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Replacing windows and doors in Lake Magdalene usually costs between $650 and $1,900 per opening, and homeowners who call us get a live person on the phone any hour of the day or night. Ed Winslow founded this company in 2011 and his name is on the door, and on every job we do. Our crews know the lake-adjacent streets, the 1970s ranch homes, and the Hillsborough County permit process that applies here instead of Tampa’s. Call (844) 901-4551 and we’ll give you a straight answer about your home, your schedule, and your price.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Why Lake Magdalene Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
The 33618 ZIP is a patchwork of established subdivisions where neighbors talk, and the word we hear most from Lake Magdalene homeowners is finally. Finally a company that answered the phone at 9 p.m. Finally a crew that showed up when they said they would. Finally an estimate that matched the invoice. Ed Winslow has run this company since 2011 as an owner-operator, never a franchise, and homeowners from Hiawatha Hills to the streets off Lake Magdalene Boulevard tell us the difference shows in the details: background-checked technicians in uniform, a published license number, and the Done Right Promise, which means if it’s not done right, we make it right.
We’ve worked on split-levels near Fletcher Avenue and waterfront ranch homes along the lake’s eastern edge, where the original 1970s sliding doors are often separating at the frame corners. That’s not a generic problem you solve with a generic crew. It’s why Lake Magdalene homeowners call the one down the road.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Lake Magdalene
Here’s a simple breakdown of what we install and repair in Lake Magdalene, written so you don’t need a contractor’s vocabulary to understand what’s going on with your home. Impact protection leads the list, because this is the work that matters most in a Wind-Borne Debris Region.
Impact Windows
Impact windows are the foundation of what we do here. Laminated impact glass, Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval per configuration, and design pressures matched to each opening keep a Lake Magdalene home protected during a storm without plywood or panels.
Learn more about our Impact Windows in Lake Magdalene.
Window Installation
New construction, rough-opening rebuilds, and direct replacements all happen differently, and we handle each one with the same careful approach. If your old frame has rotted from decades of lake humidity, we address that before the new unit ever goes in.
Learn more about our Window Installation in Lake Magdalene.
Window Replacement
Most 1970s and 1980s homes in 33618 still have single-pane aluminum windows that predate Florida’s post-Hurricane Andrew code changes. Replacing them with impact-rated, energy-efficient units is the single biggest comfort and safety upgrade you can make here.
Learn more about our Window Replacement in Lake Magdalene.
Door Installation
Front entry doors, side doors, and French doors all get a custom fit and proper rough-opening preparation as part of our Lake Magdalene Door Installation service. We install Therma-Tru and other authorized brands, and we never force a door into an opening that needs rebuilding first.
Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
Water-facing homes around Lake Magdalene and Lake Carroll often have original aluminum sliders with corners that are literally pulling apart, which is why we specialize in Lake Magdalene Sliding Glass & Patio Doors. Full rough-opening rebuilding is common here before a new impact-rated sliding door can be installed correctly.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Low-E glass, insulated frames, and proper installation work together to cut cooling costs by a realistic 20 to 30 percent in Central Florida’s heat with Energy-Efficient Windows in Lake Magdalene. That’s not marketing math, it’s what we see on utility bills after a full replacement.
Impact Garage Doors
Your garage door is the largest opening in most homes, and if it fails during a storm, the pressure change can take the roof clean off. We install Impact Garage Doors — Lake Magdalene built for Hillsborough County wind loads. We install impact-rated garage doors built for Hillsborough County wind loads.
Custom & Geometric Windows
Arched windows, circles, octagons, and other geometric shapes are a big part of the character of Lake Magdalene’s older homes. We fabricate custom units that match the original look while meeting today’s impact standards.
Roof Repair
Lake humidity, afternoon storms, and decades of sun wear roofs hard in this climate. Our roofing crews handle repairs and are part of the same company, not a separate sub.
Roof Replacement & Installation
We do full roof replacements and new roof installations, and every job includes the same Done Right Promise as our window and door work.
Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing
We install all three major roofing types common on Lake Magdalene homes, from architectural shingles to tile and standing-seam metal.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lake Magdalene
Our crews work throughout the 33618 ZIP code every week. Here are a few of the Lake Magdalene neighborhoods you’ll find us in regularly:
- Hiawatha Hills
- Lake Magdalene Estates
- Waters Edge
- Lake Carroll Woods
- The streets along Fletcher Avenue and Bearss Avenue
Typical response time for a Lake Magdalene estimate visit is one to two business days once you call (844) 901-4551.
Why Lake Magdalene’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Lake Magdalene is an unincorporated lakeside community, county jurisdiction all the way, so every window and door permit here runs through Hillsborough County’s building department. That’s a different process than a Tampa city job, and we handle the paperwork as part of every installation. But here’s the bigger factor: the cluster of natural lakes, Lake Magdalene, Lake Carroll, and the smaller ponds around them, creates a localized humidity microclimate that accelerates aluminum frame corrosion and seal failure.
Homes in 33618 were mostly built in the 1970s and 1980s during Florida’s suburban boom, and most still have original aluminum single-pane windows and aluminum-framed sliding glass doors. Those units are now forty to fifty years old, with dried-out gaskets, failed weatherstripping, and frames that no longer meet Hillsborough County wind-load or impact-resistance standards. Condensation between panes is common here, wood rot on non-impact door frames is nearly inevitable, and the original water-facing sliders are often separating at the corners from decades of moisture intrusion. Contractors who work a mile east in drier subdivisions don’t see failures like this. We do, every week.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Lake Magdalene
Here’s what we tell Lake Magdalene homeowners to expect, because nobody likes vague estimates:
- Standard impact window replacement: $650 to $1,200 per window, depending on size and design pressure requirements
- Full-frame impact window replacement (when rough openings need rebuilding): $850 to $1,900 per window
- Impact sliding glass doors: $3,500 to $7,500 depending on width and configuration
- Entry door replacement (impact-rated): $1,800 to $4,500
- Impact garage doors: $2,500 to $6,000 depending on size and reinforcement options
- Roof repair: typically $350 to $1,200 for common leak repairs
- Full roof replacement: varies significantly by square footage and material; we quote after a free inspection
Every estimate is a line-item written quote. No change orders, no surprise charges at the end. We take $40 off any repair over $200, and seniors and veterans always get 10% off any job. Call (844) 901-4551 for your free estimate.
Florida Pays Lake Magdalene Homeowners Back
Lake Magdalene homeowners replacing aging windows and doors can tap into some serious money right now. We’re careful with numbers because final amounts come from the programs themselves, not from us, but the stack is real:
- My Safe Florida Home matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, including impact windows and doors.
- Florida sales-tax exemption on impact-resistant windows and doors, applied at purchase.
- Federal 25C energy credit of 30% of product cost, up to $600 per year, on qualifying energy-efficient units.
- Windstorm premium credits averaging around 25% on the windstorm portion of your policy after a wind-mitigation inspection, which typically costs $75 to $150.
No guarantees, programs change and carriers set their own numbers, but these incentives regularly knock thousands off the total for Lake Magdalene homeowners who qualify. We’ll help you identify what applies to your job and your home.
One more thing worth knowing: impact windows give you permanent protection that’s already installed when the storm warning hits. Compare that to hurricane shutters, which sit in a garage and require you to haul panels, find the right ones, and bolt them on while a storm approaches. Permanent protection wins, every time.
Service Area — Cities Near Lake Magdalene
We also serve the neighboring communities around Lake Magdalene in northern Hillsborough County: Carrollwood, University, Carrollwood Village, and Greater Northdale. If you’re just outside the 33618 ZIP, call (844) 901-4551 and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving Lake Magdalene, FL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lake Magdalene 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 Windows & Doors in Lake Magdalene
Expect to pay between $650 and $1,900 per window in Lake Magdalene, depending on size, frame condition, and design pressure requirements. Full-frame replacements run higher because older homes often need rough-opening work first. Call (844) 901-4551 for an exact quote, it’s free and we don’t pad numbers.
Yes, replacement windows and doors in Lake Magdalene require a permit through Hillsborough County’s building department, since this is unincorporated county land, not City of Tampa jurisdiction. We pull the permit, schedule the inspections, and pass them, all as part of the job.
Lake Magdalene sits within Hillsborough County’s Wind-Borne Debris Region, so replacement windows and doors must meet Florida Building Code impact or shutter standards. There’s no grandfathering for 1970s single-pane units. If you’re replacing, impact-rated is the code path.
Most installations go as fast as a single day once your units arrive. Custom fabrication typically runs four to six weeks from order to install, and larger jobs, like full rough-opening rebuilds on water-facing sliders, can extend the schedule. We give you a timeline before we start, and we stick to it.
No. Our quotes are written, line-item, and fixed. If we discover hidden damage behind a wall or under an old frame, we show you, explain it, and quote any additional work separately before touching it. No change orders on surprise work, ever. Call (844) 901-4551 and Ed Winslow will make sure you’re treated like a neighbor, not a ticket number.
Call Winslow Windows & Doors in Lake Magdalene
If your 1970s windows are fogging between the panes, your water-facing slider is pulling apart at the corners, or you just want to know what impact protection would cost for your home, we’re the team to call. A live person answers 24/7, not a voicemail loop. We’ll give you honest pricing, a clear scope of work, and the Done Right Promise behind it all. Call (844) 901-4551 today to schedule your free estimate in Lake Magdalene.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors. The one down the road.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local windows & doors pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Lake Magdalene Customers Say
"We sat out a hurricane behind the windows Ed put in. The gusts threw a neighbour's trampoline down the street and the loudest thing in our house was the kettle. I rang him after to say thank you and he answered his own phone, same as always."
— Thaddeus Okonkwo"The installation was clean and the windows are beautiful. The factory took about six weeks to deliver the units, which Ed told me upfront, but living behind plywood-framed openings in the meantime still tested my patience."
— Guadalupe Zamorano"The old aluminium sliders howled every afternoon storm and swelter came straight through the glass. The new impact sliders shut with a sound like a bank vault and the back rooms finally hold their temperature."
— Percival Whitcombe