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Window replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea isn’t a simple swap-out job. Every property in this town, from the beachfront condos along El Mar Drive to the 1950s cottages off Commercial Boulevard, sits less than a mile from the Atlantic. That means salt air works on your frames year-round, and Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone code applies to every opening you replace. TruePane Windows & Doors has been doing this work the right way since 2008, and we’re the crew you call when you want it done once, with the paperwork to prove it. Call (850) 303-7739 for a free estimate.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s Window Replacement Company
We’re not the cheapest bid in town, and we won’t pretend to be. What we are is the company that shows up, measures twice, quotes manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and registers both warranty layers before our truck leaves your driveway. Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 on a rule that’s been on the whiteboard ever since: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That standard runs through every install we do in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, from a single jalousie conversion in a Bel-Air cottage to a full-frame replacement on a third-floor condo near Anglin’s Square.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. They treat your home the way they’d treat their own mother’s. And when you call us at (850) 303-7739, a live person picks up. Not a voicemail tree, not a callback form. We’ve been serving Broward County long enough that our customers know they can reach us at 2 a.m. the night a window fails ahead of a storm, and we’ll have a plan before sunrise.
Every Window Replacement we install in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea carries our Done Right Promise: if it’s not right, we make it right, with no paperwork and no arguing. It’s that simple.
Our Window Replacement Services in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Here’s what we actually do in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and why each job matters differently in this town than it does a few miles west.
Full Frame Replacement
A full frame replacement means we pull the entire old window out of the opening, including the frame, sill pan, and interior trim. In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, this is the job we recommend most often, because the original frames in 1950s and 60s CBS cottages are frequently corroded beyond salvage. You can’t see the damage until the old sash comes out, and by then the only honest fix is a complete reset of the opening. Full frame replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea typically runs $1,800 to $3,400 per opening, depending on size and product line.
Insert Window Replacement
An insert, sometimes called a pocket replacement, fits a new sash and frame inside the existing opening. It works when the surrounding frame and sill pan are still structurally sound. In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, we’re selective about this: if there’s any pitting on the aluminum or evidence of water intrusion behind the frame, an insert hides the problem instead of fixing it. Insert replacements here typically cost $1,200 to $2,200 per window.
Storm Window Replacement
If you have an older coastal cottage with original wood or aluminum windows, storm windows may be the practical middle step. But keep this in mind: Broward County’s HVHZ code doesn’t care about a storm window. If the primary window isn’t impact-rated, you haven’t met the requirement. We’ll give you straight advice on where storm windows make sense and where they’re just delaying a full replacement. Storm window replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea runs $400 to $900 per unit installed.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Salt air isn’t your only weather problem. Constant humidity and thermal cycling off the Atlantic destroys seals, fogs glass units, and drives your cooling bill up through a roof that’s already fighting the Florida sun. We quote low-E glass with argon fill, thermally broken frames, and corrosion-rated hardware as standard on energy-efficiency upgrades in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. These windows run $1,400 to $2,800 per opening, and the Florida heat means the payback window is shorter than most homeowners expect.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
We’re authorized installers for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea we lean on the ones that hold up to salt and wind:, PGT, CGI, ES Windows. We quote them side by side on paper so you can see exactly what each line costs and what you’re getting for it. Need parts for an existing brand we didn’t install? We can source them. We keep local knowledge of which manufacturers have the shortest lead times for Broward County, and that matters when a window fails in August.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Homes
- Corroded aluminum frames: White powder and pitting on aluminum is salt spray doing its work. In LBTS, this happens on every property in town, not just oceanfront units. Once the frame loses structural integrity, an insert is no longer an option.
- Fogged insulated glass units: Constant humidity off the Atlantic exploits every weak seal. When you see fog between the panes, the argon is gone and the window’s insulating value is a fraction of original. The fix is a new glass unit, not a cleaning.
- Non-impact jalousies and single-pane sliders: These are the most common windows in 1950s-70s LBTS buildings, and they fail HVHZ product approval. When an inspector halts your permit because the windows don’t meet code, you lose time and money. We convert these to compliant impact windows regularly.
- Failed flashing and sill pans: Behind many original installations, the flashing tape has disintegrated and the sill pan is rusted through. You won’t see it until we pull the old window. That’s why we inspect the full opening on every job before quoting.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Here’s what you should expect when you price windows in this market. A typical full frame replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea runs $1,800 to $3,400 per opening. Insert replacements run $1,200 to $2,200. Storm windows run $400 to $900 per unit. Energy-efficient impact windows run $1,400 to $2,800 per opening. What moves the number: product line, glass package, whether we’re replacing the sill pan, and how many units you’re doing at once. We’ll quote it all in writing, line by line, and the price on the quote is the price on the bill. Call (850) 303-7739 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
If you live just outside town, we cover Window Replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and the surrounding communities regularly. That includes Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Sunrise, and Tamarac. Same crew, same standards, same warranty paperwork.
Serving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 - Window Replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Every window installed in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea must carry a Florida Building Code product approval for the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. That means the entire assembly, frame and glass together, has been tested and approved for Broward County’s wind load and missile impact standards. A compliant quote from us lists the approval numbers for every product line we’re proposing, so you can verify it yourself before you sign. Call (850) 303-7739 and we’ll walk you through it.
No. Jalousies are explicitly prohibited under current Florida HVHZ standards, and there is no repair path to compliance. If you’re replacing them, the opening must be brought up to current impact requirements. We do jalousie-to-impact conversions more often in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea than almost anywhere else in Broward, because the town’s mid-century housing stock is full of them. Call us for a free assessment.
Salt air means we specify corrosion-rated hardware, 316 stainless steel sill pans where replacement is needed, and thermally broken frames that resist the pitting and powder corrosion that eats standard aluminum. We include these in the quote as line items, not as vague “coastal package” upcharges. If a bid from someone else doesn’t mention corrosion-rated hardware for a property in LBTS, that’s your signal to ask more questions.
A proper permit for window replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea involves at least two inspections: a rough inspection after the new openings are set and flashed but before trim covers the work, and a final inspection after installation is complete. The inspector verifies product approval numbers, attachment methods, and flashing. We pull the permit, schedule the inspections with the town, and stand with the inspector while they review the job.
It matters a great deal. If you have documented, permitted, HVHZ-compliant impact windows and your home suffers storm damage, the insurance math changes. You have a paper trail showing the openings met code at the time of installation, which simplifies the claim review and can reduce what an adjuster questions. If the windows were unpermitted or non-compliant, the claim gets harder. We register your warranty layers and hand you the permit records, so the documentation is there when you need it.
When you need window replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea done right, call (850) 303-7739. We’ll quote you honestly, install it correctly, and stand behind the work in writing. That’s the deal. It’s been the deal since 2008.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors.
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.