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AfterMr-Glass Construction in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Rowan Construction Group Fort Lauderdale
We provide independent Mr-Glass service across Fort Lauderdale, from frameless shower enclosures in Rio Vista to custom mirror installs along the beach corridors. The one thing that makes our Mr-Glass work here different is this: Broward County is one of only two Florida counties designated a High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so every glass panel and hardware spec we quote has to carry its own HVHZ product approval - a separate standard that disqualifies materials legal just one county north in Palm Beach. Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule your free estimate.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for Mr-Glass Service
We’ve installed and repaired Mr-Glass products in Fort Lauderdale long enough to know how the hardware behaves when salt air blows through the intracoastal every afternoon. Grant Rowan, who leads our crew, trained in the building trades program at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before putting in years reading plans and running residential jobs. He grew up watching crews retrofit older homes in the Beverly Hills hills, and that early sense of careful site work still shows up in how we scope a Mr-Glass job - line items in plain language, material brands named, no bundled charges.
We stock OEM Mr-Glass hinges, handles, seals, and channels locally for fast turnaround. Aftermarket hinges often lack the exact hole patterns and load ratings for these doors, so we don’t use them unless the OEM part is discontinued. Our techs are background-checked and uniformed; a live person answers calls 24/7; and every visit includes a documented photo record as standard, not an upgrade. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, the price is written before anyone picks up a tool. That’s been our practice since 2007.
Common Mr-Glass Construction Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
- Salt-air corrosion on aluminum frames and hinges. Fort Lauderdale’s 165-plus miles of navigable waterways mean more of our Mr-Glass work sits in beach- and intracoastal-adjacent homes than anywhere else in Broward County. The aluminum frames, hinges, and header bars on Mr-Glass enclosures pit and whiten far faster here than in Coral Springs or Lauderhill. We replace corroded hardware with OEM Mr-Glass parts rated for the actual coastal exposure.
- Hard-water etching and mineral staining on clear panels. Fort Lauderdale’s water runs hard, and the factory-applied coating on older Mr-Glass panels eventually wears through. Once that happens, daily spotting etches into the glass itself. We assess whether polishing can restore clarity or if the panel needs replacement.
- Silicone and sweep-seal failure at bottom channels and wall joints. Water migrates onto the bathroom floor, and in Fort Lauderdale’s older CBS homes - many built before modern moisture barriers - that water finds the door frame and subfloor fast. We pull the old sealant, dry the channel, and reinstall with marine-grade silicone that holds up to the humidity.
- Sagging or binding frameless doors from wall settlement. The sandy soils and shallow footings common in Fort Lauderdale’s postwar neighborhoods let walls shift seasonally. Pivot and hinge bolts loosen, doors drag on the sill, and the glass misaligns. We reset anchors and realign before the stress cracks the tempered panel.
- Failed hardware from king-tide flooding and pump-station zone moisture. In chronically flooded areas where the city is raising street grades and installing pump stations, crawl spaces and slab perimeters stay wet longer. That extra humidity accelerates hardware degradation on ground-floor and basement-level Mr-Glass installations in neighborhoods like Colee Hammock.
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Fort Lauderdale’s dual reality - HVHZ glazing rules plus extreme salt exposure - shapes every Mr-Glass decision we make. The same Mr-Glass frameless enclosure that passes permitting in Boca Raton can be rejected here if the glass or hardware lacks its own HVHZ product approval, a separate and stricter standard that adds cost and limits supplier options. We verify approval numbers before we quote so the permit doesn’t stall mid-project. And because so many Fort Lauderdale homes sit on finger isles or beach corridors with direct intracoastal or ocean exposure, the salt-air corrosion we see on Mr-Glass pivot hinges and header bars is aggressive enough that we plan hardware replacement on a shorter cycle than the manufacturer recommends for inland use. A homeowner on Las Olas Isles called us about a Mr-Glass frameless shower door that had started dragging on the sill and weeping onto the tile floor. Our tech pulled the door, found the pivot hinge gaskets had deformed from years of salt-air humidity and the wall anchor bolts had begun to pull loose, cleaned and reset the anchors, installed OEM Mr-Glass pivot hardware and a new bottom sweep, and the door swung clean again without a full replacement. That’s the kind of repair-versus-replace judgment we apply every time - measure twice, write it down, then say it once.
Mr-Glass Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We work across the full Mr-Glass residential line: the Frameless Shower Door series in 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch tempered glass with headerless or minimal-header configurations; Semi-Frameless and Fully Framed Shower Enclosures; and Mirror and Custom Glass products including beveled and polished-edge mirrors. For Fort Lauderdale’s Mr-Glass sales & service, we keep OEM replacement hinges, pivot sets, handles, seals, and bottom sweeps in stock because the HVHZ-compliant hardware pool is narrower than in non-HVHZ counties. We only recommend full unit replacement when the tempered glass is chipped at the edge, scratched through its coating, or the wall opening has shifted beyond what new hardware can safely align.
Mr-Glass Service Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Every project gets a flat written price before work starts, with material brands listed by name and no bundled charges. Here’s what Mr-Glass shower and bath work runs in Fort Lauderdale:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Frameless Glass Shower Enclosure Installation | $4,500-$12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation (including Mr-Glass door) | $4,500-$12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500-$10,000 |
| Shower Replacement | $3,000-$8,500 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800-$3,000 |
Cost drivers include HVHZ product-approval requirements (limiting hardware options and adding freight), the condition of existing waterproofing behind the enclosure, and whether wall settlement requires anchor resetting or structural correction. Our quote includes the written scope, the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and a documented photo record. Call (754) 254-7676 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
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 - Mr-Glass Construction in Fort Lauderdale
Yes. Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone designation requires every glazing product to carry its own HVHZ approval, separate from standard Florida Building Code compliance. The same Mr-Glass unit legal in Palm Beach County can be rejected on a Fort Lauderdale permit. We verify approval numbers before quoting so your inspection passes the first time.
Every 4 to 6 years for homes within a few blocks of the intracoastal or ocean, versus 7 to 10 years inland. Salt-air corrosion accelerates pitting and gasket deformation. We inspect hardware during any service call and flag what needs attention before it damages the glass or the surrounding structure. Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule an inspection - estimates are free.
Usually, yes. Most sagging comes from loose pivot bolts or wall anchors that have shifted in sandy soils, not from glass failure. We reset anchors, replace worn gaskets with OEM Mr-Glass parts, and realign the door. Full replacement is only necessary when the tempered glass is damaged or the wall opening has moved beyond safe realignment.
3/8-inch minimum for standard enclosures, 1/2-inch for doors over 30 inches wide or headerless configurations. The heavier glass resists flex during the pressure cycles of hurricane season and meets HVHZ load requirements that thinner panels cannot satisfy.
Yes. We scope the full wet-area assembly - demolition, substrate prep, waterproofing membrane, tile or solid-surface walls, and the Mr-Glass enclosure - because a frameless door is only as good as the wall it’s hung from. This is why we also offer Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale as a complete service. One written price covers the scope; no change proceeds without a signed change order.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
We serve the full Fort Lauderdale service area and surrounding communities including Mr-Glass service in Wilton Manors, Mr-Glass service in Oakland Park, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and Lauderhill. Crews carry the same OEM parts inventory and HVHZ documentation across all locations.
Book Your Mr-Glass Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll review your existing Mr-Glass enclosure or new installation needs, verify HVHZ compliance for your permit, and deliver a written price before any work starts. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every job, backed by The Haven Standard terms page, not an asterisk.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2007.