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Most windows in Lauderdale Lakes were installed when Lyndon Johnson was in office, and almost none of them meet today’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone code. That is not a criticism of your house. It is simply what happens when a city was built almost entirely between 1960 and 1980, and the building rules changed after Hurricane Andrew tore through South Florida. If you own a CBS block home here, the windows were almost certainly not part of the original construction. They were added later, sometimes carefully, sometimes not. TruePane Windows & Doors serves Lauderdale Lakes homeowners who want the work measured twice, quoted on paper, and installed so the opening stays dry through every July thunderstorm and September storm watch. Call (786) 743-5882, and a live person answers. We schedule free estimates throughout Lauderdale Lakes, and our crews know the difference between a 1968 opening and a 1978 one because they see both every week.
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.
Why Lauderdale Lakes Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Homeowners in East Gate and Oriole Estates tend to ask the same two questions: will the company still answer the phone next year, and will the warranty actually hold. We have been answering both questions the same way since Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008: yes, and yes, in writing. Every install is covered by our Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard. That means both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing before our truck leaves your driveway, with the durations stated plainly. No fine print that covers neither. No phone tag when something needs attention. Dale Kessler is a second-generation glazier, and the rule on his whiteboard has not changed in years of the family trade: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
We are an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including, PGT, and CGI. That matters in Lauderdale Lakes because most of the openings here require products with Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval. A homeowner who buys a window that fails approval after installation has paid twice: once for the window, once for the redo. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you see exactly what you are buying before you commit. Background-checked, uniformed technicians measure every opening twice, because a quarter-inch mistake in a concrete block opening means a buck-fill nightmare nobody wants. Reviews from Lauderdale Lakes homeowners repeatedly mention the same things: punctual arrival, clean work, and a warranty that required zero arguments.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Lauderdale Lakes
TruePane handles the full scope of window and door work in Lauderdale Lakes, from a single fogged bedroom window to a whole-house impact conversion. Here is how each service works in practice.
Window Installation
We install new windows into openings that are too often out of square because the home is forty or fifty years old and the concrete has settled. Every installation starts with measuring the rough opening twice, then preparing the masonry for a level, plumb set. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
Learn more about our Window Installation in Lauderdale Lakes.
Door Installation
Doors in Lauderdale Lakes CBS homes fail in predictable ways: hinge screws strip out of block, jambs absorb humidity and bind, and original hollow-core slabs warp. We replace entry, patio, and interior doors with units anchored for masonry, not drywall assumptions.
Learn more about our Door Installation in Lauderdale Lakes.
Window Replacement
Most replacements in Lauderdale Lakes involve removing original single-pane aluminum or jalousie windows and fitting code-compliant units into concrete openings. We handle the buck fill, the anchoring, and the waterproofing, not just the glass swap. A replacement that leaks air around the frame is no replacement at all.
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Impact Windows & Doors
Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone rules mean Impact Windows & Doors in Lauderdale Lakes require Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval. We install PGT, CGI, and other approved lines, and we register both warranty layers before we leave. The product approval number goes on the quote, not just in a brochure.
Energy-Efficient Windows
South Florida humidity punishes poor seals, and Lauderdale Lakes homes run air conditioning most of the year. We install Energy-Efficient Windows in Lauderdale Lakes with low-E, double-pane glass and insulated frames that cut the heat gain without sacrificing structural performance. You will see the difference on your FPL bill within a full season.
Sliding & Patio Doors
Original aluminum sliders from the 1960s and 1970s are heavy, corroded, and often missing their rollers. We replace them with modern Sliding & Patio Doors in Lauderdale Lakes that glide on stainless tracks and seal against wind-driven rain. Impact-rated sliders are available for any opening.
Glass Railing Systems
For raised patios, balconies, and stairwells, we install Glass Railing Systems in Lauderdale Lakes that meet current load requirements. The hardware is stainless or powder-coated aluminum, chosen for South Florida exposure rather than a dry climate catalog.
Custom Windows & Doors
Odd-size openings are the norm in Lauderdale Lakes, not the exception. We order fully custom units with lead times stated up front, and we measure twice so the custom order arrives true. No homeowner should have to rebuild a wall because a salesman guessed at a size.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lauderdale Lakes
TruePane technicians work throughout Lauderdale Lakes, with regular jobs in East Gate, Oriole Estates, Lauderdale Lakes East, and the residential blocks north of Oakland Park Boulevard. We also serve the condo and apartment communities along State Road 7 and the neighborhoods around Vincent Torres Memorial Park. Typical scheduling is straightforward: we confirm a two-hour arrival window, and we are there when we say.
- East Gate
- Oriole Estates
- Lauderdale Lakes East
- Neighborhoods along SR-7
- Areas near Vincent Torres Memorial Park
Why Lauderdale Lakes’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Lauderdale Lakes sits inland enough to avoid the salt-spray corrosion that eats aluminum frames in coastal cities like Lighthouse Point or Hillsboro Beach. What you get instead is year-round humidity that does two things: it oxidizes the original aluminum window frames, and it rots the wood bucks behind them. In a 1970s CBS home, that means the window may look fine from the living room while the frame-to-wall connection is quietly failing behind the stucco. We see chronic seal failure here earlier than in drier parts of Broward County, especially on west-facing bedroom windows that catch the full afternoon sun.
The bigger factor is the housing stock itself. Lauderdale Lakes was built mostly between 1960 and 1980, and the original window openings were sized for single-pane aluminum units or jalousie louvers. Those openings were never designed for modern impact windows, which are heavier and need proper anchoring. Our crews routinely carry masonry anchors and buck-filling foam on Lauderdale Lakes jobs, because rebuilding the rough opening is usually step one before any impact unit can even be measured. A contractor who shows up with only a caulk gun is not prepared for this city.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Lauderdale Lakes
Window and door pricing in Lauderdale Lakes depends on the opening condition, the product line, and whether you are replacing a single unit or redoing the whole house. Single window replacements here typically run $600-$1,800 installed, depending on size and glass package. Impact-rated replacements usually land between $900-$2,900 per opening once anchoring and buck work are included. Entry door replacements run $1,200-$4,000, and a full sliding patio door replacement with impact glass typically falls between $3,000-$7,500. These ranges assume a standard Lauderdale Lakes CBS opening. If your jalousie windows require masonry rebuild, the framing labor goes up. We quote every job on paper, side by side by manufacturer line, with no surprise line items on the bill. You will know the number before we start, and it will not change once work begins unless you change the scope. Call (786) 743-5882 for a free written estimate.
Service Area - Cities Near Lauderdale Lakes
TruePane serves homeowners across central and coastal Broward County. If you are in Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Beach, or Coconut Creek, our crews handle the same impact-window and door work under the same Keystone Standard. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our South Florida office in Miami, and crews serve Lauderdale Lakes locally.
Serving Lauderdale Lakes, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lauderdale Lakes 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 Windows & Doors in Lauderdale Lakes
Most impact window replacements in Lauderdale Lakes cost between $900 and $2,900 per opening installed, depending on size, manufacturer line, and how much masonry work the existing opening needs. Original 1960s and 1970s openings often require buck fill and anchor rebuilds before the new unit can be set, which adds labor. Call (786) 743-5882 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Yes. Lauderdale Lakes sits inside Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so replacement windows and doors must carry Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval. We only install approved lines, and the approval number appears on your quote. If a contractor cannot name the approval, that is a red flag.
Yes, and this is one of the most common jobs we do in Lauderdale Lakes. Jalousie windows are not eligible under current HVHZ rules, so the louvered glass has to come out and the rough opening gets rebuilt with masonry anchoring before an approved fixed, casement, or impact unit goes in. The process is straightforward, but it is not a glass-only swap.
No. TruePane works on fixed pricing with written line-item quotes. The number on the quote is the number on the bill, unless you ask us to change the scope mid-job. We also stand behind the work with the Done Right Promise, so if anything is not done right, we make it right without paperwork fights.
For a typical three-bedroom Lauderdale Lakes CBS home, whole-house window replacement usually takes three to five working days once the units arrive. Custom sizes add lead time, which we state up front. Most single-window and single-door jobs are completed in a single visit. Call (786) 743-5882 and we will give you a realistic schedule, not a hopeful one.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Lauderdale Lakes and surrounding Broward County communities.
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.
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What Neighbors Say About TruePane Windows & Doors
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local windows & doors pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Lauderdale Lakes Customers Say
"Whole-house window replacement at 71 years old is not something you want to do twice. Dale walked the house himself for the quote. Crew was the same three men all four days, and the foreman knew every window by room."
- Pat and Ray L."Eleven windows replaced in two days. The crew chief, Marcus, showed me the level on every single frame before they caulked it. My wife noticed the street noise was gone before I did."
- Ronald P."French doors to the patio, custom size because this house was built in 1961 and nothing is standard. Measured twice, three weeks to fabricate like they warned, and the install day they laid runners over my floors without being asked."
- Marie S.