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Hurricane Impact Windows Cost Calculator
Our 2023 hurricane impact windows cost calculator can provide you with excellent price estimates on your coastal replacement projects. Hurricane windows cost range from $1000 to $2400 fully installed. As a general rule of thumb, the windows themselves will account for 65% of the total project cost, while the cost of window installation will account for the remaining 35%.
"Hurricane windows cost are nearly 2x that of normal replacement windows, but their importance for home in hurricane prone areas cannot be understated. But there are alternatives..."
Impact window prices are significantly higher than standard vinyl window costs, which will run $300 to $1200 fully installed. Meaning that hurricane grade units will run nearly 2x, which is, obviously, significant. However, their importance to homes built in areas prone to severe storms and hurricanes cannot be unstated. That is, unless you go the opposite route and buy custom shutters that fit over the openings and can be shut any significant weather event.
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Bill - Site Editor - Updated In 2023
Estimated Hurricane Windows Cost 2023
-- $1100 to $2400 fully installed --
How Our Hurricane Impact Windows Cost Calculator Works
Our 2023 hurricane impact windows cost calculator first looks at the window frame material. Vinyl is the most often used material due to cost and durability. Question two asks for the level of quality you are interested in -- an entry level, mid range, or premium series. This answer is certainly going to effect the output from our impact window cost calculator -- there are huge price differences based on brand and builds.
Next up is the type of installation required -- retrofit installation is the least expensive, followed by retrofit with some additional work required, and finally full frame installation. Installation costs will account for roughly 35% of the project total. The final two questions are how many impact windows you require and your zip code. Our hurricane impact windows cost calculator takes this information and calculates the cost -- pretty straight forward.
Hurricane Window Basics
An impact window should be well made units that include solid design and craftsmanship in the following areas; the IGU (insulated glass unit), corner welds, glazing, seals, fills, hardware, and components. In this respect, they share some of the same characteristics with soundproof windows. (Check out our soundproof window cost estimates here.)
"The result is a very strong window with low tolerances that is built for areas of the country that are subject to severe weather systems and patterns."
These units should have a design pressure rating of 45 or higher that can withstand the high winds and harsh conditions that characterize many coastal regions. They should also include a laminated glass that spider cracks when hit hard with an object (or doesn't crack at all) -- this mechanism of action is similar to a car windshield. The result is that glass remains in place instead of shattering -- thereby disallowing the massive storm pressure to enter the home and cause considerable damage.
Entry Level Hurricane Windows Cost
Entry level prices will range from $1000 to $1400 per window fully installed. This may be a series that is technically not even considered an impact window, meaning it has not undergone the certification process that is required for the actual impact window designation. Often, it will be a well made window with upgrades to the glass package, a frame reinforcement and some hardware modifications. An example of this is the Simonton Impressions 9800, outfitted with several upgrades, including laminated glass. Many of the examples in this price range will be a bit less known brands such as Viwinco (see below.)
-- Price Range: $1000 to $1400 fully installed --
Recommended Entry Level Options
Simonton 9800 Series (Simonton Window Costs)
Silverline Coastal Watch Collection
Viwinco Impact Resistant Series
Wincore StormForce Series
Standard Hurricane Window Prices
Standard pricing will range from $1400 to $1800 fully installed. These units ought to be very well buit and will be top tier vinyl window series, fiberglass clad and possibly some wood clad series. (See our estimates for fiberglass window costs here.)
-- Price Range: $1400 to $1800 fully installed --
Recommended Mid Range Options
Stanek Ultra Extreme Series
Simonton Stormbreaker Series
PGT WinGuard Series
PGT PremierVue Series
CWS Windpact Plus Series
CWS StormStrong Series
Premium Hurricane Windows Cost
Premium costs will range from $1800 to $2400 + fully installed. These will be the premium series from top manufacturers and will usually be a wood interior with an aluminum or fiberglass exterior, along with loads of upgrades to features and hardware. (See our estimates for aluminum window costs here.)
-- Price Range: $1800 to $2,400 + fully installed --
Recommended Impact Window Brands
Sunrise Coastal Performance Series
Soft-Lite Barcelona Impact Series
Soft-Lite Armor Impact Series
Loewen Storm Force Collection
Hurricane Impact Windows Cost Calculator Forum
Impact Window Glass
Hi there, I have been trying to figure out if my BetterBuilt windows are impact or not. I recently bought a house in Florida built in 1994 and have been getting bids to replace the windows with impact glass. One of the window companies salesman was here today and I happened to knock on the glass and he said it sounded like impact glass. After inspection and a call to his boss they believe they are impact. Is ther any way of knowing for sure? There are no stamps on them. Thanks for your help.
Angela - Homeowner - from 2023
[Site Editor's Answer]
Angela, I wasn't even aware that BetterBuilt made an impact window :) I would suggest calling these guys and asking your question...surely they should know. It could have also been a Betterbuilt replacement window with an upgraded glass to laminated glass -- it is tough to tell. The company I referenced might be able to tell you "where" to take a photo or two to send to them and they might be able to identify the window.
Bill - Site Editor - from 2023
CWS 8100 Impact Window Cost
Following up with my second quote. CWS 8100 impact series and same windows as what I was quoted by WeatherTite comes to $25,817 which is over $4000 more than the PGT 5500. Seems like a ripoff? PGT seems to have a better reputation than CWS. Are the 8100 hurricane impact factors similar to CWS? Leaning toward the PGT.
Thanks for your help.
Anna - Homeowner - from 2023
[Site Editor's Answer]
Yes, these two series are relatively close to one another. Both very good options. If the PGT 5500 series is less than the 8100 series, then this would definitely be my call.
Bill - Site Editor - from 2023
Renewal By Andersen Costs
Hi…..I just had a quote from Renewal By Andersen…..15 impact windows @$73,960 reduced to $52,697. Nice window, but the price seems quite high. Can you send me your recommended brands and options that would be available in Florida?
Sharon - Homeowner - from 2023
Average Cost Of Impact Windows In Florida
Hello Bill, I also am looking for your expert opinion. We have a quote for 9 of the Renewal Coastal hurricane replacement series. Our home is in Venice Florida.
We just move in at the beginning of July. So our PGT standard double hungs are brand new.
After having to put up the corrugated panels for hurricane IAN, it took several hours to put up & take down. I’m looking for another option for home protection.
The price for 9 of these with upgrades of grids between panes of glass & brushed nickel licks is 39K.
If you could send me your recommendations for similar products to compare, we would be grateful.
Mike - Homeowner - from 2023
[Site Editor's Answer]
Mike, hi, I don't live near Florida, but I always wondered how I would handle that -- going the impact window way or wood boarding them every time a hurricane came to town...it's a tricky question.
Here are my recommendations
Bill - Site Editor - from 2023
[Mike's Reply]
Ok thanks Bill, what I liked about Anderson is it doesn’t look like a replacement window, the tilt in mechanism isn’t in the top at each end of the sashes by pushing them together from each end to tilt in. (Click for more on Andersen Window costs.) The latch to lock the window is the tilt in mechanism as well. By pushing on the latch handle after it is in the open position, the locks are released. The same on the top sash . There is a push down mechanism in the middle of the top sash to push in & release. The front edges of each sash are European style as well they aren’t 90 degree corners they are a softer edge. The brushed nickel latches is a very nice accent to the dark window finish also.
Bill - Site Editor - from 2023
Hurricane Windows Cost
Hello Dane, I also am looking for your expert opinion. We have a quote for 9 double hung hurricane impact windows from RBA. Our home is in Venice Florida.
We just moved in at the beginning of July. So our PGT standard double hungs are brand new.
After having to put up the corrugated panels over the openings for hurricane IAN, it took several hours to put up & take down. I’m looking for another option for window / home protection.
The price for 9 hurricane impact windows with upgrades of grids between panes of glass & brushed nickel licks is 39K.
If you could send me your recommendations for similar products to compare, we would be grateful.
Additionally, they are bronze color in / out
Mike - Homeowner - from 2022
[Site Editor's Answer]
Mike, hi, I don't live near Florida, but I always wondered how I would handle that -- hurricane windows or boarding up the windows every time a hurricane came to town...it's a tricky question.
Here is what I have for impact windows: [list pulled]
Bill - Site Editor - from 2022
How Much Do Hurricane Windows Cost
Can you evaluate this quote for me? Front exterior door with storm door, 3 Georgia made hurricane new construction units. Price $17,000
Sorry, the company is Home Performance Alliance. They say they are giving me a $3,000. reduction because I will be one of their showcase houses. Have you ever heard of this?
Kathy - Homeowner - from 2022
[Site Editor's Answer]
Kathy, I have heard of this -- it's a common practice used by certain companies. I'm not a fan of it personally. $17K for a storm door and 3 hurricane-grade replacements is a tremendous amount of money. I'd continue to look if this was me.
Bill - Site Editor - from 2022
Apex Coastal Quote
Bill, I had an Apex Energy senior partner come out to my Florida home yesterday and gave me a quote for hurricane/impact replacements. Quote was for 12 windows in total, 4 two panel slider, 1 three panel slider, 5 double hung and 2 fixed frame units next to the front door. Apex quote the Pearl Bay Coastal Collection (Simonton) fully installation and the Model home program discount of 58%.
The original quote was $37500, but as a model home we would get this for $17,800. I know that since we are in coastal Florida and the windows have to be hurricane .impact rated and these are Miami Dade rated (highest rating for large projectiles), this still seems high? What are your thoughts? Thank you.
Brad - Homeowner - from 2021
[Site Editor's Answer]
Brad, 12 "impacts" for $17.8K doesn't strike me as a particularly good deal. I'd definitely get some more bids to see what else
My top picks in this category include [List Redacted -- contact us directly (Dane or Tim) for our good and great windows list.]
Bill - Site Editor - from 2021
Hurricane Impact Resistant Windows
Please help. I have a wood frame house built in 1987 and hurricane Michael caused me to need to replace the original windows. I need to update to code since we live less than a mile to the beach and will need hurricane impact resistant windows. What do you consider to be the very best ones please.
Tommy - Homeowner - from 2019
[Site Editor's Answer]
Tommy, here are my recommendations
Higer End options include: Sunrise Coastal and Soft-Lite Barcelona Impact or Soft-Lite Armor Impact.
Mid range options include: Simonton StormBreaker Plus, PGT WinGuard, and the Stanek, which is a beast.
Cheaper options include: Viwinco OceanView Series and CWSs.
Bill - Site Editor - from 2019
Average Cost Of Impact Windows In Florida
Hi Bill: received an estimate mentioned on the email below. It says $6255 for 7 impact windows, vinyl, mid range manufacturer, single hung, price includes product installation. However it does not mention anything about your company or location. Please let me know by responding to this email address. Thank you.
Raquel - Homeowner - from 2019
[Site Editor's Answer]
Raquel, our company simply provides an impact windows cost calculator, but not actual estimates. You can fill out the online forms to find local companies who can come out and provide you with free bids. We have no affiliation with any of the companies who provide the actual bids.
We are more than happy to look at your bids once you get them and give you our advise on which bid(s) look like they would provide you with the best long term value. If you are interested in this, collect three or four bids, email them to us, and we'll give you some unbiased advise!
Bill - Site Editor - from 2019
Simonton Hurricane Windows Cost
We recently got a bid from some local dealer and I was wondering about your thoughts. The bid was on the Simonton Coastal series and the installed cost was $1050 each. Any opinion?
Steven - Homeowner - from July, 2018
Site Editor's Reply
Steven, the $1050 each seems like it's in the basic vicinity for hurricane impact windows. I think Simonton makes a nice hurricane window, very made, well constructed. I would certainly get additional bids if I were you to see how the Simonton bid compares to what else is out there. I would think Sunrise, PGT, CWS, and perhaps if Stanek is in your area are good brands to look at. Get some bids and compare them -- you will be surprised how a little competition helps to lower the prices from some dealers.
Bill - Site Editor - from March, 2018
Hurricane Impact Windows Cost Calculator Q
I am replacing five windows and need to upgrade to impact windows here on the coast of Florida. There will be three casements and two single hung. I have received bids from both PGT and CWS. The PGT came out to $635 each and the CWS came out to $615 each.
Pam - Homeowner - from March, 2018
Site Editor's Reply
Pam, each of the company's you mentioned has a number of different series so it's tough to compare them without knowing the specifics. Generally speaking, both PGT and CWS makes a solid impact window that will hold up to the extreme weather you get on the coast.
I would say that pound for pound, PGT is a bit more highly regarded than CWS, but not by much. If we are going to assume that the product quality is generally the same (you're only talking a difference of $100), I would switch my attention to the companies doing the actual install. This is going to make a bigger difference than the slight variation in the series themselves.
Bill - Site Editor - from March, 2018