale building department for your specific wind zone, or call us and we will help you sort it out.
How long does new window installation take in Fort Lauderdale?
A full-home window installation of 10 to 20 windows takes one to three days with a two- or three-person crew. A single window replacement is often done in two to four hours, including stucco patching and cleanup. Factors that add time include rotted framing, second-story access, and custom window shapes that need specialty flashing. When we schedule your project, we give you a clear start date and a realistic completion window before the first old unit is removed.
Can you install windows the same day I call?
Same-day installation is rarely possible for a new window project because of permitting and material lead times, but emergency board-up and temporary glazing can often be done quickly after a storm or break-in. For planned window replacement in Fort Lauderdale, a typical timeline from written quote to completed installation is one to three weeks, depending on whether your windows are stock or custom-ordered. Call (754) 354-3720 and a live person will answer, 24 hours a day, and can tell you what the realistic timeline looks like for your situation.
What is the 365-Day Done Right Promise on window installation?
The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if any part of the window installation is not right within 365 days of the completion date, Mason Remodeling returns and makes it right at no cost to the homeowner. That covers installation workmanship for a full year from the day we finish the job, stated plainly in writing. It is part of the written guarantee delivered on every project, and there is no dispute process or fine print to navigate. If something is wrong, you call, and we come back.
Who Is Coming to Your Home
When you hire Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale for window installation, you know exactly who is walking up your driveway. Before the visit, you receive the technician’s name and photograph. When the crew arrives, each member wears a clean, marked uniform and carries a photo ID badge matching the person you were told to expect. We do not send unverified subcontractors. Every technician is background-checked and identity-verified under the Threshold Standard, the process used across the Threshold Group family of home-service companies since our founding in 2004.
Isaac Pruett leads the Fort Lauderdale team. The company operates as one of the home improvement contractors in the Threshold Group network, holding every job to the same written standard: written price first, verified crew at the door, written guarantee on completion.
We install new windows across Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County neighborhoods, from Victoria Park and Colee Hammock to Imperial Point and Coral Ridge Isles. For a complete look at the service in this market, see our page on New Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale.
We also handle the projects that often accompany window work: full home remodeling, bathroom updates, kitchen renovations, and exterior improvements. When window replacement exposes damaged framing or stucco, we can correct it as part of the same scope of work, not send you looking for another contractor.
Call for a Free, Written Estimate
If you are pricing new windows in Fort Lauderdale, the next step is a written estimate from a contractor who puts the price on paper before the work begins. No verbal ranges that grow on the final bill. No surprise line items. No mystery crew at the door.
Call Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale at (754) 354-3720. A live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. We will schedule a walkthrough, price your windows, and hand you a written quote before any work starts.
Pricing reflects the Fort Lauderdale market as of 2026. Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale offers free estimates – call (754) 354-3720.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2004.
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