Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
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Window installation in Lighthouse Point typically runs $650-$2,400 per opening depending on frame type, glazing specification, and whether the opening requires impact-rated product for the Florida Building Code’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Most residential jobs we handle in Lighthouse Point are scoped, priced, and scheduled within a single visit because our measured survey and written quote are the same document. Call (754) 600-8907 and a live person will pick up, 24/7.
We’ve installed and replaced windows across more than 18,000 openings since 2012, every one governed by the Haven Standard. In Lighthouse Point, we regularly see salt-air corrosion on non-impact aluminum frames along the Intracoastal Waterway, and we find original construction windows in neighborhoods like Venetian Isles that were never designed for the updated wind-load requirements Broward County adopted after the 2004 hurricane season. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival. The price we write is the price you pay. No change orders, no surprises.
What Our Window Installation Service Includes
Single & Double Hung Windows
Single hung windows have one operable sash, usually the bottom; double hung units allow both sashes to move, which matters in Lighthouse Point’s climate because you can open the top sash to vent hot air without creating a ground-level security gap. We install these in bedrooms, hallways, and any opening where vertical operation fits the wall framing. Our measured survey records the existing jamb depth, stool angle, and sill condition so the replacement unit seals against the original plaster or drywall without build-out strips that telegraph through the trim.
Horizontal Roller Windows
Horizontal rollers glide on a track and work well over kitchen sinks, laundry rooms, and anywhere a projecting sash would interfere with exterior walkways, which is common in Lighthouse Point’s zero-lot-line homes near the Hillsboro Inlet. We specify roller hardware rated for the weight of impact-laminated glass, not standard annealed units, because the heavier glazing will bind in undersized carriers within two seasons of salt exposure. Our crews carry CWS and PGT roller assemblies in the truck so we don’t leave you with a temporary fix.
3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows
3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows give you a center fixed panel with two operable sashes, effectively a picture window with ventilation on both sides. In Lighthouse Point, we install these in great rooms and master suites where the homeowner wants an unobstructed view of the waterway or golf course but needs airflow for the months when the AC doesn’t run continuously. The critical measurement is the span of the header; on openings over 96 inches we specify reinforced aluminum or vinyl frames with steel mullion inserts to prevent sag that locks the rollers.
Casement Windows
Casement Windows hinge at the side and crank outward, catching the southeast breeze that moves through Lighthouse Point from the Atlantic. They seal tighter than sliders because the sash pulls against the frame when closed, which matters for energy performance in a cooling-dominated climate. We install these in bathrooms and above countertops where the reach to a double-hung sash would be awkward. Our survey notes the swing clearance against exterior shutters, landscaping, or property-line setbacks that the city enforces strictly in the R-1 zones east of Federal Highway.
Awning & Hopper Windows
Awning & Hopper Windows hinge differently-awnings at the top and open outward; hoppers at the bottom and open inward. In Lighthouse Point, we install awnings above fixed picture units to provide venting during rain, which is frequent from June through October, without water intrusion. Hoppers work in basements and utility spaces, though true basements are rare in this area’s high water table. The hardware specification differs: awnings need stainless steel hinges and operators rated for wind pressure from the outside, while hoppers need compression seals that hold against interior pressure differentials from HVAC systems.
Picture & Fixed Windows
Picture windows do not open. They exist to frame a view and admit light with minimal thermal bridging, which makes them the right choice for east-facing walls in Lighthouse Point where morning sun loads the cooling system. We specify fixed units with the lowest U-factor and SHGC ratings in our product lines, often from ES Windows or ECO Window Systems, because the energy code rewards non-operable glazing with more lenient area ratios. Our measured survey documents the rough opening to within 1/8 inch because fixed units have no adjustment in the frame; if it’s out of square, we shim and flash until it is.
Bay & Bow Windows
Bay & Bow Windows project outward-bays in three planes, typically 30 or 45 degrees; bows use four or more narrower units to create a curved projection. In Lighthouse Point’s ranch and mid-century stock, we replace original bays that have rotted headboards or lost their copper caps to the salt air. The installation requires temporary support of the roof overhang, structural connection to the floor framing, and integrated head flashing that ties into the existing weather barrier. We document each phase with photographs you receive as part of the standard record.
Garden Windows
Garden windows are mini-greenhouse projections, usually over a kitchen sink, with sloped glass above and fixed or operable sides. We install these in Lighthouse Point homes where the original unit has clouded between the panes or where the aluminum frame has corroded at the weep channels. The critical detail is the sloped top: it must shed water toward the front, not the wall, and the glazing must be tempered or laminated per code because it’s overhead. Our crews carry replacement glass and frame kits for the common sizes found in 1970s and 1980s construction in this market.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Window Installation
We specify from eight manufacturer lines, chosen by what the opening requires, not by what is in stock. PGT and CGI are our primary impact-rated sources for Lighthouse Point’s HVHZ requirements; we’ve installed hundreds of PGT WinGuard and CGI Estate Collection units in this zip code and carry their OEM hardware, screen frames, and glazing beads on the truck. CWS and ES Windows fill the energy-efficient and mid-market impact tiers, with CWS Aria and ES Windows Elite series specified where the budget doesn’t stretch to laminated impact product but the code still requires missile-impact resistance. ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux round out our offerings for specialty applications, custom geometries, and entry door sidelight pairings.
Whether you have PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, or any other make currently in your walls, we can service, repair, or replace it. Our measured survey identifies the existing manufacturer from the frame profile, glazing stamp, or hardware marking, and we cross-reference that against our specification database before recommending a replacement unit. If you have a written estimate from another installer, bring it to us; our Free Second Opinion reviews the product specification, installation scope, and pricing at no charge.
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- Visible frame rot or corrosion. In Lighthouse Point, aluminum frames pit and vinyl frames chalk after years of salt-air exposure. Once the protective coating fails, the structural integrity degrades; we’ve removed units where the sill track had perforated completely, allowing water into the wall cavity behind.
- Condensation between double-pane glass. This means the insulating glass unit has lost its seal. The inert gas has escaped, the thermal performance has dropped to that of single-pane glass, and the interior fogging will eventually etch the glass surface permanently. In our climate, this also means the desiccant inside the spacer is saturated and will start corroding the spacer itself.
- Operation requires force, or the sash won’t stay open. Balance systems fail, rollers flatten, and hinges corrode. More importantly, a window that won’t open is an egress failure in bedrooms, which is a life-safety issue under Florida’s residential code, and a window that won’t stay closed is a security and weather barrier failure.
- Drafts or temperature stratification near the glass. Hold a candle or thin ribbon near the sash meeting rail on a windy day. Movement indicates seal failure, weatherstrip deterioration, or frame warping. In Lighthouse Point’s cooling-dominated climate, this shows up on your electric bill before you feel it as discomfort.
- Visible daylight through the frame-wall interface. This is not normal. It indicates that the original installation flashing has failed, the sealant has separated, or the frame has shifted in the opening. Water follows air paths; if light gets through, water has gotten through, and you may have concealed damage in the wall assembly.
Our Window Installation Process - Step by Step
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Measured survey and written scope. Our technician arrives with a uniform, license number, and digital measuring tools. We record every opening’s width, height, jamb depth, squareness, stool angle, and existing condition. You keep a copy of this survey. The quote we generate from it is the final invoice; Haven Clause 1 means they are the same document.
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Product specification and ordering. We specify the manufacturer, series, glazing package, and hardware finish based on the opening’s exposure, the home’s architecture, and your stated priorities. For Lighthouse Point’s HVHZ designation, impact-rated product is not optional on new installations; we note the design pressure rating required for your specific address and select accordingly.
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Permit application and scheduling. Sightline pulls the permit and schedules inspections. In Lighthouse Point, the Building Department requires rough and final inspections for window replacements that change the opening size or the egress configuration. We handle the paperwork and meet the inspector; you do not need to be present.
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Removal and installation. Crews protect floors and furnishings, remove the existing unit without damaging the surrounding wall, install the new frame with proper shimming, flashing, and sealant integration, and verify operation and lock engagement. We photograph each phase for the documented photo record you receive.
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Final inspection, documentation, and warranty activation. The city inspector signs off, we clean the site, and you receive the final packet: the photo record, the inspection approval, the product warranty registration, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped under Haven Clause 5. If anything is not done right, we make it right.
How Much Does Window Installation Cost in Lighthouse Point?
| Window Type | Typical Range (per opening) | Primary Cost Drivers |
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| Single or double hung, non-impact vinyl | $650-$1,100 | Size, grid pattern, exterior color |
| Single or double hung, impact-rated | $1,200-$1,900 | Design pressure rating, laminated glass thickness |
| Horizontal roller, impact-rated | $1,100-$1,800 | Roll count, screen type, hardware finish |
| 3-panel sliding (3-lite roller) | $1,800-$2,800 | Span, reinforcement, interlock detail |
| Casement, impact-rated | $1,400-$2,200 | Operator hardware, multipoint lock, egress requirement |
| Picture or fixed, impact-rated | $900-$1,600 | Size, glass thickness, low-E coating specification |
| Bay or bow replacement | $3,500-$7,500 | Projection angle, roof integration, structural support |
| Garden window replacement | $1,800-$3,200 | Glass specification, shelf configuration, venting sides |
These ranges reflect what we have written on quotes for Lighthouse Point homeowners in the past 24 months. Your specific price depends on the measured survey, not on a square-foot guess over the phone. Factors that move the needle: whether the existing frame is nail-fin or block-frame, whether the wall is concrete block or wood frame, whether the stucco or siding needs repair after removal, and whether the opening requires structural modification for egress or wind-load compliance.
How to avoid overpaying: get a written scope that specifies the manufacturer, series, and design pressure rating, not just “impact window.” Some competitors quote generic product and substitute a lesser specification at installation. Our quote names the exact unit; the invoice matches it. What’s included in our free estimate: the measured survey you keep, the written scope with product specification, the permit cost, the installation labor, the disposal of the old unit, and the documented photo record. Call (754) 600-8907 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Window Installation Near Lighthouse Point - Our Service Area
We install and replace windows from our Lighthouse Point base across northern Broward County and southern Palm Beach County. Typical response times: same-day survey availability in Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach, and Pompano Beach; next-day in Boca Raton, Oakland Park, and Fort Lauderdale; within 48 hours for Parkland, Coral Springs, Margate, Tamarac, Lauderhill, and Lauderdale Lakes. If you’re comparing options, our Window Installation in Deerfield Beach and Window Installation in Pompano Beach pages detail pricing and product availability in those markets. Every job, regardless of city, operates under the same Haven Standard and the same written-price guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Window Installation in Lighthouse Point
Window installation refers to placing a new window unit into an opening, whether that opening is newly created in construction or an existing rough opening from a previous unit. Replacement means removing an existing window and installing a new one in the same or slightly modified opening. At Sightline, both processes begin with the same measured survey and end with the same documented photo record; the difference is whether the surrounding wall, trim, and flashing are already in place.
A typical single-opening replacement in Lighthouse Point takes 2-4 hours from protection to cleanup. Full-home jobs of 10-15 openings usually span 2-3 days, depending on the inspection schedule the city sets. We don’t quote calendar days without checking permit turnaround; Haven Clause 2 means we arrive on schedule, not on hope.
Most residential window installations we scope in Lighthouse Point fall between $650 and $2,400 per opening, with bay and bow projects running higher due to structural integration. The exact price comes from the measured survey, which we perform at no charge. Call (754) 600-8907 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Yes. We are active installers of both PGT WinGuard and CGI Estate Collection product lines, and we carry their OEM hardware, screen frames, and replacement glazing beads. If you have an existing PGT or CGI unit that needs service, repair, or replacement, we can identify the series from the frame profile and specify the correct replacement or repair part.
We do not use the term “emergency” for planned construction work. If you have a broken window, a failed unit, or storm damage that compromises security or weather protection, call (754) 600-8907; a live person answers 24/7 and we will schedule the earliest available survey and installation. True emergency board-up is a separate service; we can coordinate it if the opening cannot be secured before the replacement arrives.
Every installation is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, written into the Haven Standard, not offered as a courtesy. Beyond that, the manufacturer’s product warranty applies, typically 10 years on vinyl frames and 20 years on insulating glass units, varying by brand. We register the warranty in your name and include the documentation in your final packet.
Move furniture and wall hangings 3 feet from each opening, disable alarm sensors on the windows being replaced, and ensure access to the exterior for our crew’s ladders and material staging. We bring floor protection, dust containment, and debris removal; you do not need to provide anything. If you have pets, we recommend securing them in a separate room during the removal phase, which generates noise and dust.
Schedule Your Window Installation Service in Lighthouse Point Today
Call (754) 600-8907 to schedule your free measured survey. A live person will answer, 24/7. 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 on every opening. No change orders, no surprises, no verbal assurances that evaporate when the crew leaves. That’s the Haven Standard, and it’s how we’ve operated since 2012.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Lighthouse Point since 2012.