Windows & Doors Cost Breakdown: The Hollywood Homeowner's Reference for 2026

Windows & Doors Cost Breakdown: The Hollywood Homeowner’s Reference for 2026

The permit fee for a window and door replacement project in Broward County is calculated as a percentage of declared job value. A contractor who under-declares that value to reduce fees creates a documentation discrepancy that surfaces during a 4-point inspection, when the homeowner needs it least. In Hollywood, where homes from the 1950s ranch blocks near Young Circle sit alongside 2000s stucco construction in Emerald Hills, that discrepancy can stall a refinance or insurance renewal. This guide breaks down what each component of a window and door project actually costs in 2026, line by line, so you can read any proposal like a plan reviewer. For a deeper look at the full process, see The Complete Guide to Windows & Doors in Hollywood.

Call (754) 714-7309

Quick Answer

Window and door replacement in Hollywood, FL in 2026 runs $600-$1,100 per opening for standard single-hung impact windows, $2,200-$4,500 for sliding glass doors, and $3,000-$7,500 for impact entry doors, fully installed. A complete home with 15-20 openings typically ranges $18,000-$38,000 depending on product tier, stucco repair scope, and whether second-floor access requires scaffolding. Every legitimate quote should show five separate line items: product, labor, permit, disposal, and post-installation documentation.

Table of Contents

• The Five Cost Components Every Hollywood Quote Should Show
• 2026 Product Pricing by Opening Type
• Broward County Permit Fees: How to Verify the Line Item
• Labor Variables Specific to Hollywood Homes
• The Disposal Line Item Most Proposals Omit
• How to Compare Three Bids on Equal Terms
• Common Mistakes to Avoid
• When to Call a Professional
• Frequently Asked Questions

Before

After

The Five Cost Components Every Hollywood Quote Should Show

Most window and door proposals in Hollywood bundle everything into a single number. That makes comparison shopping nearly impossible, and it hides where cost overruns originate. At Sightline Windows & Doors Hollywood home, we structure every quote under the Haven Standard as five discrete components the customer sees before any work starts.

1. Product - the window or door unit itself, including frame, glazing, hardware, and screen. This is the only component where brand choice and performance tier create meaningful price spread.

2. Labor - removal of the existing unit, installation of the new, shimming, fastening, sealant application, and operational testing. Labor rates in Broward County run higher than the Florida average due to wind-load fastening requirements and the specialized skills impact-rated installation demands.

3. Permit - Broward County building department fees, plan review, and inspection scheduling. This is not optional for replacement work in Hollywood; unpermitted window changes void most homeowners insurance policies in Florida. For details on local requirements, read our guide to Windows & Doors Permits, Codes & Inspections in FL: What You Need to Know.

4. Disposal - transport and tipping fees for old frames, glass, and construction debris. Broward County landfill charges for construction and demolition materials have increased steadily, and this line item prevents surprise dump fees.

5. Post-Installation Documentation - the photo record, final inspection sign-off, permit closure, and warranty registration. This is where many contractors disappear; the Haven Standard requires evidence on every job, not as an upsell.

When a proposal shows only two or three line items, ask what is buried in “miscellaneous” or “project management.” A written price before any work starts, with every component named, is Haven Clause 1. It is also the only way to hold a contractor accountable if the final invoice differs.

2026 Product Pricing by Opening Type

These ranges reflect installed pricing in Hollywood for products that meet Florida Product Approval and Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance standards. Prices move within each range based on size, glazing specification, and hardware finish.

In Hollywood’s climate, the glazing specification matters as much as the frame. Low-E coatings with SHGC below 0.25 reduce cooling load significantly during July and August, when afternoon thunderstorms drive humidity through standard glass. We’ve measured frame temperatures on west-facing installations in the Window Installation in Hollywood corridor near Stirling Road that run 15°F cooler with spectrally selective Low-E than with clear impact glass. That performance difference is worth $40-$80 per opening in upfront cost, typically recovered in 18-24 months of utility bills.

Brand selection should follow the opening’s requirements, not showroom availability. For coastal exposures within two miles of the Intracoastal, we often specify ECO Window Systems or Mr-Glass for their salt-fog corrosion ratings. For mid-century homes in Hollywood Hills with original geometric openings, ViewLux custom shapes preserve sightlines without sacrificing impact rating. Therma-Tru entry door systems integrate well with high-velocity hurricane zones where pressure cycling is the dominant design load. The specification should name the manufacturer and the product series, not “premium window” or “contractor grade.”

Broward County Permit Fees: How to Verify the Line Item

Broward County’s permit fee structure for window and door replacement is public, published, and verifiable. Yet most homeowners never check the permit line on their proposal against the county’s fee schedule. Here’s how the math works in 2026.

Base Fee: $85 for residential window and door permits. This covers administrative processing and initial record creation.

Per-Opening Fee: $12.50 per window or door unit. A 15-opening project adds $187.50.

Plan Review Surcharge: 25% of the base fee plus per-opening fees when structural modifications are involved. For standard replacement without wall alteration, this surcharge typically does not apply. For new construction rough openings or wall enlargement, add it.

Declared Value Percentage: 0.15% of the declared job value for the permit application. This is where under-declaration creates risk. A $25,000 job properly declared pays $37.50. A contractor who declares $15,000 to save $15 in fees has filed false documentation with the county.

Inspection Fees: $45 per inspection visit, typically two visits for window and door replacement (rough and final). Some jurisdictions in Broward bundle this; Hollywood does not.

For a typical 15-opening replacement in Hollywood at $28,000 declared value, the permit cost should run approximately:

• Base fee: $85
• Per-opening (15 x $12.50): $187.50
• Declared value (0.15% of $28,000): $42
• Inspections (2 x $45): $90
• Total permit cost: ~$404.50

If your proposal shows $150 or $600 for permits, ask for the breakdown. A number too low suggests under-declaration. A number too high suggests padding. Either way, you cannot verify without the line-item detail.

The 4-point inspection connection matters for Hollywood homeowners with older homes. Insurance underwriters in Florida increasingly require 4-point inspections for renewals on homes over 30 years old. When the permit application value does not match the scope visible in the home, the inspector flags the discrepancy. The homeowner then faces a choice: produce corrected documentation or accept coverage modification. The $15 saved on permit fees can cost thousands in premium increases.

Labor Variables Specific to Hollywood Homes

Labor is the most variable component in any window and door quote, and Hollywood’s housing stock creates specific conditions that move the rate. Understanding these variables lets you evaluate whether a labor line item is reasonable or inflated.

Second-Floor Premium: Second-story installations in Hollywood add 15-25% to labor per opening compared with ground-floor work. The premium covers ladder or scaffold setup, material hoisting, and the physical constraint of working at height. In neighborhoods like Hollywood Hills, where split-level and two-story homes from the 1970s and 1980s are common, this premium applies to half or more of the openings. Scaffolding rental, when required for safety on elevations above 16 feet, runs $200-$400 per day and should appear as a separate line item or be embedded in the second-floor rate with explanation.

Stucco Repair Scope: Florida stucco installation requires integration with the new window or door flange using proper lath and weep screed detail. The extent of stucco disturbance determines repair cost. Minimal disturbance, where the installer cuts a clean perimeter and patches with matching texture, runs $150-$300 per opening. Extensive disturbance, where rot or improper original installation requires reframing and full stucco section replacement, can reach $500-$900 per opening. In Hollywood’s 1950s and 1960s ranch homes near Park Road and Tyler Street, we’ve found original installations with no flashing at all, requiring complete reframing. The labor proposal should state the assumed stucco scope and the hourly rate for conditions that exceed it.

New Construction Rough Opening vs. Replacement in Existing Frame: New construction installation, where the frame is removed to the rough opening and the new unit is fastened directly to framing, takes 40-60% longer than replacement installation in an existing frame. The labor rate reflects this. In Hollywood’s newer construction, particularly 2000s-era homes in Emerald Hills and West Lake Village, replacement-in-frame is often possible. In 1950s homes with original steel frames or deteriorated wood bucks, new construction rough opening work is usually necessary. The proposal should specify which method applies to each opening.

Wind-Load Fastening: Broward County requires specific fastening patterns for impact-rated installations, with anchor spacing and embedment depth tied to the design pressure rating. Higher design pressures, required for homes near open water or on exposed corners, demand more fasteners and longer installation time. This is not a markup; it is a code requirement that varies by opening location on the home.

Labor rates in Hollywood for qualified window and door installers in 2026 run $65-$95 per hour for two-person crews, with most residential openings requiring 2-4 hours depending on complexity. A proposal showing $35 per hour or $150 per hour without justification should prompt questions.

The Disposal Line Item Most Proposals Omit

Broward County landfill tipping fees for construction and demolition debris have increased to $62 per ton for mixed C&D loads as of January 2026. Glass and frame materials from window and door removal are classified as C&D, not residential waste, and cannot be left at curbside. The disposal line item most proposals omit represents real cost that the contractor either absorbs silently or dumps illegally.

For a typical window removal, the debris breakdown is:

• Single-hung window (aluminum frame, single pane): 45-65 lbs
• Sliding glass door (aluminum frame, dual pane): 180-250 lbs
• Entry door (steel or fiberglass with frame): 120-180 lbs

A 15-opening project generates approximately 1,200-1,800 lbs of debris, or 0.6-0.9 tons. At $62 per ton plus transport, the direct disposal cost runs $75-$150 for the project. This assumes the contractor separates recyclables (aluminum frames) and receives the reduced rate. Unseparated mixed loads pay the full C&D rate, approaching $100-$180 per project.

When a proposal includes no disposal line, one of three things is happening: the contractor is absorbing the cost and not disclosing it, the contractor is disposing illegally, or the contractor plans to leave debris on site for the homeowner to manage. None of these is acceptable under the Haven Standard. Evidence on every job includes documented disposal receipts, and the customer sees that documentation.

In Hollywood, where many homes have limited driveway space and HOA restrictions on dumpster placement, disposal logistics add complexity. Some contractors use small trailer loads to avoid dumpster permits; this increases transport cost but reduces site impact. The method matters less than the documentation that it was done legally and completely.

How to Compare Three Bids on Equal Terms

With five components named and priced, comparison becomes arithmetic rather than guesswork. Here’s the specific process we recommend for Hollywood homeowners evaluating multiple proposals.

1. Require identical scope documents. Each bid should reference the same measured survey, with opening locations numbered and dimensions recorded. If one contractor measured and another did not, the bids are not comparable. Sightline provides the measured survey for the customer to keep; Haven Clause 1 requires it.
2. Normalize product specifications. A $650 single-hung window from one contractor is not comparable to a $950 unit from another unless the performance specifications match: design pressure rating, U-factor, SHGC, frame material, and glass thickness. Request the product series name and Florida Product Approval number for each line item.
3. Verify permit calculation. Use the Broward County fee schedule to check each permit line. A bid showing $250 for permits on a $30,000 job is either under-declaring or hiding other fees. A bid showing $800 is either including unnecessary plan review or padding.
4. Compare labor assumptions. Does each bid assume replacement-in-frame or new construction rough opening? Is the second-floor premium named? What stucco repair scope is included, and what is the rate for additional repair? Bids with identical bottom lines can differ by $3,000-$5,000 in labor assumptions.
5. Check for allowance language. Proposals that state “allowance for stucco repair: $500” or “permit fees estimated: $350” are not fixed prices. They are estimates with upside risk transferred to the homeowner. The Haven Standard prohibits allowance language; the written price before any work starts is the final price. If a contractor cannot fix the permit fee or the disposal cost, they do not know their business well enough to quote it.
6. Request disposal documentation commitment. The proposal should state that disposal receipts will be provided, or that disposal is included at a fixed line item with no additional charge.
7. Evaluate post-installation documentation. What does the homeowner receive after final inspection? The photo record, permit closure confirmation, warranty registration, and maintenance instructions should be named, not implied. At Window Replacement in Hollywood, we provide these as standard deliverables on every job.

Allowance language is the most common source of final invoice disputes. A proposal that reads “stucco repair allowance: $400 (actual cost to be determined)” effectively gives the contractor unlimited pricing power once demolition reveals conditions. The homeowner has no leverage at that point. Fixed line items with defined scope limits, or explicit hourly rates for unknown conditions, preserve the homeowner’s ability to control cost.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Accepting a single bottom-line number without component breakdown. You cannot verify permit accuracy, compare product tiers, or hold a contractor to labor assumptions if everything is bundled. This is the most common and most costly mistake in Hollywood window and door purchasing.
• Ignoring the permit status. Unpermitted work in Broward County is discoverable through property records, and insurance companies routinely check permits after hurricane claims. The savings of skipping permit fees, typically $400-$800 on a whole-home project, risk complete claim denial.
• Comparing impact and non-impact products on price alone. Non-impact windows cost 30-40% less but require shutter installation for code compliance in Hollywood’s wind-borne debris region. The total installed cost of non-impact plus shutters typically exceeds impact-rated windows, with inferior convenience and aesthetics.
• Overlooking stucco repair in the initial scope. Hollywood’s stucco homes, particularly those built before 1990, often conceal frame deterioration that only becomes visible after removal. Bids that assume minimal stucco disturbance without inspection create change orders. Request a probe or moisture meter reading of representative openings before final quote.
• Choosing product by brand recognition rather than specification. A well-known brand’s entry-level product may underperform a specialized manufacturer’s premium line. The specification sheet, not the logo, determines performance. We specify from eight manufacturer lines, including Therma-Tru and ViewLux, based on what the opening requires.
• Failing to document pre-existing conditions. Before any removal begins, photograph every surrounding wall surface, interior trim, and exterior finish. The photo record protects both parties from dispute about whether damage existed before installation. The Haven Standard requires this documentation as standard practice.
• Neglecting warranty registration timing. Manufacturer warranties often require registration within 30 days of installation. Delays risk voiding glass and hardware coverage. The post-installation documentation component should include confirmed registration, not just warranty documents handed to the homeowner.

When to Call a Professional

Window and door installation involves structural integration, weather sealing, and code compliance that DIY methods rarely achieve. Call a professional when the opening exceeds standard size, when the wall is load-bearing, when stucco or EIFS repair is required, or when Florida Product Approval documentation must be provided for permit or insurance purposes. In Hollywood, where the Building Department enforces Miami-Dade and Broward amended codes strictly, permit submittal without proper product approval numbers generates immediate rejection.

Call when you need a second opinion on any written estimate. Sightline Windows & Doors Hollywood offers free second opinions on competitor quotes, reviewed against the same five-component structure this guide describes. We also provide Door Installation in Hollywood and full window services with the Haven Standard applied to every engagement.

Sightline Windows & Doors Hollywood offers free estimates in Hollywood. Call (754) 714-7309 to schedule a measured survey, or text that number if you prefer written communication. Every estimate leaves with you as a written document, and the price on that document does not change once work begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bottom Line

Window and door pricing in Hollywood is not mysterious. It breaks into five knowable components, each verifiable against public documents and trade standards. The homeowner who demands line-item detail, checks permit math against county schedules, and rejects allowance language controls cost and eliminates invoice surprise. Explore more guides & resources to stay informed through every stage of your project. The contractor who provides that detail voluntarily, with written price before any work starts, operates under a standard that predates the transaction. Since 2012, the Haven Standard has governed every one of the 18,000+ openings Sightline has touched in Hollywood and across Broward County. The measurement and the quote are the same document. The evidence and the warranty travel together. And the price on the page is the price on the final invoice.

Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Hollywood, serving Hollywood since 2012.