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If you live in Margate, chances are your home was built between the 1960s and 1980s, and you’re still looking through the same windows it had on day one. Those original jalousie and single-pane aluminum frames weren’t designed for what Broward County weather throws at them now, and your insurance carrier knows it. That’s the problem we solve every week in Margate. When you call Winslow Windows & Doors at (844) 901-4551, you reach a live person who understands Margate’s housing stock, its HVHZ wind zone, and the insurance pressure you’re under. For expert Margate door installation, we’re the local team homeowners trust. Ed Winslow built this company in 2011 as a local, owner-operated outfit that answers its own phone, and we’ve worked on homes from Margate Boulevard down to Royal Palm Boulevard ever since.
Every project we take on gets upfront pricing, licensed installation, and our Done Right Promise. That promise is simple: if it’s not done right, we come back and make it right. No fine print, no ticket number, no runaround. You can see our published address and license number before we ever set foot on your property.
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 Margate Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Reputation spreads fast in a city the size of Margate, and ours has been built one house at a time. Homeowners in the Oriole Gardens and Margate Estates neighborhoods have called us after getting vague estimates from faceless national chains. They wanted someone who would show up on time, put a real number on paper, and stand behind the work long after the check cleared. That’s what we do. Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do.
We answer our phone 24/7. Not a call center, not an answering service. A live person who can look up your project details and tell you what happens next. Our technicians are background-checked and arrive in uniform, so you know exactly who’s at your door before the truck pulls up. We’re also an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, and CWS impact products, which matters when your insurance company wants to see Florida Product Approval numbers on every window and door.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Margate
Impact Windows
Impact-rated windows are the single most important upgrade for a Margate home. Laminated impact glass with Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval per configuration is what Broward County’s HVHZ wind zone demands, and we match design pressures to each opening, never exceeding +/-100. We install PGT and CGI units that protect your home without changing its look.
Learn more about our Impact Windows in Margate.
Window Installation
Most Margate homes share the same rough-opening sizes, since so many were built during the same era. That makes for efficient installations, but it also means decades of humidity have corroded original frames and seals. We install every unit to Broward County code, with flashing and anchoring that holds up to Florida weather.
Learn more about our Window Installation in Margate.
Window Replacement
Replacing old jalousie or single-pane aluminum windows isn’t optional in Margate anymore. Insurers are non-renewing policies over these exact windows, and we’ve helped hundreds of Margate homeowners convert to impact-rated replacements. We’ll match your home’s style, whether it’s a 1960s ranch or an 80s CBS tract house.
Learn more about our Window Replacement in Margate.
Door Installation
Exterior doors in Margate face the same HVHZ requirements as windows. We install impact-rated entry doors from Therma-Tru and CWS, plus impact garage doors in Margate that actually withstand a flying 2×4. A standard wood door from the home improvement store won’t cut it here.
Learn more about our Door Installation in Margate.
Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
Those original sliding glass doors leading to Margate’s screened lanais are a weak point. We replace them with Margate sliding glass & patio doors from PGT and ES Windows that slide smooth and seal tight. Design pressure is calculated for each opening, never a generic number.
Learn more about our Sliding Glass & Patio Doors in Margate.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Upgrading to energy-efficient windows in Margate with Low-E insulated glass typically cuts cooling costs by 20-30%, and a lot of that has to do with how hard your AC fights the afternoon sun. We’ll help you pick glass packages that qualify for the federal 25C energy credit.
Learn more about our Energy-Efficient Windows in Margate.
Impact Garage Doors
Your garage door is the largest opening in your home, and in Margate it’s also the most common point of wind failure. We install impact-rated garage doors tested to HVHZ standards. It’s a fast job with an enormous insurance benefit.
Learn more about our Impact Garage Doors in Margate.
Custom & Geometric Windows
Margate might be a city of tract homes, but plenty of them have been personalized over the years. If you need a half-round accent window, a trapezoid from ECO Window Systems, or something entirely custom, we can fabricate and install it to code.
Learn more about our Custom & Geometric Windows in Margate.
Roof Repair
Storm damage, rusted flashing, or a worn shingle field around a window opening: roof problems don’t wait in South Florida. We handle repairs with the same license and the same Done Right Promise as our window work.
Learn more about our Roof Repair in Margate.
Roof Replacement & Installation
When a Margate roof is past repair, we replace it with shingle, tile, or metal, all permitted and inspected. A new roof and new impact windows together unlock the strongest wind-mitigation credits your carrier offers.
Learn more about our Roof Replacement & Installation in Margate.
Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing
Each roofing material has its own sweet spot in Margate’s climate. We’ll give you straight advice on what works for your house, your budget, and your insurance profile. No upselling, just numbers and facts.
Learn more about our Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing in Margate.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Margate
We work throughout the 33093 zip code and know Margate’s streets well enough to plan parking, permits, and access before we arrive. Typical response time for estimates in Margate is same-week, and we schedule installations around your life, not the other way around.
- Oriole Gardens
- Margate Estates
- Royal Palm Boulevard corridor
- Lakeview neighborhood
- Margate Boulevard area
Why Margate’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Margate sits roughly 8 to 10 miles inland from the Atlantic, but don’t let that fool you. The entire city falls within Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone under the Florida Building Code, which means every replacement window and exterior door in Margate must pass the same large-missile-impact and cyclic-pressure testing as homes on A1A. Combine that with year-round UV exposure, near-daily afternoon thunderstorms in summer, and humidity that never quits, and you get original 1960s aluminum frames that are pitted, oxidized, and leaking air.
The housing stock here is overwhelmingly single-story CBS construction from the 1960s through the 1980s, and a striking number of those homes still have original jalousie windows in their Florida rooms. Those louvered glass panels cannot be made hurricane-compliant, period. Insurers know it, and they’re surcharging or dropping policies over it. Margate has a disproportionate number of these jalousie conversions compared to newer neighborhoods just a few miles west in Coral Springs. We run dedicated conversion jobs here more often than almost anywhere else in Broward.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Margate
What you’ll pay depends on the size of your home, the number of openings, and the product line, but here’s what Margate homeowners typically see:
- Impact window replacement: $850 to $1,650 per window installed, depending on size and product line.
- Entry door replacement: $1,500 to $4,200 per door.
- Sliding glass door replacement: $2,500 to $5,800.
- Jalousie-to-impact conversion (per Florida room): $4,000 to $8,500.
- Impact garage door: $2,800 to $5,500.
We give fixed line-item quotes, so the price we quote is the price you pay. No change orders, no surprise add-ons. Call (844) 901-4551 for a free estimate with real numbers.
Comparison: Impact Windows vs. Hurricane Shutters
Plenty of Margate homes still have accordion or panel shutters stored in the garage. Shutters work, but only if you’re home before the storm, and only for the openings you can reach. Impact windows protect your home permanently, with no panels to hang and no storage to fight. They also cut outside noise by up to 40% and lower cooling costs year-round. When you add up convenience, insurance credits, and resale value, most Margate homeowners choose impact glass over shutters. If you already have shutters and want to phase them out, we can convert room by room over time.
Florida Pays Margate Homeowners Back
Florida’s incentives for wind-mitigation upgrades are genuinely strong, and Margate homeowners qualify for several at once. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation improvements, including impact windows and doors. Florida also exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from state sales tax. And the federal 25C energy credit can return 30% of product cost, up to $600 per year on qualifying units.
After installation, a wind-mitigation inspection (typically $75 to $150) can unlock premium credits averaging around 25% on the windstorm portion of your policy. Your insurance carrier sets the final numbers, and program availability changes, so treat these as strong incentives, not guarantees. We’ll point you to the current details and help you document everything properly.
Service Area – Cities Near Margate
We serve Margate and the surrounding Broward County communities, including Coconut Creek, Pompano Beach, North Lauderdale, and Coral Springs. If you’re just outside Margate’s 33093 zip, give us a call and we’ll tell you if we cover your street. Chances are we do.
Serving Margate, FL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Margate 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 Margate
Yes, and it’s one of the most common issues we see in Margate specifically. Original jalousie windows from the 1960s and 70s cannot meet Broward County’s HVHZ impact requirements, and many insurance carriers now flag them as an underwriting risk that voids wind coverage or triggers non-renewal. The only fix is full replacement with impact-rated windows. Call (844) 901-4551 and we’ll walk you through what a conversion job looks like and what it costs.
You do. Margate sits entirely inside Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means every replacement window and exterior door must be impact-rated or protected by a code-compliant shutter system. Distance from the ocean doesn’t change the wind-speed design requirements under the Florida Building Code. This surprises a lot of homeowners who’ve lived in Margate for decades, and it’s usually the reason their insurance company sends a non-renewal letter. We can help you get compliant before that happens.
Standard impact window installation goes as fast as a single day once your units arrive. Custom fabrication typically runs 4 to 6 weeks from order to delivery. Every project is different, and we’ll give you a firm schedule in writing before any work begins. That schedule is part of our upfront pricing commitment, so you’re never left guessing when the crew shows up.
Usually, but the amount depends on your carrier and your home’s overall wind-mitigation profile. After installation, a licensed inspector completes a wind-mitigation inspection, and the resulting form credits the windstorm portion of your premium. Margate homeowners frequently see reductions averaging around 25% on that windstorm portion. Your insurance agent can confirm the exact impact once the inspection form is filed.
Yes, every job we do in Margate is permitted and inspected through the city. Impact windows and exterior doors require permits in Margate under the Florida Building Code, and unpermitted work can cause serious problems when you sell your home or file an insurance claim. We handle the permitting, the inspections, and the paperwork. You never have to chase down the building department yourself.
Call Winslow Windows & Doors at (844) 901-4551 today. Tell us about your Margate home, and we’ll schedule a free estimate with real numbers, a straight answer on what needs to be replaced, and a plan that works with your insurance carrier. No pressure, no vague pricing, no runaround. Just the one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Margate since 2011.
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 Margate Customers Say
"Ed measured every opening himself and walked me through the product approval paperwork before I signed anything. When the inspector came he found the notice of acceptance taped inside a window like it should be and passed us first visit."
— Rosalind Beaumont"He replaced the front door and the garage door in the same week, both rated for impact, and lined the frames up so straight my level had nothing to say. My wife stopped hearing the highway from the front room."
— Maximilian Vasquez"Excellent work and a fair price for what it is, though impact glass is never cheap and one bedroom window arrived with a scratched pane. Ed flagged it before I saw it and the replacement went in without me chasing anyone."
— Bartholomew Crenshaw