New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Sightline Windows & Doors Lauderdale Lakes pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
2. Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
3. Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
ES Windows Door Installation: The Lauderdale Lakes Owner’s Guide
ES Windows door installation in Lauderdale Lakes typically runs $2,800-$6,400 for a standard single entry door unit, depending on impact rating, frame material, and whether the opening needs structural reframing. Most ES Windows units we measure in Lauderdale Lakes are installed within one to three days of order confirmation, and we stock common ES Windows frame components and hardware kits on our trucks for same-day repairs when the existing unit is salvageable. Homeowners usually discover an installation problem when the door sticks during humid summer months, when daylight shows between the frame and the sash, or when the multipoint lock no longer draws the door tight against the weatherstrip.
Which ES Windows Models This Applies To
ES Windows produces three door series that circulate in Lauderdale Lakes: the ES-100 aluminum impact series, the ES-200 thermally broken aluminum line, and the ES-500 premium aluminum-wood hybrid. The label is usually etched on the hinge-side frame rail or printed on a sticker behind the interior escutcheon plate. If the label is worn, measure the frame depth: ES-100 frames measure 2⅛ inches, ES-200 frames run 2⅝ inches with a thermal break visible at the cut end, and ES-500 frames carry a 3-inch depth with a wood subframe behind the aluminum cladding.
The compatibility gotcha we see most often in Oriole Gardens and the neighborhoods west of State Road 7 involves the multipoint lock actuator. ES Windows changed the cam geometry between 2017 and 2019 production runs. An ES-100 lock stamped “MP-17” will not seat correctly in a 2019 frame without shimming the striker plates, which we do not recommend. We carry both actuator generations and verify the production date from the etched code before ordering.
Sightline Windows & Doors Lauderdale Lakes is an independent service provider, not affiliated with ES Windows. We source OEM ES Windows hardware through verified distributors and stock quality aftermarket equivalents where the OEM part is discontinued or back-ordered. The aftermarket multipoint locks we use carry the same 10,000-cycle rating and match the ES powder-coat finish codes.
Before
AfterSigns Your ES Windows Door Installation Is Failing
- The door drags or sticks at the top corner. In Lauderdale Lakes, this usually means the frame has settled or the hinge screws have backed out of the rough opening. ES-100 series doors are particularly prone to this because the lighter aluminum frame flexes more than impact-rated steel reinforcement during our summer humidity swings. The fix is reframing the hinge jamb, not planing the door edge.
- Daylight visible between the door sash and the frame. This indicates compression-set weatherstrip or a failed multipoint lock that no longer pulls the sash tight. ES Windows uses a dual-durometer bulb seal that hardens after roughly seven to nine years in South Florida UV exposure. The seal is replaceable without removing the door, but the lock failure that caused the gap often is not.
- Water staining at the interior sill or baseboard. ES-200 and ES-500 series doors have a subsill drainage system with weep holes that clog with pollen and roof grit. We clear these with compressed air and a borescope check, then verify the sill pan flashing was installed with the correct back dam height. Many Lauderdale Lakes installations from the 2015-2018 building boom skipped the back dam entirely.
- The multipoint lock handle spins without resistance. The actuator cam has sheared or the connecting rod has detached from the top latch. On ES-100 units, the rod runs through a plastic guide that crystallizes in heat. We replace the guide with an upgraded brass-insert version that ES Windows introduced in 2020.
- Condensation between glass lites on a dual-pane door. The insulated glass unit (IGU) has lost its seal. ES Windows IGUs carry a 20-year warranty against seal failure, but the warranty transfers only to the original purchaser and requires the original invoice. We document the etched IGU serial number and coordinate the warranty claim when possible; otherwise, we glaze a replacement IGU to the original spec, including the Low-E coating and argon fill.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
| Scope | Price Range in Lauderdale Lakes |
|---|---|
| ES Windows standard single door, installed (ES-100, non-impact) | $2,800-$3,900 |
| ES Windows impact-rated single door, installed (ES-200) | $4,200-$5,600 |
| ES Windows premium hybrid door, installed (ES-500) | $5,200-$6,400 |
| Multipoint lock actuator replacement (parts + labor) | $340-$580 |
| IGU replacement, dual-pane, including glazing | $680-$1,240 |
| Full frame replacement with reframing (per opening) | Add $800-$1,400 |
The range depends on three factors: whether the existing frame is square within ⅛ inch over the height, whether the rough opening requires pressure-treated shimming to meet Miami-Dade wind-borne debris code, and whether the interior trim is salvageable. We measure all three during the survey and write the price before any work starts. Haven Clause 1: the quote and the measured survey are the same document. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers labor and installation materials; manufacturer warranties cover the product itself.
DIY or Call Us?
There is one safe check an owner can perform: open the door 90 degrees, place a level on the sill, and note whether the bubble sits within the lines. If it does not, the frame is out of level and the door will never seal correctly until the rough opening is corrected. Everything else - reframing, lock actuator replacement, IGU reglazing - requires tools and tolerances that carry real risk. An ES-200 impact door weighs 180-220 pounds depending on glass thickness. The multipoint lock stores spring tension that releases without warning if the actuator is removed incorrectly. And a misaligned frame voids the ES Windows product warranty.
We do not write step-by-step DIY instructions for door installation or lock replacement. The liability is real and the cost of a second fix usually exceeds the first. If the measurement isn’t written down, it doesn’t exist. Call (754) 240-8381 to schedule your free estimate. We will bring the measured survey, the written price, and the ES Windows hardware catalog.
FAQs
Twelve to eighteen years for the aluminum frame, seven to nine years for the weatherstrip, and twenty years for the IGU seal under normal exposure. Salt air within two miles of the coast, which includes parts of Lauderdale Lakes east of Florida’s Turnpike, accelerates hardware corrosion by roughly 30 percent. Call (754) 240-8381 for an exact quote on replacement or refresh - estimates are free.
Yes, if the frame is square and the failure is isolated to hardware, weatherstrip, or the IGU. We do not recommend repair when the frame has settled more than ¼ inch, when the thermal break in an ES-200 frame is cracked, or when multiple failure points appear within a two-year window. Those patterns indicate systemic installation stress. Call (754) 240-8381 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
A standard ES-100 or ES-200 replacement in an existing opening takes four to six hours with a two-person crew. Full reframing adds one day. We pull permits when required by Broward County code, schedule inspection, and return to verify the lockset operation after the inspector signs off. Call (754) 240-8381 to schedule your free estimate.
We stock multipoint lock actuators for both ES-100 and ES-200 series, replacement weatherstrip in the common ES powder-coat colors, and IGU glazing supplies. ES-500 hybrid hardware and custom-size IGUs ship from the distributor in two to five business days. We do not stock complete ES-500 door slabs; those are measured to order. Call (754) 240-8381 to confirm availability for your specific model.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Lauderdale Lakes at Sightline Windows & Doors Lauderdale Lakes, serving Lauderdale Lakes and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Sightline Windows & Doors Lauderdale Lakes
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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