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Window Replacement in Davie, FL: What It Costs and How Long It Takes

Davie Windows & Doors replacement typically runs $4,500-$15,000 for a full-home project and takes 2-5 days from start to finish, depending on how many openings we’re working with and whether your home needs structural adjustments. Most Davie homeowners with 1960s-1980s CBS ranch homes call us when they feel drafts, see fogged glass, or get sticker shock from cooling bills that keep climbing. If that’s where you are, call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk your property with you, measure every opening, and put together a written estimate with no pressure to commit.

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How We Replace Windows - The Real Process From First Call to Final Walkthrough

We’ve refined this into five clear stages so you know exactly what’s happening and when you need to make decisions.

Stage 1: On-site assessment and spec selection (1-2 hours)

We show up, walk the exterior with you, and inspect every existing window from inside and out. In Davie, we’re often looking at original aluminum single-pane windows in 1970s ranch homes, or early vinyl that has yellowed and warped from two decades of sun exposure. You’ll decide three things at this visit: frame material (vinyl, aluminum, or fiberglass), glass package (standard, low-E, or impact-rated), and operating style (single-hung, horizontal roller, or casement). We photograph each opening, note any rotted wood or stucco damage around the frame, and check for signs of prior water intrusion. That same day, we email you a written estimate with line-item pricing per window.

Stage 2: Permit pull and material order (3-10 business days)

We handle the Broward County permit application, which for window replacement in Davie typically requires product approval documentation showing Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approval numbers for impact-rated options. Standard non-impact windows move faster through permitting. Your materials get ordered once you approve the estimate and select your final finish color. Lead times vary by manufacturer; vinyl from Simonton or PGT usually arrives in 2-3 weeks, while custom-color fiberglass from Marvin can stretch to 5-6 weeks.

Stage 3: Prep and demolition (Day 1 of install)

Our crew covers floors and furniture, removes window treatments, and cuts the interior drywall or trim back to expose the existing frame. In Davie’s older CBS homes, we frequently find that original windows were set directly into the concrete block with minimal flashing, which means we need to grind back stucco and install proper moisture barriers before the new unit goes in. This is where we discover hidden issues: termite-damaged wood bucks, corroded fasteners, or previous DIY caulk jobs that trapped water. If we find something, we photograph it and talk before proceeding.

Stage 4: Installation and sealing (Days 1-3, depending on count)

Each new window gets leveled, shimmed, and fastened to structural framing, not just the block. We apply self-adhered flashing tape to the nailing fin, install backer rod and sealant at the exterior perimeter, then insulate the gap between frame and rough opening with low-expansion foam. For a typical Davie home with 10-12 windows, we’re wrapping up installation by midday of day two or morning of day three. Impact-rated units are heavier and take roughly 20% longer per opening.

Stage 5: Trim, touch-up, and inspection (Final half-day)

Interior trim gets reinstalled or replaced to match your selection. Exterior stucco gets patched and color-matched; we keep a range of Davie-common stucco finishes on our trucks. We clean every pane, test all operation, and walk the job with you. If Broward County requires a final inspection for impact-rated installations, we schedule it and meet the inspector. You get your permit closure documentation and product warranty cards before we leave.

The Window Options You’ll Actually Choose Between

• Vinyl frames - The price leader and what most Davie homeowners select. Insulated chambers inside the frame cut heat transfer significantly compared to old aluminum. Downsides: color choices are usually white or tan unless you step up to painted vinyl, and very large openings can sag over time. Best for: budget-conscious replacements where energy efficiency matters more than architectural statement.
• Aluminum frames with thermal break - Slimmer sight lines, stronger for oversized openings, and available in dozens of powder-coat colors. The thermal break (a plastic separator between interior and exterior metal) is mandatory in South Florida; without it, condensation and heat gain are brutal. Best for: modern homes, coastal contemporary styles, or anywhere you want maximum glass area.
• Fiberglass frames - Expands and contracts at nearly the same rate as glass, so seal failures are rare. Paintable, extremely durable, and the best insulator of the three. Costs 40-60% more than vinyl. Best for: homeowners planning to stay 15+ years or those matching specific architectural requirements in Davie’s newer equestrian-estate developments.
• Impact-rated glass vs. standard laminated - Impact glass meets Miami-Dade HVHZ standards and eliminates the need for shutters or panels. Required in some Davie HOAs and for any home in a designated high-velocity zone. Standard laminated gives you UV protection and some security benefit at roughly half the cost. Best for: standard is fine if you have functional shutters and no HOA mandate; impact is non-negotiable if either of those applies.
• Low-E coatings and argon fill - Low-E (low emissivity) reflects infrared heat while letting visible light through. Argon gas between panes adds insulation. Together they typically cut cooling load by 10-15% in a Davie home with old single-pane windows. Best for: west- and south-facing walls that take direct afternoon sun.

What Window Replacement Costs in Davie, FL

Five factors push your number up or down:

Window count and size - A 1,400-square-foot Davie ranch might have 8 windows; a 2,800-square-foot home in Pine Island Ridge with transoms and picture windows could have 18. We price per opening, so count dominates.

Existing condition - Original 1970s aluminum windows set in bare concrete block are faster to remove than retrofitted vinyl that was foamed in place and buried under multiple stucco coats. Rotted wood bucks or termite damage add $150-$400 per opening.

Structural adjustments - Widening an opening, converting a window to a sliding door, or dealing with load-bearing headers requires engineering and adds $800-$2,500 per modification. Most Davie replacements are same-size, same-type, which keeps costs predictable.

Material grade and brand - A Simonton Prism Platinum vinyl window with impact glass costs roughly 30% more than the builder-grade Simonton Madeira. Marvin Essential fiberglass runs 50% above comparable vinyl. You choose; we install whatever fits your budget and performance goals.

Permit and inspection scope - Broward County’s permit fees for window replacement are straightforward for like-for-like swaps. Impact-rated installations or changes to opening dimensions trigger additional review cycles and sometimes a re-inspection fee if the inspector finds incomplete flashing documentation.

Our written estimates include removal, disposal, new windows, installation labor, exterior stucco patching, interior trim, permit fees, and final cleaning. What they don’t include: window treatments, interior painting, or landscaping repair if we need equipment access through planted beds.

What Davie Homes Specifically Do to This Job

Davie’s housing stock shapes nearly every window replacement we quote here. Much of the town was built out between 1965 and 1985, meaning concrete block ranch homes with original aluminum single-pane windows that were never designed for South Florida’s cooling loads. These homes predate the 1994 Florida Building Code overhaul, so they lack modern wind-mitigation features. When we replace windows in a 1970s Davie ranch, we’re often the first upgrade to the home’s envelope in forty years.

The western equestrian parcels add another layer. We’ve worked on homes along SW 130th Avenue and near the Robbins Park area where the main residence needs standard window replacement, but the owner also wants us to look at unpermitted barn structures that have never had proper openings. Those agricultural buildings trigger Davie’s unique dual-permitting sequence: Planning and Zoning Division signs off on equestrian use compatibility before Broward County Building Division will touch the structural permit. Out-of-town contractors miss this routinely and lose weeks to permit rejections. We sequence it correctly from the start.

Davie’s water table sits higher than eastern Broward, though that matters more for foundation and drainage work than windows directly. What does affect us: the combination of afternoon thunderstorms, high humidity, and aging stucco means we constantly find moisture intrusion around original window perimeters that homeowners never noticed. We build proper sill pan flashing and drainage gaps into every replacement because we’ve seen what happens when Davie’s climate meets a shortcut installation.

Many Davie neighborhoods fall under HOA architectural review, particularly in newer developments near Cooper City lines. We handle the HOA submission packet with product cut sheets and finish samples so your replacement doesn’t stall at a committee meeting.

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Ready to Replace Your Windows in Davie?

Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule a free on-site estimate for Windows & Doors replacement in Davie. Raymond Estevez or a member of our team will walk your property, measure every opening, explain your material options, and email you a written estimate within 24 hours. No deposit required to get started, and we’ll flag any permitting or HOA issues specific to your address before you commit.

Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Davie and South Florida homeowners since our founding.