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Window Replacement in Hollywood, FL - What It Costs and How Long It Takes

Window replacement in Hollywood, FL typically runs $4,500-$15,000 for a whole-home project, with most single-family homes finishing in 2-4 days once materials arrive. Because Hollywood sits in Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, every window must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance with HVHZ listing - a requirement that adds a product-approval step you won’t find in Palm Beach or Orlando markets. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk you through which assemblies already carry the right paperwork.

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We’re Hollywood regularly, from the barrier island condos along A1A to the CBS ranch homes off Sheridan Street and the planned communities out near 33029. The job doesn’t change - old units come out, new ones go in - but what surrounds them does. Salt air on the ocean side chews through aluminum frames faster than inland Broward. Older east-side homes often have original jalousie windows or early single-hung units set in block openings that need reframing. And every permit submission hits the Broward desk with the same question: where’s your NOA?

This page is about replacement specifically. If you’re comparing this work against a full exterior overhaul, our Windows & Doors in Hollywood page covers the broader scope. If you’re still researching whether to repair a few units or replace the whole set, read on - we built this around the decisions we see Hollywood homeowners actually making.

How We Handle Window Replacement - Start to Finish

We break every window replacement into five stages. Each has a decision point where your input keeps the job moving or stops it cold. Here’s how it actually plays out.

Stage 1: Opening assessment and measure (Day 1, 2-3 hours)

We visit, photograph every opening, and check three things: the rough opening dimensions, the existing frame condition, and whether there’s structural damage or moisture intrusion in the surrounding block or wood framing. In Hollywood’s 1950s-1970s CBS homes, we often find original steel frames set directly in concrete with no buck - those require a different demo approach than vinyl retrofits in 1990s tract homes. You decide here whether to replace like-for-like or reconfigure sizes. Changing a window to a door or widening an opening triggers structural and permit changes that add a week minimum.

Stage 2: Product selection and NOA verification (3-10 days, depending on stock)

You choose frame material, impact rating, and finish. We verify every selected unit has current HVHZ approval and a valid Miami-Dade NOA. This is where out-of-town contractors get tripped up - they’ll spec a window that’s Florida Product Approved but not HVHZ-listed, and Broward rejects the permit. We keep a running list of NOA-current assemblies from Andersen, Pella, Marvin, Milgard, Jeld-Wen, Simonton, PGT, and CGI so we don’t waste your time on products that won’t pass. Standard white vinyl single-hungs ship fastest. Custom colors, divided-lite patterns, or architectural shapes add 3-6 weeks.

Stage 3: Permit pull and scheduling (5-15 business days)

Broward County handles permitting for most of Hollywood; the barrier island strip sometimes needs additional Coastal Construction Control Line review if you’re within the CCCL setback zone. We pull the permit, schedule inspections, and coordinate material delivery. You don’t need to be present for permit submission, but you do need to sign off on the final product list before we order - changes after that restart the timeline.

Stage 4: Demo and installation (1-3 days for typical homes)

Crews arrive with the full material load. Each opening gets protected before the old unit comes out. In original block homes, we may need to cut back stucco, install new buck frames, and flash to the block - not just slide a replacement into an existing vinyl track. On the barrier island, we use stainless or ceramic-coated fasteners even on inland-facing elevations because salt air penetrates farther than most homeowners expect. We install, shim, level, flash, and seal same-day. No unit gets left open overnight.

Stage 5: Inspection and finish (Day of or day after install)

Broward requires a final inspection on permitted window replacement. We meet the inspector, address any punch items, then return for touch paint or stucco match if needed. You get product warranties, installation documentation, and the NOA paperwork for your records. Keep that NOA - if you sell, the buyer’s inspector will ask for it.

The Window Options You’ll Actually Choose Between

Every replacement job forces four decisions. Here’s where the money goes and who each choice suits.

• Vinyl frames vs. aluminum vs. fiberglass/composite: Vinyl dominates Hollywood replacement for a reason - it’s the most cost-effective path to impact rating, doesn’t corrode in salt air, and insulates well. Aluminum is slimmer and stronger for large openings but conducts heat and needs anodized or powder-coated finishes to survive near the beach. Fiberglass and composite (Andersen Fibrex, Marvin Ultrex) split the difference: paintable, thermally stable, premium priced. For a 33019 oceanfront condo, we’d steer you away from standard aluminum regardless of view preference.
• Impact-rated vs. non-impact with shutters: HVHZ doesn’t technically mandate impact glass everywhere, but most HOAs and insurance underwriters in Hollywood do. Impact units cost 40-60% more upfront but eliminate shutter installation, storage, and the annual deployment ritual. If your home already has a proven shutter system and your insurer accepts it, non-impact saves money. We rarely recommend that path east of I-95.
• Single-hung vs. casement vs. horizontal roller: Single-hung is the default replacement - operates like what you’re removing, fits existing openings with minimal reframing. Casements seal tighter and catch breezes better but need swing clearance and cost more. Horizontal rollers work for wide, short openings (typical in 1960s Florida ranch design) but have more moving parts. Your existing opening geometry usually dictates this unless you’re reconfiguring.
• Standard glass vs. low-E coatings vs. laminated acoustic: Low-E is baseline now for energy code compliance. Laminated acoustic glass adds cost but matters on busy corridors like Hollywood Boulevard or near the airport flight path. Triple-pane is overkill here - our cooling load, not heating, drives efficiency, and the payoff math doesn’t work for South Florida.

Our Windows & Doors crew can pull samples from multiple manufacturers so you’re not choosing from one brochure.

What Window Replacement Costs in Hollywood, FL

Five factors push you toward the high or low end of that $4,500-$15,000 range:

1. Opening count and size. A 1,200-square-foot 1960s ranch with ten standard single-hungs sits near the bottom. A 3,000-square-foot home with picture windows, transoms, and architectural shapes climbs fast.

2. Existing frame condition. Vinyl retrofits into vinyl frames are straightforward. Original steel in concrete block, rotted wood bucks, or moisture-damaged surrounds add reframing and stucco work per opening.

3. Impact rating requirement. HVHZ-listed impact units cost more and weigh more, which can require heavier-duty installation hardware and sometimes structural reinforcement for large openings.

4. Finish and hardware grade. White vinyl, standard locks, no grids: baseline. Custom exterior colors, interior woodgrain laminates, between-glass blinds, or upgraded hardware add 15-30% per unit.

5. Permit scope and inspections. Straight replacement with no size changes: standard Broward permit. Reconfiguring openings, adding windows where none existed, or work in the CCCL zone: additional reviews, longer timelines, higher fees.

A written estimate from us includes demo, disposal, new units, installation, flashing, trim, permit fees, and final inspection. It does not include stucco or interior wall repair beyond basic touch-up, window treatments, or shutter removal if you’re abandoning a shutter system. We flag those line items separately so you’re not surprised.

What Hollywood’s Homes and Rules Do to This Job

Hollywood’s split personality as a housing market shapes every window replacement we bid here.

East of I-95, in ZIPs 33020, 33021, and 33023, we’re working on CBS homes built from the 1950s through the 1970s for snowbirds and retirees. Many still have original jalousie windows - the louvered glass slats that crank open - or early single-hung aluminum units set directly in the block without proper bucks. Those originals weren’t impact-rated, weren’t energy-efficient, and often leak air around corroded frames. Replacement means cutting back stucco, installing new pressure-treated or composite bucks, and flashing to modern standards. The block itself is usually sound, but the interface between old frame and old stucco is where we find hidden moisture damage.

West of the interstate, in 33024 through 33029, the housing stock shifts to 1980s-2000s planned communities with concrete tile roofs and vinyl or aluminum windows from the original build. Those units are past their 20-30 year service life. Replacement here is often cleaner - retrofits into existing vinyl frames are possible - but HOAs in communities like Emerald Hills or Hollywood Hills dictate color, style, and sometimes brand. We pull HOA docs before we spec anything.

The HVHZ requirement is the constant. Every window, every opening, every permit submission. Contractors who don’t work Broward regularly show up with Florida Product Approved units that lack the HVHZ-specific NOA, and the permit desk sends them away. We’ve seen projects stall three weeks while replacement materials are sourced. We verify NOA status before we quote, not after we order.

On the barrier island, ZIP 33019, salt-air corrosion accelerates frame degradation and fastener failure. We spec 316 stainless or ceramic-coated hardware for any ocean-facing elevation, and we don’t assume the second row of condos is safe - sea breezes carry salt farther than most owners expect. CCCL setbacks can trigger DEP review for ground-floor work near the dune line, though most window replacement stays below that threshold.

Homeowners often pair exterior envelope work with other projects. If you’re already addressing windows, it’s worth looking at whether Vinyl Fence in Hollywood or Aluminum Fence in Hollywood makes sense while our crew is on site - coordinated scheduling saves mobilization costs and keeps one contractor accountable for the full exterior.

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Get a Free Estimate for Window Replacement in Hollywood

We’ll visit your home, assess every opening, check for moisture intrusion or frame damage, and spec HVHZ-listed products that match your efficiency goals and budget. No pressure, no generic brochure - just a written estimate with real product names, real timelines, and real numbers. Call (844) 665-0162 or request a callback. Raymond Estevez and our team serve Hollywood from Fort Lauderdale, and we know the difference between a 33021 CBS ranch and a 33029 tract home because we’ve replaced windows in both.

Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Hollywood since our founding in South Florida.