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We provide independent PGT installation and repair service across Fort Lauderdale - not as an authorized dealer, but as a construction firm that has worked with PGT impact windows and doors under South Florida’s strictest code requirements for years, alongside our Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale. The one thing that makes our PGT work here different is that we verify HVHZ product approval numbers before we ever order a unit, because Fort Lauderdale sits in Broward County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, where materials legal in Palm Beach County won’t pass inspection. Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule your free estimate.
Why Fort Lauderdale Residents Choose Us for PGT Service
We’ve been working on Fort Lauderdale homes since Grant Rowan brought the crew down from broader South Florida operations, and in that time we’ve learned that PGT products here don’t fail the way they fail inland, a principle we also apply to our Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Lauderdale. The salt air off the Intracoastal, the king-tide flooding in finger-isle neighborhoods, the UV load on east-facing glass - these aren’t abstract risks. They’re what we account for when we spec stainless hardware instead of standard, or when we recommend vinyl frames over aluminum for a waterfront property in Rio Vista.
Grant grew up watching crews retrofit older homes in the Beverly Hills hills, then trained at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before years of residential and light commercial work taught him to read plans fast but without missing anything. That background shows up in how we scope PGT jobs in Fort Lauderdale: line items in plain language, material brands named, no bundled charges. Measure twice, write it down, then say it once.
We source PGT sales & service parts - rollers, tracks, gaskets, hardware - from OEM channels whenever available. When PGT discontinues a part or the lead time stretches past what’s reasonable for a Fort Lauderdale homeowner heading into hurricane season, we use high-quality aftermarket equivalents and document the substitution in writing. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, the price is written before anyone starts. Under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, if it’s not done right, we make it right.
Common PGT Construction Problems We Solve in Fort Lauderdale
- Corrosion and pitting of aluminum frame finish - The marine environment in Las Olas Isles and Rio Vista accelerates oxidation far beyond inland rates. We see this on PGT WinGuard Aluminum units where the anodized finish has degraded enough that the frame itself is compromised. When the metal is pitted through, replacement is the only code-compliant option.
- Water intrusion through failed weatherstripping and gaskets - Fort Lauderdale’s driving rain events, compounded by king-tide flooding in low-lying neighborhoods, push water past deteriorated seals on PGT sliding glass doors. The damage shows up as staining on interior drywall or, in older CBS homes with no moisture barrier, as efflorescence on the block itself.
- Roller and track wear on heavy impact sliders - PGT Winguard Sliding Glass Doors are built to stop debris at 140 mph, but that mass wears rollers and deforms tracks over years of daily use. Misalignment follows, and once the door won’t seat square in its frame, the impact rating is theoretical. We replace the operating hardware with OEM-spec stainless-steel components rated for salt-air exposure.
- Impact glass seal failure (fogging between panes) - After 10-15 years of Fort Lauderdale’s intense UV and heat cycling, the edge seals on older WinGuard units fail. This cannot be repaired. The insulated glass unit must be replaced, and we verify that the new sash carries current HVHZ approval before we order it.
- Frame damage from shifting substrate in flood-prone lots - In Victoria Park and Colee Hammock, where mature landscaping and older lot drainage create saturated soils, we’ve seen PGT door frames rack out of square as the concrete stoop or patio settles. The door still closes, but the locking points no longer engage fully, which voids the impact rating.
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Fort Lauderdale is in Broward County, one of only two Florida counties designated a High Velocity Hurricane Zone. This isn’t a paperwork distinction - it changes what PGT products we can legally install. Every impact window and door must carry a separate HVHZ product approval, a stricter standard than neighboring Palm Beach County requires. We’ve had to reject PGT units that the homeowner sourced online because the approval sticker showed Miami-Dade or standard Florida Product Approval, not the Broward HVHZ number. The inspector won’t accept it, and we won’t install it. This is why we verify approval numbers before ordering, and why our Fort Lauderdale service area quotes include that verification as a line item. The city’s ongoing street-raising and pump-station program in finger-isle neighborhoods adds another layer: permitted work near an active municipal infrastructure zone can face inspection delays tied to city sequencing rather than our schedule. We build that possibility into our timeline conversations upfront.
PGT Models & Products We Service in Fort Lauderdale
We work with the full PGT residential line: WinGuard Aluminum Impact Windows, WinGuard Vinyl Impact Windows, Winguard Sliding Glass Doors, and Solarban Low-E Impact Glass configurations. Our Fort Lauderdale warehouse stocks common OEM replacement parts - rollers, tracks, weatherstripping kits, and locking hardware - for faster turnaround on service calls. For full replacements, we order factory-direct with HVHZ approval verification built into the procurement process. Vinyl frames have become our default recommendation for waterfront properties in Fort Lauderdale because they don’t corrode, though aluminum still makes sense inland where salt exposure is minimal and the homeowner wants the slimmer sight lines.
PGT Service Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
| Service | Price Range in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000-$25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500-$15,000 |
These ranges reflect full-service work: removal of existing units, rough-opening repair if needed, installation of HVHZ-approved PGT products with proper flashing and sealant, and debris haul-away. What drives cost is the condition of the existing opening (water-damaged stucco or rotted sill plates add labor), the size and quantity of units, and whether we’re matching existing interior trim or replacing it. Every quote is flat-priced with a written scope - no change proceeds without a signed change order, which is the discipline that has kept our projects within a few percent of the agreed number across 4,000-plus jobs. Call (754) 254-7676 for your free estimate; we’ll review your specific opening conditions and give you a number you can screenshot and compare.
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 - PGT Construction in Fort Lauderdale
Yes, we install PGT impact windows in Fort Lauderdale’s HVHZ regularly, but only units that carry the specific Broward County HVHZ product approval. We verify this approval number before ordering. Call (754) 254-7676 and we’ll check your selections against the approved products list at no charge.
Not always. If the frame is square and the glass seals are intact, we can often replace the rollers, track cap, and hardware with OEM or equivalent stainless-steel components. If the frame itself is pitted through or racked out of square, replacement is the only code-compliant path. We assess this on site and give you both options in writing.
Salt air accelerates the oxidation of aluminum frame finishes, particularly on homes within a few blocks of the Intracoastal or ocean. PGT’s anodized finish holds up better than paint, but after 15-20 years in a marine environment like Rio Vista or Las Olas Isles, pitting is common. Vinyl frames avoid this entirely, which is why we often recommend them for waterfront Fort Lauderdale properties.
Yes. We have crew availability for storm-damage board-up and temporary sealing, followed by permanent PGT replacement once the insurance assessment is complete. Our 24/7 live answering means you reach a person, not a voicemail tree, and every visit includes a documented photo record. Call (754) 254-7676 - we prioritize Fort Lauderdale properties with compromised impact openings.
PGT maintains OEM parts support for most WinGuard lines going back 15-20 years. For discontinued hardware, we source aftermarket equivalents that meet the original load and cycle specifications, and we document the substitution in your project file. If you’re unsure of your unit’s age or model, we can identify it from the etched code on the glass spacer.
Service Areas Near Fort Lauderdale
We serve Fort Lauderdale directly, with regular work in PGT service in Wilton Manors and PGT service in Oakland Park, plus Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and Lauderhill. The same HVHZ rules apply across Broward County, so our approval-verification process is consistent regardless of which municipality your property sits in.
Book Your PGT Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Call (754) 254-7676 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll review your PGT units, verify what HVHZ approvals your project requires, and deliver a written price before any work starts. Every crew is background-checked and uniformed; every visit includes a documented photo record. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to all Fort Lauderdale PGT work - if it’s not done right, we make it right.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2007.