This is the first question out of every homeowner’s mouth when I show up for a window estimate — usually before I’ve even set my tape measure down. And I get it. You’ve heard numbers all over the map, from “a few hundred a window” to “might as well buy a new car.”
Here’s the straight answer, with real pricing. I’m Joe Pichardo with Onel Construction LLC, FL license CGC1511492, and I install impact windows and doors across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.
My three pricing tiers — what windows actually cost
After years of pricing this work, almost every job I quote falls into one of three buckets, all-in installed (window, permit, labor, the works):
Around $800 a window — small condo windows. Single-hung units, a small job with just a handful of windows. Condos are usually straightforward: standard sizes, easy access, no surprises.
Around $1,400 a window — the average South Florida home. This is where most of my jobs land. Standard single-family home, a mix of window styles, normal openings.
Up to $2,800 a window — large openings in large homes. Big picture windows, sliding glass doors, tall entryways, homes in the expensive neighborhoods where everything is oversized and custom. Bigger glass, heavier engineering, more labor.
These are real numbers from the work I actually do — not a national average scraped off some website. If a company quotes you way outside these ranges, ask them why.
*Prices shown are averages from our recent jobs — set before the latest round of tariff-driven material price increases. Aluminum, glass, and lumber costs move with inflation and tariffs, so treat these as a guide, not a quote. Your free estimate always uses current numbers.*
What actually drives the price
The opening size. Bigger glass costs more — that’s the single biggest factor. A standard bedroom window and a twelve-foot slider are different animals.
The window type. Single-hung is the workhorse and the most affordable. Casements, awnings, and picture windows cost more. Sliding glass doors are their own category.
How many windows. This surprises people: a small job with four windows costs more per window than a whole-house job with twenty. There’s a fixed cost to showing up — permits, crew, equipment — and it spreads thinner across a bigger job.
What we find when the old window comes out. Old wood bucks can be rotted. Stucco cracks when frames come out. I build the trim and patch work into the quote so you’re not getting surprise change orders mid-job.
The permit. Every window replacement in South Florida needs a permit, with inspections. Anyone who tells you they’ll skip it is doing you no favors — unpermitted windows are a problem when you sell, and they can cost you your insurance credits.
The part most quotes leave out: the payback
Here’s why I tell homeowners to think about cost differently. Impact windows can cut your homeowners insurance — savings of up to $1,400 a year are possible, depending on your carrier and policy. Over ten years, that’s real money coming back to you.
And programs like My Safe Florida Home have offered up to $10,000 in grants for hardening your home against storms. Funding changes, and I can’t promise you a grant — nobody honest can — but we help eligible homeowners navigate the application.
Between the insurance savings and the grant money, the windows start paying for themselves. That’s not sales talk. That’s math I’ve watched play out on my customers’ bills.
Financing, because nobody pays cash for twenty windows
Through our financing partner, Acorn Finance: small jobs start from $120 a month with approved credit, typical projects land in the low $200s to $300s a month with approved credit, and rates go as low as 4.49% APR with approved credit. Most of my window customers finance — the monthly number usually lands near what they’re already saving on insurance.
One more thing: lead time
Right now we’re running about 6 to 8 weeks from signed contract to installation. The windows are custom-made to your openings — they don’t sit on a shelf — and hurricane season keeps every window shop in Florida busy. If you’re thinking about it, don’t wait until there’s a storm in the Gulf.
I measure every job myself, I pull the permits, and my crew does the install. Free estimates, straight numbers, no pressure.
Call or text (561) 462-9293 for a free window estimate — or reach us at https://onelconstruction.com/contact-us/
Frequently asked questions
Why did one company quote me $800 a window and another $2,000 for the same house?
Nine times out of ten, they’re not quoting the same thing. Different glass packages, different frame brands, different install quality — and some quotes leave out the permit, the stucco repair, and the trim work, then hit you with change orders. Get the quote itemized, line by line, and compare apples to apples.
Do impact windows really lower my insurance?
They can — savings of up to $1,400 a year are possible, depending on your carrier and policy. It’s never guaranteed, and your agent is the one who applies the credits. But windstorm credits for opening protection are one of the biggest discounts on a Florida homeowner’s policy.
How long does impact window installation take?
The install itself is usually a day or two for a typical home. The wait is the manufacturing — custom windows run about 6 to 8 weeks from contract to install day right now.
Can I finance impact windows?
Yes. Through Acorn Finance, small jobs start from $120 a month with approved credit, typical projects run in the low $200s to $300s a month with approved credit, at rates as low as 4.49% APR with approved credit.
Insurance savings vary by carrier, policy, and home — figures shown are ‘up to’ amounts, not guarantees. Grant eligibility, amounts, and funding availability are determined by the program and may change. Financing subject to lender approval; rates and payments vary by credit profile. All financing examples assume approved credit through our financing partner.
