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Window replacement in Hollywood, FL typically runs $800 – $1,800 per impact-rated window installed, and most single openings take one day once the units arrive at our shop. We serve every Hollywood neighborhood, from the 1960s ranches in Hollywood Lakes to the newer stucco-block homes west of I-95 near Emerald Hills. If you’re pricing a job, call (817) 686-2228 and we’ll give you a written, line-item number before anything gets ordered. That’s how we run every Window Replacement project, and it’s what Hollywood homeowners tell us they couldn’t get from the last crew.
Why Meridian Windows & Doors Is Hollywood’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Elliot Vance leads our Hollywood window replacement work, and every job operates under The Garrison Standard, the fixed set of job-site rules we’ve followed since 2009. Our techs are background-checked and uniformed, so when someone walks through your Hollywood door, you know exactly who they are and what they’re there to do. The price went on paper before they arrived, and it doesn’t move at the door. That’s the Garrison Code: show up as promised, price honestly, leave the sill caulk clean.
Hollywood sits inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which changes how a window job has to be specified. The county requires a product-approval packet for every opening, and our crews run that paperwork daily. We respond to Hollywood calls from our South FL metro office, and homeowners in Driftwood, Boulevard Heights, and Royal Poinciana regularly request our team after a bid from an out-of-area contractor stalled at permit stage.
Window Glass Repair in Hollywood
Window glass repair in Hollywood usually means replacing a fogged or cracked insulated glass unit while keeping the existing frame, and it typically costs $250 – $650 per unit depending on whether the glazing is impact-rated. In our Hollywood service area, the most common reason for a glass-only repair is seal failure on a west-facing window that has baked in the South Florida sun for a decade. The glass unit fogs between the panes, and the honest fix is a new IGU, not a polish or a patch. Call (817) 686-2228 and we’ll tell you whether your window is a glass-only repair or a full replacement, and we’ll put the number in writing before you decide.
Fogged Glass Units
A fogged window in Hollywood is usually a failed seal, not a cleaning problem. Replacing the IGU restores the clear view and the insulating gas fill. We source units from ECO Window Systems and CWS, and we verify the Miami-Dade NOA before ordering.
Cracked Impact Pane
Hollywood’s large-missile impact glazing holds together when cracked, which is what it’s designed to do. A cracked outer pane doesn’t always require full frame replacement. We’ll check the frame and the design pressure rating, then quote the glass repair at a price that won’t move once we start.
Window Pane Replacement in Hollywood
Window pane replacement in Hollywood means replacing a single pane of glass rather than the whole window unit, and it runs $150 – $400 for a standard insulated pane, more for laminated impact glass matched to the existing frame. Hollywood homeowners ask for this after a stray golf ball near Hollywood Beach Golf Club or a storm-thrown branch hits a bedroom window. We measure the existing jamb and rough opening, not just the visible pane, so the new unit fits and carries the correct design pressure for the opening. That step prevents a reorder and a second inspection, which is the single most common delay in Window Replacement in Hollywood jobs we’re called to fix after another contractor walked away.
Single Pane vs. Insulated Unit
Some older Hollywood homes still carry single-pane windows in back bedrooms or laundry rooms. A pane-only replacement gets you glass now, but an insulated or impact unit gets you long-term performance. We’ll quote both so the decision is yours, in writing, before work begins.
Laminated Impact Panes
Hollywood’s wind zone means a pane replacement on a protected opening should carry the same rating as the original. We match laminated impact glass from CGI or ES Windows with the existing frame, and we check the product approval during measurement.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hollywood
Meridian Windows & Doors installs and services windows from eight manufacturer lines, and for Hollywood we regularly spec CGI, CWS, and ES Windows. We stock local replacement parts for these brands, so a sash or balance on a Hollywood home doesn’t mean a four-week wait while a warehouse in another state decides to ship. When a Hollywood customer has a window from ECO Window Systems or any of our portfolio brands, we can usually source the hardware fast because we carry inventory and have open accounts with those manufacturers. You get the right window for the opening, not the window that happens to be sitting in a distribution yard.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Hollywood Homes
- Sweating and fogged glass on west-facing windows. Years of afternoon sun on the Atlantic-facing side of Hollywood breaks down window seals. Homeowners along Hollywood Boulevard and near West Lake see it most after a decade of exposure, and the fix is an IGU swap, not a full frame job.
- Rotted frames on low-sill windows in older ranches. Hollywood’s 1950s and 1960s ranch stock, especially around Hollywood Lakes and Royal Poinciana, often has wood sashes that soaked up decades of humidity. Water intrusion at the sill rots the frame, so a replacement window needs a full-frame tear-out, not an insert.
- Permit packets rejected for missing product approvals. Broward County won’t approve a Hollywood window permit without the Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval for every opening. We see this stall jobs from contractors who don’t work the HVHZ daily. Getting the paperwork right before ordering saves two to four weeks.
- Shifting foundations in stucco-block homes moving openings out of square. Many Hollywood homes west of Dixie Highway sit on soil that shifts slightly with the wet and dry seasons. A measured template catches the difference between the stamped rough opening and what’s actually in the wall, so the new window fits the first time.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Hollywood, FL
An impact-rated replacement window in Hollywood runs $800 – $1,500 installed for a standard single-hung, and $900 – $1,800 for a single-hung with upgraded frame material. Larger or custom openings, common in the mid-century modern homes near Hollywood Lakes, push $2,500 – $5,000 per opening. Whole-home packages across a typical three-bedroom Hollywood ranch land between $8,000 and $25,000 or more, depending on the number of openings and the rating each one requires. Every Hollywood quote includes a free in-home measure and a written price before we order anything. Call (817) 686-2228 and ask for a line-item estimate, not a ballpark.
What Window Replacement Costs in Hollywood
Those ranges are real, and they hold across Driftwood, Boulevard Heights, and Emerald Hills. What moves the price in Hollywood is the opening count, the wind zone your street falls in, floor height for large custom units, and frame material. Vinyl runs lower than aluminum, and aluminum runs lower than wood-clad. Every impact window we install carries a design pressure rating matched to the opening, never above +/-100 PSF, because a higher rating is wasted money and a lower one fails inspection. The free in-home measure and written quote are how we start every Hollywood job, so you know the real number before a screw turns.
Florida Pays You Back
Hollywood homeowners can stack several incentives on a window replacement. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, and impact windows are a recognized hardening improvement. Florida’s sales-tax exemption on impact-resistant windows and doors takes the state tax off the purchase. The federal 25C energy credit covers 30% of the product cost, up to $600 per year, on qualifying energy-efficient units. And a wind-mitigation inspection, typically $75 – $150, often drops the windstorm portion of a Hollywood homeowner’s insurance premium by around 25% once the report is filed. Programs and carriers set the final numbers, and we can’t promise a specific credit, but we can document every unit so your paperwork is ready. The one-time comparison we tell Hollywood customers: impact windows are permanent, they’re already there when the storm warning hits, and no one has to haul shutter panels out of a garage at 10 p.m. We don’t sell shutters; we just tell you the operational difference.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hollywood
Meridian Windows & Doors serves Hollywood and the surrounding South FL metro, including North Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami Gardens, and Plantation. If you’re a few blocks outside Hollywood city limits, we still run a free in-home measure and put the price in writing before work starts. Call (817) 686-2228 and tell us your street; we’ll tell you when we can be there.
Serving Hollywood, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood 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 Replacement in Hollywood
Yes, Broward County requires a permit for replacement windows in Hollywood, and every opening must carry a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval. Hollywood sits inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so the county checks product-approval packets and design pressures during inspection. We pull the permit, attach the approvals, and route the inspection for you. Call (817) 686-2228 for a quote that includes permit fees.
Yes. Impact-rated windows in Hollywood use laminated glass with a low-E coating, a thin layer that reflects heat while letting light through. In a South Florida summer, that coating cuts solar heat gain through the glass, and Hollywood homeowners with full replacements often notice the difference on the next FPL bill, especially on western and southern exposures. The product alone is one piece of the picture, and we’ll show you what each unit does before you commit.
Yes, under Florida Statute 627.0629, a verified wind-mitigation inspection can reduce the windstorm portion of your insurance premium after impact windows are installed. Hollywood homeowners typically pay $75 – $150 for the inspection and average around a 25% credit on the windstorm premium line. The permit record from our job is the documentation you submit, and we make sure that record is complete when the inspection passes.
The two reasons a Hollywood window price changes mid-job are a permit rejection for a missing product approval and a measured opening that doesn’t match the stamped size. Both are caught during template and measurement, before installation, which is why we re-measure and re-verify every opening before ordering. The written price we give you stays fixed, because we build the permit and approval work into the estimate the first time.
We source from eight manufacturer lines, and for Hollywood we regularly install CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, PGT, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux products. The right brand depends on the opening size, the design pressure required, and the finish you want. We’ll show you the options and the written price for each, not the one that happens to be in stock.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner at Meridian Windows & Doors, serving Hollywood, FL.
Get Your Free Hollywood Window Replacement Estimate
Every Hollywood job starts with a free in-home measure and a written, line-item price. No ballparks, no change-order surprises at the door, no pressure. Call (817) 686-2228 to schedule your estimate, or ask for Elliot Vance directly. We answer the phone with a live person, day or night, every day of the year.