How much do hurricane impact windows and doors cost?
How to estimate cost of impact windows
There are several factors that go into the cost of a hurricane impact window quote.
-Size of each unit is the largest determining factor.
An opening can contain more then 1 window
-Brand
-Frame Type
Aluminum
Vinyl (PVC)
-Frame Color
White ESP
Bronze ESP
Wood Grain (approx 30% additional cost)
-Glass Type
Laminated
Laminated Insulated (additional cost for sacrificial glass)
-Glass Tint
Grey, Bronze (approx 7% additional cost)
Green, Blue (approx 10% additional cost)
LowE (approx 15% additional cost)
-Stainless Steel Upgrade (standard on Vinyl)
The hurricane impact aluminum window starting level rough estimate is approximately at $1,250-$1,500+ per opening installed. (This is based on 10 white or bronze aluminum frame windows with clear laminated glass averaging $12,500-$15,000+ for the entire house).
The hurricane impact vinyl window starting level rough estimate is approximately at $1,850-$2,500+ per opening installed. (This is based on 10 white or bronze vinyl frame windows with clear laminated insulated glass averaging $18,500-$25,000+ for the entire house).
*Make sure you are comparing "Apples to Apples"
*Prices will go up with additional options added.
*Engineering and Permit Fees NOT included.
How to estimate cost of impact doors
There are several factors that go into the cost of a hurricane impact door quote.
-Size of each unit is the largest determining factor.
-Brand
-Frame Type
Fiberglass
Aluminum
Vinyl (PVC)
-Frame Color
White ESP
Bronze ESP
Wood Grain
-Glass Type
Laminated
Laminated Insulated (additional cost for sacrificial glass)
-Glass Tint
Grey, Bronze (approx 7% additional cost)
Green, Blue (approx 10% additional cost)
LowE (approx 15% additional cost)
-Stainless Steel Upgrade (standard on Vinyl)
A starting level rough estimate for 3/0 x 6/8 hurricane impact door is approximately at $1,750+ per panel installed for an opaque fiberglass door with no glass. The next level up is full glass standard aluminum doors starting at approximately $2,600+ per panel installed. Following that are vinyl full glass doors starting at approximately $3,500+ per panel installed. After that are the premium aluminum doors starting at approximately $4,500-$10,000+ per panel installed. The most expensive doors are solid wood and engineered wood doors starting at $7,500+ per panel, in the Florida humid climate we do not recommend wood doors.
*Prices will go up with additional options added.
*Engineering and Permit Fees NOT included.
