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We provide independent ES Windows service across Fort Lauderdale, from impact-rated retrofits in 1970s CBS homes to slider repairs on canal-facing properties. The one thing that makes our ES Windows work here different: we read HVHZ product approvals and NOA paperwork as part of every estimate, because Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements disqualify window and door products that are legal in Palm Beach County just thirty minutes north. If your ES Windows units are fogging, sticking, or failing to seal against wind-driven rain, call us at (754) 254-7676 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for ES Windows Service
We’ve installed and serviced ES Windows glazing on dozens of coastal, high-wind projects across Broward County. Our crews know the 7000 Series sliding glass door frames, the 5000 Series casement anchor systems, and the 3000 Series vinyl profiles from the inside out. We don’t sell windows; we bid the work that Fort Lauderdale’s salt air, canal humidity, and HVHZ code actually demand.
Grant Rowan, our owner, trained in the building trades program at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before years of residential and light commercial work taught him to read plans fast but without missing anything. For several years now, he and our crew have served Fort Lauderdale, including repeat work in Victoria Park, where older lots and mature landscaping demand tighter tolerances than most jobs. He’s known locally for straightforward estimates - line items in plain language, material brands listed by name, no bundled charges. Measure twice, write it down, then say it once.
We use ES Windows sales & service parts and procedures, but we are independent - not manufacturer-authorized. That means we source OEM replacement rollers, tracks, glazing gaskets, and locking hardware when the profile is still in production, and matching-quality aftermarket when it is not. If a frame is bowed, a sealed glass unit has failed, or the surrounding opening lacks HVHZ-compliant anchoring, we recommend full replacement rather than repair. Every quote is flat, written, and delivered before anyone picks up a tool. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, the price is written before anyone starts.
Common ES Windows Construction Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
- Corroded stainless-steel rollers and hinge pivots in sliding glass doors. Salt-laden air and blowing rain intrusion attack ES Windows 7000 Series sliders, especially units facing the Intracoastal and beach-adjacent corridors. We pull the panels, replace with stainless OEM or matching aftermarket rollers, and adjust the track so the door glides without a full replacement.
- HVHZ-rated laminated glazing seal failure. Repeated king-tide humidity and storm cycles degrade the edge seals on impact-rated units, causing fogging or delamination between the panes. We document the failure, verify the NOA is still current, and quote replacement sealed units with marine-grade perimeter sealant.
- Non-impact single-hung units lacking anchor straps for wind loads. Original ES Windows single-hung units from 1970s-1980s CBS homes in neighborhoods like Colee Hammock and Las Olas Isles were never designed for HVHZ wind loads. We document the existing anchorage during retrofits and install stainless anchor straps rated for the current code.
- Aluminum frame pitting and stucco-to-frame caulk joint failure. Wind-driven rain wicks into the rough opening through degraded caulk on ES Windows sliders, rotting framing behind the stucco. We cut back the stucco, inspect the substrate, and re-seal with marine-grade caulk matched to the canal-side exposure.
- Track misalignment from foundation settlement in flood-zone construction. Much of Fort Lauderdale sits at 6-9 feet above sea level within FEMA AE flood zones, and the ongoing street-raising program shifts utility depths and surface grades. We check level and plumb on every slider service call because the frame may have moved even if the hardware is sound.
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Fort Lauderdale’s 165+ miles of navigable waterways mean a disproportionate share of our ES Windows work is on finger-isle and Las Olas Isles homes where window and door units must not only carry HVHZ product approval but also hold up to constant salt spray and canal-side humidity - a work profile Coral Springs or Boca Raton never generates at this volume, unlike Bathroom Remodeling - Fort Lauderdale demand patterns. In Rio Vista we replaced eight original non-impact ES Windows single-hung units in a 1974 CBS home with HVHZ-approved impact sashes, adding stainless anchor straps and sealing the stucco-to-frame joints with marine-grade caulk against the canal-side exposure. Two months later a sliding ES Windows door at the same property stopped rolling cleanly; we pulled the panels, replaced the corroded OEM rollers with stainless units, and adjusted the track so it glided again without a full door replacement. That sequence - retrofit, then maintenance, both shaped by salt-air exposure - is typical of our Fort Lauderdale workload. No neighboring city’s housing stock and waterfront geography combine to produce it.
The city’s ongoing program of raising street grades and installing pump stations in chronically flooded areas adds another layer. Active construction sites near pump-station zones routinely encounter shifting utility depths and road closures mid-project, and permitted work in these corridors can face inspection delays tied to municipal infrastructure sequencing rather than our own schedule. We build that contingency into every written timeline we deliver.
ES Windows Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We work on the full ES Windows product line that appears in Fort Lauderdale’s housing stock:
- ES Windows 7000 Series - impact-rated aluminum sliding glass doors, common in post-2002 coastal construction and full-glass additions facing the water
- ES Windows 5000 Series - single-hung and casement impact windows, the standard retrofit choice for CBS homes upgrading to HVHZ compliance
- ES Windows 3000 Series - vinyl-framed impact windows, increasingly specified for energy-efficiency upgrades in Fort Lauderdale’s inland neighborhoods
- ES Windows non-impact single-hung replacement windows - from pre-2002 coastal installations, still present in thousands of 1970s-1980s homes throughout Victoria Park, Rio Vista, and Colee Hammock
Our Fort Lauderdale warehouse stocks OEM replacement rollers, tracks, glazing gaskets, and locking hardware for profiles still in production. When OEM parts are unavailable, we source matching-quality aftermarket with documented specifications. We carry marine-grade sealants and stainless anchor hardware as standard inventory, not special order, because canal-side homes here need them.
ES Windows Service Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Every project is quoted with a flat written price and written scope before work begins. No change proceeds without a signed change order. The discipline that has kept our projects within a few percent of the agreed cost across 4,000-plus jobs since 2007 applies to ES Windows work exactly as it does to Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale and other full remodels.
| Service | Price Range in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000-$25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500-$15,000 |
| Full Kitchen Remodeling | $14,000-$45,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400-$1,800 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000-$20,000 |
What drives the cost: the number of openings, whether the existing frames are HVHZ-compliant or require full rough-opening reconstruction, the floor level (scaffold or lift access on multi-story canal homes), and whether we encounter rotted substrate behind stucco-to-frame caulk failures. Our free estimate includes a documented photo record of every opening, a written scope with material brands listed by name, and a flat price with no bundled charges. Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule yours - estimates are free, and we deliver the written number before anyone picks up a tool.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 - ES Windows Construction in Fort Lauderdale
Yes. The ES Windows 5000 Series single-hung and casement impact windows and the 7000 Series sliding glass doors both carry HVHZ product approvals and NOAs valid for Fort Lauderdale installation. We verify the specific NOA number on every estimate because HVHZ requirements are stricter than the standards that apply in neighboring Palm Beach County. Call (754) 254-7676 and we’ll confirm your unit’s approval status at no charge.
Often yes, if the frame is straight and the glass unit is sound. Salt-laden air corrodes the stainless-steel rollers and hinge pivots in 7000 Series sliders, but the panels and frame may be fully serviceable. We pull the panels, inspect the track, replace with OEM or matching aftermarket stainless rollers, and adjust for level. If the frame is bowed or the sealed unit has failed, we quote replacement instead. Call (754) 254-7676 for a free inspection and written repair-versus-replace estimate.
Yes, and this is common in Fort Lauderdale. The original non-impact ES Windows single-hung units in 1970s-1980s CBS homes lack anchor straps strong enough for HVHZ wind loads. We remove the existing units, install stainless anchor straps rated for current code, and set HVHZ-approved replacement sashes with marine-grade perimeter sealant. The rough opening often needs reframing where wind-driven rain has wicked through failed caulk joints. We document the substrate condition with photos and include any reframing in the written scope before work starts.
Permitted work near active pump-station installation zones can face inspection delays tied to municipal infrastructure sequencing rather than our crew’s schedule. We monitor the city’s construction phasing in flood-prone corridors and build realistic timelines into every written estimate. Your project manager will flag any known sequencing risk before you sign. The work itself - installation, sealing, and anchoring - proceeds normally once inspections are cleared.
Yes. Kitchen and bathroom remodels are optimal timing for impact-window upgrades because the rough openings are already exposed and the wall finishes are being replaced. We coordinate the window installation with the cabinet, countertop, and backsplash sequence so the openings are sealed before interior finishes begin. Our Fort Lauderdale service area coverage includes full-project coordination across trades. Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule a free estimate that covers both the remodel scope and the window upgrade.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
We serve the full Fort Lauderdale metro and adjacent communities. Our crews are regularly in ES Windows service in Wilton Manors for mid-century home retrofits, ES Windows service in Oakland Park for CBS construction window replacements, and throughout Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and Lauderhill for impact-rated upgrades and slider repairs. Every visit includes a documented photo record as standard, not an add-on.
Book Your ES Windows Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll deliver a written price with line-item scope, material brands named, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise backed by The Haven Standard. No work starts until you have the number in writing. Background-checked, uniformed technicians; live person answering calls 24/7; documented photo record on every visit.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2007.