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 runs $800 to $1,500 per impact-rated unit on most standard openings, with whole-home packages typically landing between $8,000 and $25,000 depending on opening count and glass package. Every permitted replacement here must carry a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval because Lighthouse Point sits entirely inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. That fact shapes the quote before labor even enters the conversation. Our Window Installation team works directly with Lighthouse Point homeowners to scope the glass, confirm the design pressures, and lock a written price before the first screw turns. Call (682) 281-2168 to schedule a free in-home measure.
Why Juniper Windows & Doors Is Lighthouse Point’s Preferred Window Installation Company
Lighthouse Point homeowners deal with a specific set of conditions: salt air off the Intracoastal, high wind loads on canal-front elevations, and older mid-century homes where original aluminum frames have seen better decades. We know the difference between a sound jamb worth keeping and one hiding rot behind the trim. Sean Mackey, who leads our team, insists on one standard: every Lighthouse Point job gets a written price before anything starts, and every installation is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise, parts and labor, in writing, for a full year.
Homeowners here tell us the same thing: they spent more time comparing window packages than they expected, and they want someone who speaks the language without talking down to them. We stock parts locally for Lighthouse Point customers, which means less waiting when a sash or balance needs replacing. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, calls are answered by a live person 24/7, and the Relay Standard puts the whole job on your phone: live arrival time, before-and-after photos, and a digital invoice you can pay from a link.
Double Hung Windows in Lighthouse Point
Double Hung Windows are one of the most common replacements we install across Lighthouse Point, especially on the 1960s and 1970s ranch-style homes along NE 31st Avenue and the streets branching off Sample Road. These units give you two operable sashes, which means better ventilation on both floors and easier cleaning from inside. In Lighthouse Point, impact-rated double hung windows generally run $900 to $1,800 per unit installed, depending on the size of the rough opening and whether we’re doing a full tear-out or a pocket replacement.
What the Install Involves
We remove the interior stops and old sash first, then inspect the jamb. If the existing frame is square and free of rot, a pocket install keeps the original frame in place and drops the new unit in. If the wood or masonry behind the trim is compromised, we pull the whole thing and reframe with fresh flashing and a sill pan. That second path costs more, but skipping it in Lighthouse Point means water gets behind the stucco and you’re paying for rot repair in three years.
When to Choose Them
Double hungs work well on the second floor of Lighthouse Point homes, where horizontal rollers can feel awkward to operate on a narrow balcony. They also match the visual rhythm of older Florida homes better than a wall of fixed glass. If you have an east-facing bedroom wall catching morning heat, ask us about a low-E insulated glass unit with a SHGC under 0.25. That single choice drops heat gain more than any frame material.
Vinyl Windows in Lighthouse Point
Vinyl Windows are the workhorse of mid-priced window replacements in Lighthouse Point, and for good reason. They do not rot, they do not need painting, and they handle salt air better than untreated aluminum. A standard impact-rated vinyl single-hung in Lighthouse Point runs $800 to $1,200 per opening installed. Large or custom configurations, like a three-lite slider across a canal-facing living room wall, push into the $2,500 to $5,000 range.
Why Vinyl Makes Sense Here
Vinyl frames have a lower U-factor than aluminum when both are non-thermally-broken, and with the new Florida energy code tightening SHGC requirements, that efficiency edge matters. On Lighthouse Point homes where the original windows were single-pane aluminum, swapping to vinyl with an insulated glass unit cuts airborne noise from the Intracoastal and lowers the cooling load in summer. We pair PGT or CGI vinyl products with the right design pressure for the opening, never assuming one rating fits every wall.
What to Watch For
Not all vinyl is equal. A thinner extrusion flexes in high wind and can bind the sash over time. We spec heavier multi-chamber profiles for Lighthouse Point openings that face open water or sit on an exposed corner lot. And if the existing opening is out of square by more than a quarter inch, we address the framing before the unit goes in. Shim-and-pray is not an installation method.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lighthouse Point
We stock and install from eight product lines, and for Lighthouse Point homes the heavy hitters are PGT, CGI, and CWS. Why those three here? PGT’s WinGuard line carries Miami-Dade NOA approvals across a wide range of sizes, which simplifies permitting on standard openings south of Sample Road. CGI has a strong aluminum impact lineup that suits the mid-century look along NE 28th Court. CWS offers custom configurations when a canal-facing wall calls for a wide fixed center with venting sidelites. Because we service these brands daily, we can source replacement sashes, balances, and hardware faster than a big box that special-orders everything. That local parts access keeps Lighthouse Point projects moving.
Common Window Installation Problems We See in Lighthouse Point Homes
- Rot behind the original trim. On older masonry and frame homes, water gets behind the jamb for years before anyone notices. We find failed flashing and soft wood on roughly a third of full tear-outs in Lighthouse Point, which is why our quotes include a contingency line for reflashing and sill pan replacement.
- Wrong design pressure for the exposure. A window rated for the interior of a neighborhood off NE 31st Court may not be legal on a canal-front wall. We check each opening’s required rating, not the whole house, because one wall can need a higher number than the rest.
- Aluminum-to-impact swaps without frame inspection. Homeowners sometimes assume a “straight swap” is simple. In Lighthouse Point’s salt air, the original aluminum frames often have corroded weep holes and frozen tracks. Reusing a bad frame means the new glass is only as good as the weakest piece holding it.
- SHGC mismatches on sun-exposed walls. A west-facing sliding glass door in Lighthouse Point takes a beating every afternoon. Spec the wrong solar heat gain coefficient and the room never cools. We match SHGC to each elevation, not just to the product line.
Pricing for Window Installation in Lighthouse Point, FL
Here is what we quote on Lighthouse Point homes right now: impact-rated single-hung windows run $900 to $1,800 installed per unit. Standard fixed or picture windows sit in the $800 to $1,500 range. Large custom openings and multi-lite sliders span $2,500 to $5,000. Whole-home packages for a typical three-bedroom Lighthouse Point house fall between $8,000 and $25,000, driven mostly by opening count, floor height, and whether the opening needs a full Miami-Dade NOA unit or qualifies for a like-for-like swap. We give every homeowner a written line-item quote before any work begins, so the number on paper is the number you pay. Estimates are free. Call (682) 281-2168.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lighthouse Point
Our crews work across South Florida, including Window Installation in Lighthouse Point, plus nearby Miami, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, and Pembroke Pines. If you live in one of those cities, the same written pricing, live phone support, and product access applies. Scheduling is coordinated from our South FL office; local crews handle the jobs.
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 About Window Installation in Lighthouse Point
Yes, any permitted window replacement in Lighthouse Point requires a permit and a final inspection because the city sits inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Each window must carry a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval number matching the specific size and configuration. We pull permits on every job and handle the inspection scheduling. Call (682) 281-2168 to confirm your project scope, and we will tell you what the permit path looks like before you commit.
Sometimes. A pocket replacement works if the existing frame is square, solid, and free of rot. In Lighthouse Point homes near salt water, we often find corrosion or water damage that means the frame has to go. We will not know until we open the wall during tear-out, which is why our quotes include a written contingency line. If the jamb is sound, you save money. If it is not, you know what the additional scope costs before we start.
Opening count, glass package, floor height, and whether the opening requires a full Miami-Dade NOA window versus a like-for-like swap. Design pressure and SHGC requirements can change per elevation. A canal-facing wall may need a higher rating than a street-facing bedroom, and that changes the glass. We line-item every driver in the quote, so you see exactly where the dollars go. Estimates are free at (682) 281-2168.
Custom fabrication runs six to eight weeks for impact-rated units out of PGT or CGI’s Florida plants. Once the windows arrive, most Lighthouse Point homes are installed in one to three days depending on opening count. Final inspection typically happens within a week of completion. We do not rush the schedule by skipping permit steps; we give you a realistic calendar at the quote.
Most Florida carriers offer windstorm-premium credits after a wind-mitigation inspection, and homeowners commonly see around 25% off the windstorm portion of the premium. The inspection costs $75 to $150, and impact-rated windows with the right NOA documentation are one of the strongest credit triggers. Ask your carrier for their specific worksheet, and we will give you the product documentation to support it. Call (682) 281-2168 to get your opening count and spec sheet started.
What Window Installation Costs in Lighthouse Point
Impact windows generally run $800 to $1,500 per unit installed across Lighthouse Point. Impact single-hungs run $900 to $1,800, while large or custom openings like a four-panel sliding wall sit in the $2,500 to $5,000 range. Whole-home packages on a standard three- or four-bedroom house land between $8,000 and $25,000. The big movers here are opening count, wind exposure, floor height, and whether the wall faces open water. A canal-front elevation needs design pressures matched to that specific opening, and a second-story install adds lift and access costs. We never exceed a design pressure of +/-100 PSF because no residential opening in Lighthouse Point requires more. The free in-home measure gives you a written quote with every line item disclosed. Call (682) 281-2168.
Florida Pays You Back
Florida incentives can recover a real chunk of the cost. My Safe Florida Home matching grants cover up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, and impact windows are one of the eligible improvements when the home qualifies. Florida also exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax, which saves you the full tax rate at purchase. On the federal side, the 25C energy credit returns 30% of product cost on qualifying high-efficiency units, up to $600 per year. And once your wind-mitigation inspection is done, most carriers apply a windstorm-premium credit around 25% on the windstorm portion of the bill. We can not guarantee program approval or a carrier credit, because the final numbers come from Tallahassee or your insurer. What we can do is hand you the product documentation and NOA numbers to support the application. Call (682) 281-2168 and we will walk you through which incentives apply to your opening list.
A Lighthouse Point Project, Start to Finish
Homeowners here ask us one question more than any other: what does the process actually look like. On a recent canal-front home off NE 26th Avenue, our crew replaced a failing set of builder-grade single-pane sliders with PGT impact-rated double-hung units, swapping the old glazing for a low-E insulated glass unit to cut heat gain. We reused the existing openings where the jamb was sound, but one side needed reflashing and a fresh sill pan after we found rot behind the original trim. The homeowner got a wind-mitigation report showing every opening was impact-rated, which fed straight into their insurance credit paperwork. That is what a properly scoped Lighthouse Point job looks like: the glass package selected before labor is quoted, the tear-out inspected before the unit goes in, and the paperwork ready for your carrier when the inspector signs off.
If you are pricing window installation in Lighthouse Point, do not settle for a quote that skips the wind zone conversation. Impprated glass in an HVHZ home is not optional hardware; it is the legal floor. We will tell you exactly which openings need a full Miami-Dade NOA window, which can accept a like-for-like swap, and what the tear-out might uncover. Every quote is written, line-itemed, and fixed before we order a single unit. Call (682) 281-2168 to schedule your free in-home measure and get the number in writing.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows & Doors, serving Lighthouse Point and the surrounding South Florida area as part of the Relay Home Co. family, founded in 2001.