Short answer: in Hollywood, published cost guides put a single installed replacement window at roughly $300 to $1,200, with impact-rated (hurricane) windows usually sitting at the top of that band or above, about $400 to $1,500 per opening (Fixr, 2026). Exterior doors generally run about $500 to $2,000, and impact-rated entry or sliding glass doors sit higher (HomeAdvisor). Scaled across the 10 to 15 openings in a typical Hollywood single-family home, that puts most whole-house projects in the five figures. Those are national published estimates. The only number that applies to your house is the written quote you get after a walkthrough of your actual openings.
- Published ranges: about $300 to $1,200 per standard window installed, about $400 to $1,500 per impact-rated opening, and roughly $500 and up per exterior door.
- Hollywood is in Broward County, inside the Florida Building Code's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so replaced openings need approved protection.
- Standard windows look cheaper on the invoice until you add shutters or panels for every opening you just replaced.
- Impact glass protects the opening with nothing to put up, and protected openings may qualify for wind mitigation credits - confirm with your carrier.
- Permits, product approval and opening sizes are what make one quote higher than another, so compare line items, not totals.
Standard replacement vs impact windows and doors
Almost every Hollywood homeowner asking about price is really choosing between two products. Standard replacement units are ordinary windows and doors that improve looks, operation and efficiency. Impact-rated units use laminated glass and reinforced frames tested to stay in the opening when something hits them.
| Criteria | Standard replacement | Impact (hurricane) windows and doors |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | About $300 to $1,200 per window installed; doors from roughly $500 (published estimates) | Roughly $400 to $1,500 per window; large sliders, arches and custom sizes run higher |
| Timeline | Short on-site work once units arrive; stock sizes ship faster | Same install pace, longer lead time because units are ordered to your opening sizes with product approval |
| Longevity | Frames hold up for years, but the glass is the weak point in a storm and usually needs covering | Laminated glass stays in the frame on impact, so storm protection is built in rather than added each season |
| When it makes sense | One failed or fogged unit, a protected or interior-facing opening, a rental you are updating, or a budget that needs phasing | Whole-home replacement, exposed elevations, homeowners done with shutters, and anyone pursuing wind mitigation credits |
The catch that changes the math: in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, openings have to be protected. Choose standard units and you still need approved shutters or panels for those same openings, which is why the cheaper product does not always finish cheaper.
What moves your number inside those ranges
Hollywood jobs tend to land mid-range or higher for reasons that have nothing to do with the brand on the glass. These are the line items that actually swing a quote:
- Opening count and size. A 12-foot sliding glass door can cost more than three bedroom windows combined.
- Product approval. HVHZ work uses units with Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or Florida Product Approval, and those cost more than general-market units.
- Permits and inspections. Replacement work is permitted through the City of Hollywood and inspected, which is labor and time, not padding.
- Older housing stock. Many Hollywood homes are decades old, so stucco repair, rotted bucks or out-of-square openings add prep.
- Access. Second-story or tight side-yard openings take longer to set safely.
What a real written quote should include
A number you can compare is itemized. Before you sign anything, make sure the quote names the product line, the approval number, the frame and glass type, and the opening-by-opening count.
- Permit handling and inspection coordination
- Removal and disposal of the old units
- Stucco, buck and trim repair where needed
- Anchoring, sealing and interior finish detail
Green Contractors FL quotes in writing after walking your openings, and we hold Florida license CGC1535102. If the budget is the obstacle, ask about financing options rather than cutting the scope down to unprotected openings.
Which is right for you
Use these as decision rules rather than guesses:
- Replacing one or two failed units in a protected opening? Standard window replacement is usually the sensible spend. Match what is already there and move on.
- Replacing most or all of the house? Go impact. You are already paying for labor, permits and stucco work once, so the product upgrade is the smaller share of the total.
- Staying in the home long term? Impact units remove the shutter routine entirely and protected openings may qualify for insurance wind mitigation credits. Your carrier confirms the amount, not us.
- Budget needs spacing out? Phase by exposure. Start with the biggest glass and the most exposed elevation, usually the impact doors and sliders, then finish bedrooms later.
Get a real number for your Hollywood home
Published ranges tell you whether a bid is reasonable. A walkthrough tells you what your house actually costs. We are a family-owned contractor based at 4624 Hollywood Blvd #203, and we measure every opening before we price anything.
Call +1 786-519-0391 to schedule a walkthrough and get your window and door replacement quote in writing, line by line, with no pressure to decide on the spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to replace all the windows in a Hollywood home?
Published guides put installed replacement windows at roughly $300 to $1,200 each, and impact-rated units at about $400 to $1,500 per opening, so a typical 10 to 15 opening home usually lands in the five figures. Sizes, product approval and stucco repair decide where in that range your home falls, which is why we measure every opening before quoting.
Are impact windows worth the extra cost over standard windows in Hollywood?
Often yes, because Hollywood sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone and openings have to be protected either way. If you choose standard units you still need approved shutters or panels, so compare the full protected cost of both options rather than the window price alone.
Do I need a permit to replace windows and doors in Hollywood, FL?
Yes. Replacement work is permitted through the City of Hollywood and inspected, and the units need Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance or Florida Product Approval. We handle the permit and inspection coordination as part of the scope, and our license is CGC1535102.
Will new impact windows lower my homeowners insurance?
Protected openings may qualify your home for wind mitigation credits in Florida. The amount depends entirely on your carrier and your wind mitigation inspection, so ask your insurer directly - we can tell you what we installed, not what they will credit.
Can I replace just the sliding glass door and leave the windows for later?
Yes, and it is a common way to phase the project. Large glass on an exposed elevation is usually the first priority, so many Hollywood homeowners start with the sliding glass door and handle bedroom windows in a later phase.